[Family Travel]11 Ultra-Cool Tourist Factories in Taiwan You Can’t Miss

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Taiwan boasts rich ecological environments and cultural and historical resources. Let us take you on a journey across Taiwan to explore distinctive tourist factories in various regions—not only can you have fun and learn with your kids, but also discover more of Taiwan’s stunning scenery and local knowledge not found in textbooks. Parents and children can try DIY crafts together, allowing us to introduce our kids to a diverse array of cuisines and cultures without even leaving the country.

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Address: No. 60, Badou, Yeli, Wanli District, New Taipei City
Located in the Northeast Coast, Taipower has created this “Power Generation Exhibition Hall” to help the public better understand electricity generation, transmission, and safety. It’s themed as a “museum that generates power.” The highlight here is a cinema-like exhibition hall where you can enjoy a film about how electricity works, and the guide will also introduce the question “Where does electricity come from?” In addition, there are interactive facilities, a large generator exhibition hall, and hands-on areas where children can learn about thermal and hydroelectric power through fun and engaging experiences.
Opening Hours: 8:20 AM to 4:20 PM, Tue–Sun | Reservation Line: 02-24985112-3 | Fee: Free Admission

Address: No. 81, Gaoyang North Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City
Operated by the Lee’s Healthcare Herb House under the Chung Shan Biotech Group, this was transformed from an industrial factory by the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Industrial Development Bureau. Though it’s a corporate tourist factory, the site also features a natural ecological park with organic, eco-friendly, and wellness-themed zones.
Reservation Line: (03)471-0888 ext. 205 | Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–3:30 PM | Fee: Free Admission
Pay-for DIY Chinese Herbal Fragrance (Reservations required: two sessions per day at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM)

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Address: No. 55, Wenhua 1st Rd., Guishan District, Taoyuan City
The largest and most modern brewery in northern Taiwan, which has also developed the “Taiwan Beer Red? Health Thin Crisp.” Surrounded by trees outside the brewery, it offers kids a refreshing phytoncide experience. The nearby park features adorable barrel-shaped installations and artistic designs using traditional wine jars. The venue also offers an on-site “Wine Bank” where you can purchase and either take your wine home or store it in this dedicated wine bank.
Reservation Line: 03-3283001 ext. 340 / 433 | Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:10 AM–3:30 PM
DIY workshop fees vary by activity and are paid on-site: 1. Salted Vegetable Making 2. Creative Cocktail Mixing 3. Wine Lees Handmade Soap

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Address: No. 288, Section 1, Zhongxing Road, Dali District, Taichung City, 41267
Who invented the Uniform Invoice? When did printing of the Uniform Invoice begin? What are the odds of winning the Uniform Invoice lottery? Visit this exhibition hall to uncover many lesser-known facts about the Uniform Invoice and the mysteries of traditional printing factories—giving children deeper insights and understanding.
DIY: Tissue Paper Tear Art: NT$200 | Silk Screen Printed Handmade Book: NT$180 | Resin Print: NT$220 | Clock Silk Screen Printing: NT$250
Reservation Line: 04-24951001 | Opening Hours: Tue–Sun: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Reserved guided tours at 9:00, 10:00, 14:00, 15:00)

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Address: No. 21-25, Geixi Liao, Sanjiao Li, Shuishang Township, Chiayi County
In summer, there’s an Eight Planets Water Play Area. The museum features rocket and space exhibitions, Formosa Satellite exhibitions, a globe display system, a Moon Space Exhibition Hall, and a 3D theater—making it a must-visit educational spot for kids who love science. The Tropic of Cancer is an important landmark in Taiwan. Chiayi County’s Shuishang Township is home to the world’s first Tropic of Cancer landmark tower. Taiwan is also the largest island nation through which the Tropic of Cancer passes among the 16 countries it crosses.
Enquiry Phone: (05)2864905 / 2864915
Indoor Exhibition Area Opening Hours: Tue–Sun: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
Nighttime Lighting Display Hours: 6:00 PM–12:00 AM | Fee: Free Admission

Address: No. 66-1, Sanji, Sanjiao Li, Jiangjun District, Tainan City
Famous for products like Carefree Sanitary Napkins and Orchid Soft Facial Pads, this site combines traditional manufacturing with tourism services by integrating knowledge and interactive technology. It offers non-woven fabric applications for daily life and is the only women’s health care knowledge center. Through knowledge, education, heritage, and industry, it helps more people learn about the non-woven fabric industry—creating the nation’s first non-woven fabric tourist factory.
Enquiry Phone: 06 – 7941573 | Opening Hours: Tue–Sun: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Admission: NT$100 for park entry (can be used as credit for on-site consumption: food, merchandise, DIY activities, etc.). For NT$150 (entry + NT$50), you can experience a DIY activity. Free admission for children under 110 cm.
DIY Experience Activities: Non-woven eco-bags, DIY homemade face masks.

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Address: No. 122, Chenggong Rd., Linbian Township, Pingtung County.
Pingtung’s first marine delicacy culture museum, a multifunctional tourism, education, sightseeing, and leisure center that drives local industry through processing. DIY Activities: 1. Cod Fish Floss DIY 2. Crystal Jelly Gel Candle 3. Koi Fish Flag Painting (All activities require a group of 10 or more and must be booked in advance). *To ensure the freshness of DIY materials, please book at least 7 days in advance.
Inquiry Phone: 08-8752229. Opening Hours: 08:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00.
Guided Tour Times: Four sessions — 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00. Admission: Free.

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Fenglin Township is quite unique — a place flourishing with literary culture and home to many principals, which is why the Principals’ Dream Factory was established. Craftworks made from bamboo charcoal provide both education and fun, making it a great destination for family outings. The exhibition area, through technical collaboration, showcases products such as quilts, pillowcases, men’s and women’s underwear, and socks, allowing the excellent qualities of bamboo charcoal to benefit your daily life.
Inquiry Phone: (03)8763-488.
Address: No. 15, Zhengyi St., Yiyi Village, Fenglin Township, Hualien County.
DIY: Charcoal Slice Painting: NT$150; Glass Pendant: NT$200; Phone Charm: NT$150.

Photos: http://tour.taitung.gov.tw/zh-tw/Travel/ScenicSpot/334/

Taitung Chenggong Township’s Clownfish Theme Museum (formerly the National Taitung Marine Life Exhibition Hall) mainly exhibits the ecology and species of clownfish from oceans around the world. It is the largest clownfish-themed exhibition hall in Taiwan and an ideal marine education destination for families or parent-child outings.
Inquiry Phone: 089-854702.
General Admission: Regular Ticket NT$150 / Concession Ticket (Military, Police, Students) NT$120 / Love Ticket (Seniors 65+) NT$50.
Group Tickets: Regular Ticket NT$120 / Concession Ticket (Military, Police, Students) NT$96 / Love Ticket NT$40.

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Address: No. 85-6, Lane 7, Xinxing Village, Chihshang Township, Taitung County.
The Golden Harvest Pavilion includes a cultural relics area and an experience classroom, and also offers free scheduled guided tours, allowing visitors to learn about the Chihshang rice production process and the history of farming evolution. It is Taiwan’s only sightseeing factory that combines premium rice milling with rice education. Scheduled Guided Tours: First session 10:30–11:00, Second session 14:30–15:00.
Reservation Phone: 089-865936. Opening Hours: Open year-round, 09:00–17:00.
Factory Tour Fee: NT$100 per person, includes one bag of Chihnong Rice. Experience Courses: 1. Traditional Stone Mill Rice Grinding Fun: NT$200 per person (minimum 6 people). 2. Puffed Rice DIY + Tour: NT$150 per person (minimum 10 people). 3. Harvest Feast: NT$250 per person.

Address: No. 15, Meigong Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County.
The Fragrant Bento Detective Bureau is located in the Meigong Industrial Area, taking visitors into the mysterious core of food nutrition. Through various forensic analyses and clue investigations, everyone can uncover the key scientific experiments and technological secrets behind making a nutritious and safe delicious bento. Age-tiered (kindergarten, elementary, junior high) adventure missions allow participants to use their brains to find answers hidden around the factory.
Experience Courses: Hand-held Bento, Creative Shaped Cuisine, Delicious Sushi NT$150 (DIY course participants must book at least three days in advance).
Reservation Phone: (03)8228111. Opening Hours: 08:30–12:00 AM, 14:00–17:00 PM. Admission: Free with reservation.

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