Crazy fun for both kids and adults alike!The Ultimate Guide to Taipei Children's Amusement Park

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One of the much-anticipated new landmarks in Taipei City—'Taipei Children’s Amusement Park'—grandly opened in the Shilin area on December 16, 2014, Up~ In the northern highlights section of our book, this attraction has been included; whether you're planning a half-day, full-day, or a two-day-one-night trip, after reading the following content, you'll gain a fuller understanding of the Children’s Amusement Park, find a play style that suits you, create wonderful memories during your stay, and also..."!"

There are three “free” shuttle bus routes to Taipei Children’s Amusement Park, with the first departure one hour before opening—i.e., 8:00 AM; as soon as you exit the MRT station, there will be clear and obvious signs directing you to the shuttle bus pick-up points.
→ Weekdays: Line 3 “Shilin MRT Station – Chientan MRT Station – Amusement Park”
→ Weekends & Holidays: Line 1 “Zhishan MRT Station – Shilin MRT Station – Amusement Park” + Line 2 “Chientan MRT Station – Amusement Park”

From a food perspective, it's recommended to transfer to the free shuttle bus and get off at Shilin MRT Station; as soon as you exit Exit 1 of Shilin Station, you’ll find plenty of shops, making it convenient and straightforward. The popular breakfast spot—Fengsheng Hao Charcoal Grilled Toast—is also nearby, so come and try this legendary taste~ (No. 4, Lane 223, Zhongzheng Road, 1st Floor / Closed on Sundays)

ps. Charcoal grilled toast and black tea milk are bestsellers, and sometimes they sell out before 9:00 AM on weekdays Up~

Taipei Children’s Amusement Park is truly something to look forward to; the last time I was this excited was probably when I visited Tokyo Disneyland early last year!!!!! The park is a place filled with fantasy, dreams, joy, and laughter. Standing at the entrance and seeing the colorful, childlike scenery, my mood couldn't help but soar~

Covering an area of about 5 hectares and built with an investment of 2 billion NTD, it is the only public amusement park in Taiwan; it is adjacent to the Astronomy Museum, Science Education Museum, MRT Park, and Riverside Park. With a bit of planning, you can have a fulfilling day here.

It’s a new park, yet the ticket prices are very affordable!! General admission is 30 NTD, concession tickets are 15 NTD, and children under 6 are free (full details → Fee Standards). Once inside the park, you can choose attractions to enjoy. If you have an EasyCard, it’s even more convenient—one card grants access to everything—"admission ticket + 13 attractions inside the park." That’s why you’ll find “EasyCard top-up machines” all over the entrance and inside the park, because attractions inside the park can only be paid for with EasyCards, not tokens or cash.

At the entrance, there is a screen displaying the approximate wait times for each attraction. The image above was taken at 9:00 AM, the one below at 3:00 PM (on a weekday); the same information can also be seen on the screens while waiting at the MRT station.

Admission tickets are purchased based on “age,” but the eligibility to use park attractions depends on “height.” Depending on height, some attractions may be restricted—for example, An-An is only 110 cm tall, so she can only go on attractions 1–7, and even then, attraction No. 2 requires adult accompaniment. To help you remember and make it easy for staff to identify, you can ask the staff to put a “stamp” on your child’s hand indicating which attractions they’re allowed to go on according to their current height. (But the stamp can easily smudge if it gets sweaty, so hopefully there will be another identification method in the future.)

The ‘Visitor Service Center’ is located just to the left after entering the park, and it offers services 1 through 7.

Moms who need a stroller or a private space for breastfeeding are advised to stop by here first; renting a stroller is free—just show an ID or provide a deposit (choose one) to register. The Visitor Service Center also has a 3C charging area—if your phone’s out of battery, you can charge it here.

The breastfeeding room is bright, comfortable, spacious, and fully equipped, with a special refrigerator for storing breastmilk, cold/warm/hot water dispensers, and even a sink with warm water—super baby- and mom-friendly. The breastmilk fridge is cleaned regularly, and please do not put non-breastmilk items inside. Everyone, please follow the rules and take care of the facilities.

Thoughtfully designed for moms, the breastfeeding room here has four individual rooms, each with two sofa chairs and independently adjustable temperature control. Even if you bring an electric breast pump, you don’t have to worry about finding a plug—there are outlets available in the room for your use.

There are 60 brand-new strollers in the park, suitable for infants and toddlers weighing up to 15 kg, in pink and blue. These strollers can be used in both directions, and the backrest can be upright or reclined, allowing you to adjust them for maximum baby comfort. Each stroller has a number tag, so remember your number when renting to avoid picking up the wrong one.

The restrooms in the park are super clean and wheelchair-accessible. Both sinks and toilet facilities are kid- and mobility-impaired friendly. Male restrooms also include family restrooms, which is definitely a big plus for moms.

We really admire the convenience in the park—elevators, stairs, restrooms, water fountains, and trash bins seem to be right where you need them. It feels like they’re always within reach, so you’ll never have to search for long or walk far!! The water fountains around the park do not dispense hot water to prevent children from accidentally getting burned—hot water is available at the Visitor Service Center.

Families with strollers who want to head to the game area on the third floor but don’t want to wait for the elevator… might as well take the skywalk on the right side of the entrance and walk up—it leads directly to the third-floor game area.

I remember how important and precious lockers were during my independent travels in Japan—the memory is so vivid that even after returning to Taiwan, seeing lockers still makes me take extra notice. The lockers here are coin-operated (EasyCard is not accepted; there’s a coin exchange machine next to the lockers). Friends traveling with luggage can store their bags at the lockers opposite the Visitor Service Center as soon as they enter the park, then start enjoying the park stress-free.

Park-themed merchandise… all exclusive goods related to the park are available in the theme store (souvenir shop), and there will also be a postcard mailing service in the future. Aside from selling stationery, toys, and children’s books, there is also a small children’s reading area set up for kids to enjoy.

[Taipei Treasure Hunters] was created to find the three great treasures hidden in the park. The “Treasure Dream Spaceship” and “Treasure Camera Car” are the modes of transport for the treasure hunters; this spaceship emits smoke and makes sounds every 30 minutes as it prepares for a “crew shift.”

 

PS. The three great treasures in the park are the “Dragon’s Pearl,” “Ring of Light,” and “Star’s Ring.”

Team members are scattered throughout the park and also take on duty roles. After searching the entire park, I only found treasures No. 1–7 (helmets and goggles are all numbered), but No. 8 was nowhere to be seen?? It turns out that No. 8 is elusive and might suddenly appear beside a child, ready to give them a big surprise.

The outdoor play area consists of large slides and a sandbox. Next to the sandbox, there are faucets for easy cleaning of sand from hands and feet. Upon closer inspection, the inner edge of the sandbox is equipped with a strip of bump-proof edging, adding an extra layer of safety for children—no detail is overlooked here!

There are two free play areas in the Children’s New Playground: one is the aforementioned "Outdoor Play Area," and the other is the "Indoor Play Area" also located on the first floor. This free indoor play area is spacious and definitely a great spot for kids to burn off energy. Shoes must be removed to enter, and there are time slots as well as height restrictions: Ball pit area: 95cm–120cm / Slide area: 90cm–150cm.

The indoor play area is absolutely not a daycare. Parents cannot simply hand their kids over and then scroll through their phones or even take a nap. Even more baffling are parents who leave their children and go off to enjoy the park themselves!! The rules are very important—please make sure to follow them all, especially the rule that "an adult must accompany the child"!!!!

[Slide area suitable for children 90cm–150cm tall]
The slide area, primarily constructed from wood, resembles a small forest cabin, creating a comfortable play space even outdoors.

[Slide area suitable for children 90cm–150cm tall]
It also incorporates role-play corners, puzzle games, climbing frames, balance beams, and more. With comprehensive safety measures and rounded edges, it’s another worry-free place for children to explore and develop their senses.

[Ball pit area suitable for children 95cm–120cm tall] This rectangular ball pit area is probably the most impressive one we’ve ever seen—no wonder kids go crazy for it!!!

After visiting the indoor play area (slide area + ball pit area), you might feel like you can skip the 220 NT admission fee to Love x Park XDD. If you’re visiting the Children’s New Playground with family or friends, don’t worry about your little one being too young and just watching others play while you’re stuck taking care of bags—you can happily bring your child here!

Next to the indoor play area, there are paid coin-operated amusement machines—about 120 machines are scattered throughout the park.

[If Children’s Theater Troupe] performs 30-minute interactive storytelling shows on the second floor during operating hours (Tuesday–Friday: 2 shows / Saturday: 6 shows / Sunday: 4 shows / Ticket: 100 NT). The stories change monthly, bringing warmth and inspiration through fun and entertaining performances!

Speaking of performances, there’s also a place to watch free shows on weekends—the Tree Frog Performance Stage on the first floor.

7-11 is located on the second floor of the park, in the visitor center area—you can take the stairs next to the visitor center or use the elevator across from it.

You don’t have to go all the way to the 7-11 on the second floor for drinks. Next to the lockers on the first floor (across from the visitor center), there’s also a row of drink vending machines.

The 7-11 in the park is also an “OPEN! STORE,” selling OPEN Little Character merchandise. There are also attraction stamps and an OPEN Little Character photo booth where you can have your photo taken and sent to your email as a keepsake. The “ATM” in the bottom right corner is the only one in the entire Children’s New Playground!! So—we recommend withdrawing cash or topping up your card at the metro station beforehand for maximum convenience. Of course, many people use credit cards or EasyCards, which is also great since they auto-top up XD

The dining area features warm pink tones, and the tables and chairs come in various shapes for added playful charm. The kids’ chairs aren’t just a single color—there are 60 chairs in red, green, blue, white, and more. The dining area also includes additional sinks with varying heights so children can wash their hands by themselves. There’s also a hidden dining section with a total of 1,200 seats, which will be opened based on crowd size to avoid congestion and ensure a pleasant dining experience.

The food court is on the second floor, just like a department store food court, offering a wide variety of both Chinese and Western options. With so many choices, you can go for a full meal or something light—20 restaurants are sure to satisfy the taste buds of the whole family.

No mistake here… funbox Rieko International on the second floor has three times the space of a department store. Items that little girls can’t take their eyes off, like Licca dolls, and treasures that boys love to collect, like Tomica cars, are all here. Just five steps further is the park’s only themed parent-child café, “Olivia Café.”

If you’re visiting the Children’s New Playground and need to arrange a family or group meal, consider “Olivia Café”—reservations are currently available (Reservation line: 02-82813030 / 10 slots per time slot). It’s fully equipped with facilities for families, including a nursing room, play area, kids’ chairs, drawing tools… There’s even Thomas the Tank Engine that occasionally runs overhead, adding a fun touch to mealtime!

In addition to the food court on the second floor, the third-floor play area also has two restaurants and three snack stands. The two restaurants are Burger King and Ireland Fries, and Ireland Fries even has a restroom inside!

There are lots of installations around the park—some with cool expressions, some cheerful—each with its own unique character. Some aren’t just art pieces but also places to rest.

These installations are really cute—and super fun to photograph. That day, I saw a kid sitting on one for a photo, and it was just too adorable. BTW—that day it was just me and Sammi, two old ladies on a field trip… sorry everyone… you’ll just have to enjoy our silly photos XDD

All the installations have names—they’re the cartoon characters of the park. Bring your kids to meet them and take photos together!

In front of each play area, there are also various signs: price signs (equipment costs either 30 or 20 NT), height restriction signs, and waiting signs like “stand here to queue, approximately 30 minutes wait.”

Using the play equipment is simple—no need for cash, tokens, or tickets. Just tap your EasyCard and you’re good to go. It’s an eco-friendly and convenient payment method. Multiple people can share one card—you can pay for yourself first and then your child. Kids don’t necessarily need their own card.

There are four play facilities on the first floor.
(1) Ocean Commando – 20 NT
(4) Flying Magic Vehicle (Flying Bus) – 20 NT
(9) Treasure Ship (Pirate Ship) – 30 NT
(13) Jungle Roar Treehouse (Free Fall) – 30 NT

The second floor has a total of 9 amusement facilities—5 are outdoor
(2) Fruit Ferris Wheel $30
(3) Galaxy Train (monorail) $20
(5) Cosmic Whirl (spinning ride) $20
(6) Starry Little UFO (rotating UFO ride) $20
(10) Magic Space Coaster (roller coaster) $30

The second floor has a total of 9 amusement facilities—4 are indoor
(7) Spinning Coffee Cups $20
(8) Patrol Swing Chairs (merry-go-round chairs) $20
(11) Little Flying Dragon $20
(12) Lucky Bumper Cars $30

Although it’s supposed to be an inspection trip for all you dads and moms... I was actually just here to have fun XDD According to the staff, this Treasure Hunt Ship is the most thrilling ride in the park—just look at my face, you can tell, right... (smoke~). The considerate staff even prepared vomit bags for anyone feeling unwell after the ride~

The two of us also got a little romantic and rode the Fruit Ferris Wheel. We were welcomed into a starfruit-themed cabin... the space was pretty spacious... it had air conditioning and an intercom inside, and one round took about 10 minutes.

We also rode the Magic Space Coaster (roller coaster). This one—only the first drop is scary, after that it’s not too bad (disappointed)~ So~ I think the Treasure Hunt Ship really is the most thrilling ride in the park, hands down~

It’s been ages since I let myself be so childlike. It reminded me of when my parents used to take my sister and me to ride bumper cars as kids—it’s such a nostalgic memory~ I definitely need to bring my parents here sometime—to relive those memories. This little adventure really lifted my spirits—stress relief galore... the Happy Bumper Cars make relationships even better the more you bump~ it was seriously so much fun~

The park has a spot that’s perfect for couples to have heart-to-heart talks, or for anyone who loves scenic meditation. One side overlooks the amusement park, and the other faces the scenery of Shuangxi Riverside Park. That spot is the rooftop sky garden above the first aid station on the third floor.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year~ Thank you for your support throughout the year~ In 2015~ we still need your continued support and love~ May you and I both have good weather in our hearts every day, and happy days all year round, just like in the photo.
(Photo taken at the Sky Garden)

Address: No. 55, Section 5, Chengde Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, 11169
24-hour customer service hotline: (02)218-12345
Admission: Regular ticket NT$30, concession ticket NT$15 (pricing details)
Tuesday to Sunday: Daily 09:00–17:00
Saturdays and school/university holidays: extended hours until 20:00
Mondays and Lunar New Year’s Eve: closed, not open to the public
Parking: 404 car parking spaces (weekday: NT$30/hour, weekend: NT$40/hour) and 668 motorcycle parking spaces (per entry NT$20, additional charges apply the next day)

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