When it comes to vacation time, one of the biggest headaches for parents is how to let their children release their energy quickly. Where can we take the kids to play all day? Among many cities and counties in Taiwan, Yilan is arguably one of the best choices.
There are many family-friendly tourist attractions in Yilan, and the areas around these attractions are also rich in restaurants, tourist factories, hotels, homestays, farms, and other related venues. Whether it's a one-day trip or a multi-day trip, there's guaranteed fun for everyone. We have specially compiled the most popular family-friendly attractions in Yilan, including the Traditional Arts Center, the Lanyang Museum, the Dongshan River Water Park, and the Plum Blossom Lake Scenic Area. With just one attraction, you can have a full day of fun and allow your children to quickly discharge and relax，including【National Center for Traditional Arts】、【Su'ao Crayon Factory】、【Dong Shan River Park】、【Plum Blossom Lake】，One can have a whole day of fun and let the kids quickly discharge and play relaxed just by visiting one of these attractions.
The National Center for Traditional Arts in Yilan is a cultural park that focuses on the inheritance of traditional arts in Taiwan, and it features many early historic buildings that visitors can explore. The "Culture Boulevard" composed of these buildings also offers beautiful and nostalgic historic street views for children to walk around. In addition, there are special booths, retro shops, handcrafted toys, DIY classes, and artistic performances that kids will love to experience.National Center for Traditional Arts photo by rida0515If you get tired from walking around the park, there are boats available for a leisurely ride at the National Center for Traditional Arts. This allows children to move around and relax, with both quiet and active options to complete a fun and easy day trip.
Parking：Free parking available in the park Add：No. 201, Sec. 2, Wubin Rd., Jiuxin Village, Wujie Township, Yilan County, Taiwan Transportation：You can drive or ride a motorcycle to get there.National Center for Traditional Arts
The Wax Art Crayon Castle in Suao, Yilan is best known for its rich and interesting DIY experiences, which include four types of classes: wax crayons, windmills, color pens, and body painting. Completing all the DIY experiences in the Wax Art Crayon Castle is enough to keep children entertained for a whole day. When children receive their completed works, they will feel a great sense of achievement. The entire process is both fun and rewarding, and parents can take a breather while their children enjoy the activities.Su'ao Crayon Factory photo by lulu0901__In addition to the experience courses, Wax Art Crayon Castle itself is very eye-catching and loved by children. The castle features the tallest indoor slide in Asia, where children can have fun and burn off energy. Moreover, the entire journey at Wax Art Crayon Castle can be conducted indoors, with a comfortable environment and a proper play path. Even on rainy or hot days, visitors need not worry. Both adults and children can have a great time!Make Your Own Colored Pens photo by bearlee143
Web：蜡藝蠟筆城堡 Add：No.500, Haishan W. Rd., Su'ao Township, Yilan County tickets：NT$250 can be exchanged for NT$80 worth of wax art products. Children under 3 years old and adults over 65 years old can enter for free Time：08:30-17:30 (Announcements regarding special closure dates will be posted on our fan page) Parking：Free parkingColorful painting with creative flair photo by bearlee143
The Dongshan River Water Park runs through Dongshan and Wujie in Yilan County, and combines many attractions and activities along its banks. For a fun family trip to the Dongshan River, it is recommended to plan your itinerary around the most beautiful Dongshan train station. The Dongshan Station is conveniently located and surrounded by installation art, agricultural education, and children's play facilities, making it an ideal spot for kids to watch trains, take photos, and have fun.Dongshan Station photo by riley_hcThe Winter Station not only provides shelter from wind and rain, but also hosts weekend markets and offers bicycle rentals. Walking or biking from the station allows visitors to extend their trip to the Dongshan River Ecoark and riverside park. Small animals can be spotted in the vast greenery, which provides children with plenty of space to run around and burn energy. If tired, visitors can also take a ride on the Ark boat to enjoy the unlimited beauty of the riverbank.Dongshan River Ecoark photo by iam9227023Dongshan River Ecoark photo by zona924During the summer vacation from July to August, the Dongshan River Water Park will also host the largest and most historic event in Yilan，2023 Yilan Children's Festival。The Children's Festival is a festive event designed for children that combines land and water experiences, making it an ideal destination for kids to explore and enjoy.Children's Festival photo by ariel312Children's Festival photo by meiyu_1029
Parking：Station paid parking lot Add：No. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Dongshan Township, Yilan County Transportation：You can take the train or drive a car or motorcycle to get there.Dongshan River Ecoark photo by riley_hc
Meihua Lake is a famous national scenic area in Yilan, which itself contains a variety of parent-child activities. Here, you can ride bicycles around the lake, take a boat tour, feed small animals, and enjoy afternoon tea with your children. If parents want to reduce physical exertion, they can rent electric bicycles or take a boat to enjoy a relaxing journey surrounded by nature. Alternatively, taking a leisurely walk with children to appreciate the scenery is also very pleasant.Multiple-person bicycles at Meihua Lake yoting0102The shores of Meihua Lake are home to a variety of birds such as mallards, green-winged teals, and night herons. The vendors here sell feed, making it a great place for parents and children to enjoy feeding the birds. If you want to see more animals, there is a quaint and charming petting zoo called "Heart Flower Deer Fun" located at the entrance where you can feed Meihua deer and alpacas. When you get tired, there's also the famous "Little Bear Bookstore," where kids can enjoy their favorite large teddy bears and have some afternoon tea snacks.Plum Blossom Lake photo by hyx.106
