Fun things to do in Taiwan with Kids + Itinerary

Last year on my birthday, we flew to Taiwan. It was our first time there, and we were excited. We stayed at Green World Hotel – Zhonghua, which was near Taipei’s metro. Very central. A few steps from Ximending. If you’re looking for an easy base, this one worked for us.

Disclaimer Quick heads up. When I say "with kids," I actually mean Audrey came along. We don’t plan our trips around playgrounds or theme parks. She just tags along to wherever we want to go. Museums, food spots, historical sites, even shopping. If you’re looking for a list full of kiddie attractions, this might not be it (though we do stumble into a few here and there).

Day 1: Arriving in Taipei + Science Museums

Right after landing, we picked up our EasyCard and set up an eSIM for data. We hopped on the Express Train (Purple Line) and got to Taipei Main Station in around 35 minutes. From there, we moved to the Blue Line, then walked to the hotel.

After checking in at Green World Hotel – Zhonghua, we had lunch at Metro Cafe. Then we went straight into museum-hopping. We started with Taipei Children’s Amusement Park. It was a quick visit, just a few rides. Then we walked to the Taipei Astronomical Museum, followed by the National Taiwan Science Education Center. All these are next to each other, so it was easy to move around.

1. Taipei Children's Amusement Park

A small, no-fuss amusement park where kids can enjoy a few rides without the overwhelming crowd. We only stayed briefly, but it was a fun stop to warm up our first day.

2. Taipei Astronomical Museum

This one’s just next to the amusement park and packed with space exhibits. Audrey loved the giant planets and interactive displays; very hands-on and easy to understand.

3. National Taiwan Science Education Center

Right across from the astronomical museum, this is a huge space filled with science experiments and educational games. It’s the kind of museum where kids are encouraged to touch everything.

Day 2: Taipei Zoo and Maokong Gondola

We had breakfast at the hotel before heading to Taipei Zoo. Audrey loved the pandas. The zoo is big, and it took us a while to get through. From there, we took the Maokong Gondola—a cable car ride with amazing views. We stopped for lunch at one of the tea houses on top. No stroller this time, so we carried our kid when she got tired.

In the afternoon, we visited Taipei Fine Arts Museum. It was quiet. A mix of modern and traditional exhibits. Audrey wandered around, pointed at sculptures, asked questions. We ended the day with groceries at Carrefour Guillin, buying snacks and breakfast items for the next few days.

4. Taipei Zoo

It’s one of the largest zoos in Asia, and it’s clean, spacious, and stroller-friendly. The pandas were a hit, but we also loved how green and walkable the whole place was.

5. Maokong Gondola

A cable car ride with incredible views of the mountains and tea farms. Audrey was nervous at first but ended up enjoying it, especially when we passed over the trees.

6. Taipei Fine Arts Museum

This museum had a quiet vibe and cool installations that even kids can enjoy. We didn’t spend too long here, but it was a nice way to break up our day.

7. Shopping at Carrefour Guillin

We came here for groceries and snacks; it had everything. A good stop if you want to stock up on essentials or try local chips and drinks.

Day 3: Yehliu, Jiufen, and Shifen

We took an early trip out of Taipei. Our first stop was Yehliu Geopark. The rock formations were impressive. We didn’t stay too long because it was hot, but enough to walk around and take photos.

From there, we went to Jiufen Old Street. It was packed, but we managed to find a corner where we could try snacks and milk tea. Then we made our way to Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street, where Audrey helped us release a sky lantern. That part made her day.

We got back to Taipei in the evening and went straight to Ximending Night Market for shopping and dinner. Audrey fell asleep while we ate, so we took turns carrying her on the way home.

8. Yehliu Geopark

The rock formations were impressive and easy to walk through, even with a child in tow. It was hot when we went, but the ocean breeze helped a lot.

9. Jiufen Old Street

Crowded and steep, but worth it for the food and scenery. We took it slow and just enjoyed the experience of walking through the narrow lanes.

10. Shifen Waterfall

A quick scenic stop surrounded by nature. It’s not a hard walk, and the falls were a nice change from the usual city views.

11. Shifen Old Street

We released a sky lantern here, which was a first for Audrey. The area is simple but memorable, especially with the train tracks right in the middle.

12. Shopping at Ximending Night Market

It’s young, energetic, and packed with food, clothes, and random finds. We came here multiple times just to eat and walk around.

Day 4: Culture and Creativity

Our last full day started at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. We caught the changing of the guards and walked around the large open spaces. After lunch, we visited Taipei 101, mostly for the views and the food court. Audrey was excited about the height but more thrilled by the elevator ride.

13. Chiang Kai-Shek Hall

A large public square with traditional architecture and wide open spaces for kids to run around.

14. Taipei 101

We didn’t go to the top, but we did explore the lower floors and the food court. The building itself was enough of a landmark for Audrey to point out every time we saw it.

This was our version of a Taiwan itinerary with kids. It’s not always easy traveling this way with a child, but it’s how we do it. And honestly, Audrey didn’t seem to mind. She just wanted to be part of what we were doing. That was more than enough.

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Fun things to do in Taiwan with Kids + Itinerary