Best for Kids in Taipei"
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"Best for Kids in Taipei" Criado por : Cityseeker 20 Localizações indicadas Dajia Riverside Park "Green Stretch by the River" Located along the banks of Keelung River, Dajia Riverside Park is a popular destination for locals of Taipei for a fun and relaxing day out. Part of the greenery project undertaken by the city, the park provides a a much needed reprieve from the urban jungle. The park has facilities for several sports including basketball, croquet and badminton. Visitors can also rent by Public Domain CC0 bikes and explore the long, winding bike trails which cut through the park. While here, make sure you stop by the beautiful fountain located at the center of the park. www.travel.taipei/frontsite/en/sceneryEnListAction.do? Off Sun Yat-sen Freeway, Between Zhongshan and Dazhi method=doFindByPk&menuId=1030501&scenerySerNo Bridges, Taipei =2013051500000002 Taipei Children's Recreation Center "An Amusement Park for Children" This recreational center is divided into three thematic sections. The World of Yesterday teaches children about Taiwanese culture, indigenous tribes and folk art. The World of Today is an amusement park with carnival rides. The World of Tomorrow, which teaches children about science and by 玄史生 technology, has a Space Theater with an IMAX screen. All tickets must be purchased at the main gate before entering. +886 2 2593 2211 english.tcrc.taipei.gov.tw/MP_1040 No. 66, Sec. 3, ChungShan North Road, 42.html Taipei Golden China Hotel "For the Price-conscious Traveler" This hotel offers simple but comfortable accommodation with basic amenities to suit traveler's need. Located downtown, the city center is only a bus ride away. The hotel's restaurant offers local favorites and Western dishes at economic prices. There are many other restaurants and retails shops located in the area. Xing Tian Gong, one of the popular by Booking.com temples in the city, is also located within short walking distance from the hotel. +886 2 2521 5151 www.golden-china.com.tw [email protected] 306 Sung Chiang Road, china.com.tw Taipei by Public Domain CC0 Taipei Expo Park "A Splendid Park" The Taipei Expo Park has a plethora of activities on offer and these cater to visitors of every age group. The striking Expo Dome of the park plays host to a variety of events along with the Yuanshan Plaza. For those looking to get a peek at Taiwanese culture, they should pay a visit to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and the Taipei Story House. In addition, the Taipei Expo Park has four pavilions, these are the Taipei Robot, Angel Life, Taiwan Excellence and the Pavilion of Aroma of Flowers. They also have a Rose Garden on site and their Taipei Children's Recreation Center is popular among locals and tourists alike. +886 2 2182 8886 www.expopark.taipei/ Yumen Street, Taipei Westin Hotel "Recent Taipei Addition" Taipei's most recently opened, exclusive hotel is in a prime location. It is within easy reach of the city's main financial district and close to Nanking Fuhsing MRT station, allowing quick, cheap and easy access to almost the entire city. Not only will guests benefit from the hotel's convenient location, but also from its superb health club, restaurants and by Booking.com comprehensive facilities. +886 2 8770 6565 www.westin.com.tw/ [email protected] 133 Nan Jing East Road, m.tw Section 3, Taipei Core Pacific Living Mall "At The Heart of the Capital" Core Pacific Living Mall was established in the year 2001 and is famous as one of the largest shopping centers of Asia. A major city landmark, this L- shaped shopping hub is home to an array of upscale and pocket-friendly brands, Cinemark multiplex and a sprawling food court. The mall lies at the periphery of Song-shan and Hsin-yi districts and is easily accessible by love Maegan from nearest public transport stations. Xland 24 and Mira Department Store are a couple of its popular anchor stores, among several others. +886 2 3762 1888 web01.livingmall.com.tw/ [email protected] 138 Bade Road, Section 4, Taipei Miniatures Museum of Taiwan "Museum of Miniature Items" Miniatures Museum of Taiwan is the first miniature museum of Asia. The art of miniatures began in Germany with doll houses. This museum is a tribute to that art and includes a wide collection gathered by the owner from all over Europe and North America. Some of the most popular exhibits include Buckingham Palace, Antique Tea Shop. by kevin dooley +886 2 2515 0583 www.mmot.com.tw [email protected] B1 96 Jian Guo North Road, Section 1, Taipei Suho Paper Memorial Museum "Paper Craft in Taipei" A visit to the Su Ho Memorial Paper Museum in the Zhongshan District is descriptive of the fascinating paper production techniques. Spread over four floors of which one of them occupies a breezy rooftop where DIY paper-making workshops are held. This beautiful museum features an exhibition of modern paper manufacturing and the collection also includes by keith ellwood paper-making equipment and unique paper products among other things. Two informative films are featured that impart some interesting knowledge about the art of Taiwanese paper-making. +886 2 2507 5535 [email protected] 68 Chang'an East Raod, Section 2, Taipei Monster Taipei "From Iron Man to Princess Ann" Monster Taipei is a lively toy store in the heart of Da'an District. The colorfully decorated store front and friendly staff make it a fun experience to shop for toys and stationary. Be it Iron Man figurines, Nendoroid Pokeman games or Princess Ann dolls, Monster stocks up a varied selection of play stuff. You can also find an elaborate assemblage of by PhotoDu.de / CreativeDom famous Japanese and Chinese toy brands here. ainPhotography.com +886 2 2740 2428 www.monstertaipei.com.t [email protected] 46 Da'an Road, Lane 51, w/ Section 1, Taipei Les Suites Taipei - Da An "Sanctuary" Les Suites is located in Da An Business and Commercial District, a 10-minute walk from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station. The stylish hotel offers a fitness centre, free parking and Wi-Fi. The spacious and elegantly furnished rooms at Da An Les Suites are fitted with a personal safe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room has ample sitting area and by Booking.com a private bathroom with a bathtub. Les Suites Taipei - Da An has a tour desk to assist guests with travel arrangements. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also offered at this hotel. For a quiet read, a library is available. The Lobby Lounge serves breakfast in the day. It is transformed into a bar at night and offers drinks and light snacks. Les Suites Taipei - Da An is a 10-minute drive from Taipei 101, and a 20-minute drive from Sun Yet-sen Memorial Hall. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a 30-minute drive away, while the Songshan Airport is a 20-minute MRT ride away. The hotel is a 40-minute drive from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. +886 2 8773 3668 www.suitetpe.com/ 135 Da-An Road Section 1, Taipei Taiyuan Asian Puppet Theatre Museum "Flourishing Puppet Shows" Lin Liu-Hsin Puppet Theatre Museum is dedicated to the region's flourishing puppet art form and provides a promising platform for various groups to showcase their talent. The museum showcases an array of exhibits that trace the history of puppetry in Asia from the bygone era till by Alexandre Dulaunoy present times. The puppet museum also conducts a number of initiatives to bring international and local ensembles on a common podium. Some of its key displays include hand-crafted puppets from China's Fujian and Guangdong regions, along with moppets made in Burma and India. +886 2 2556 8909 www.taipeipuppet.com/en [email protected] 79 Xining North Road, Taipei glish/about.html Fu Lung Beach "Beach, Watersports and Barbecuing" Fu Lung, a short train trip north of Taipei, has one of the most popular beaches in northeastern Taiwan. To reach the beach, head down the street leading away from the train station and turn left at the stoplight. Water sports, barbecuing equipment, beach chairs and tents are available for a fee. Beach volleyball nets are set up on the sand, but bring your own by KasugaHuang volleyballs. +66 2 717 3737 Fu Lung, Taipei Yangmingshan National Park "Flowers on the Mountainside" Dithering clouds descend into alpine reaches and cling onto its jade- dipped surface, even as the Seven Star Mountain reigns supreme in this spellbinding national park in Taipei. At the Yangmingshan National Park, this is a daily sight for most travelers who venture into its bounds. Earlier known as the Grass Mountain, this park dates back to the time of the Qing by Jim X Dynasty when sulfur-rich resources were set ablaze to deter thieves, leaving behind a desolate trail of mere grasslands. As the park was developed, it bloomed abundantly to display the beauty it holds today, from residual sulfur crystals and mysterious plumes emanating from fumaroles to wildly unfettered carpets of bright pink cherry blossoms. One of the few Taiwanese parks to feature hot spring pockets, this unique park also features a giant clock flower at its heart, with the statutes of Chinese and Taiwanese luminaries posited around it. 1-20 Zhuzihu Road, Taipei Beast Kingdom Toys "Your Child's Favorite Companions" Beast Kingdom Toys has been delighting Taiwan's kids and toddlers with an exciting collection of toys since the year 2009. This Beast Kingdom outlet finds itself in the capital's Wanhua District and features an extensive display of noted toy brands like HotWheels, along with selling licensed merchandise of The Avengers, Star Wars, Caribbean Pirates, by John-Morgan Angry Birds and SpongeBob SquarePants.