10 Best Things to Do for Families in Taichung

When it comes to family-friendly activities in Taichung, visiting scenic spots and tasting food at night markets are obviously high on the list. But did you know that you can also create your own woodcrafts? Under the guidance of professional staff, you and your kids can transform wood into home accessories, small items of furniture or stationery and other wood products, and then paint them to produce your very own unique creation. Crafts not only inspire your kids' creativity and improve their concentration, but also provide an opportunity for you to enjoy some wonderful family time together and make lasting memories of your trip. Once you've finished, you can spend some time admiring the woodcrafts on display or join a tour to learn more about the history and development of the woodworking industry. When leaving, don't forget to take your crafts home with you as a souvenir of your trip.

Have you made a plan for rainy days during your trip? In Taichung, an AR & VR experience is the perfect way to spend a rainy day. Both you and your kids will have great fun during this fascinating activity that combines two of the latest technologies. With AR technology, your kids can become dinosaur trainers. When they stand next to the virtual dinosaur and perform certain actions, such as raising their hands or legs or squatting down, the virtual dinosaur will roar, urinate or defecate. Don’t forget to capture these moments by taking photos of your kids enjoying all the fun. You can also make your own VR glasses case under the guidance of professional staff. After that, you can play the VR video on your mobile phone and then put the phone in the glasses case to experience VR. There are also many other interactive facilities that combine technology and gaming.

Located in Nantun District, Taichung City, Wenxin Forest Park is full of trees and grass and always attracts many people during holiday times. You can spend a wonderful afternoon here with your family. Lay a picnic mat under the shade of the trees in the vast grassy area, and enjoy delicious treats and quality family time together. After that, you can explore the park with your family by strolling along the pedestrian path or cycling along the bicycle path. You can also challenge your kids to try the 12 sensory play activities, which are designed to promote both mental and physical development. The park has many pet-friendly facilities as well as a huge grassy area where your kids can run freely. It's a great choice for a fun family day out.

If you're looking for some indoor activities on a hot summer's day, you can take your kids to the Picture Book Area of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, where you can explore the fantasy stories in picture books in a cosy environment. Reading picture books can not only inspire your kids' imagination and develop good reading habits, but also bring your family closer together. The Museum of Fine Arts is located in the West District of Taichung City. Its picture book area has a reading space designed as a ship named "Yixiang". Children can search for a book on a control console named "Picture Book Radar Station", and they then captain the ship to the fantasy world. The ship will stop at the "Magic Charging Tree" where they can find and read the book. During the voyage, you can invite the captain to the "Book Cabin" to read the picture book for them, or invite the captain to tell stories. Both you and your kids will have a thoroughly enjoyable time at the museum.

Taichung is a perfect place for you and your kids to camp on holidays. You can fall asleep under the stars while listening to the sounds of insects, and wake up naturally in the bright light at dawn. You can stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life and relax by taking things at a slower pace. The camping area has a range of facilities for kids, including paddling pools, sandpits, slides and swings. You can take photos as a reminder of your camping trip or prepare a wonderful campsite feast for your family. You can also take your kids down to the river to catch fish, or ride a bicycle, fly a kite, or play badminton around the camping area. These outdoor activities not only bring you and your kids closer together, but also provide an opportunity for you to enjoy some quality family time.

Cartoons such as "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" and "Peppa Pig" have become hugely popular in recent years, keeping kids glued to their TV screen whenever they're on. When planning your trip, why not consider taking your kids to a tourist ranch or open farm in Taichung, where they can get to know Pleasant Goat and Peppa Pig in the real world? It's a great way for kids to learn and have fun while travelling. Tourist ranches raise goats, pigs, horses and other animals. You can buy hay at the ranch and feed the goats together with your kids, who'll be amazed when they get to meet the real-life Pleasant Goat. The kids can also milk goats and taste the fresh goat's milk, or learn about about pigs and ponies. Don't forget to take a group photo to give your kids a lasting souvenir of the trip.

Fengle Sculpture Park, located in the Nantun District of Taichung City, has artificial lakes, arch bridges, forest trails and numerous 3D sculptures. Take a walk around the park and admire the beautiful sculptures along the way. A kids' playground was recently completed in the park, and is equipped with stone slides, large sandpits, bird’s nest swings and other facilities. It is an ideal place for the whole family to enjoy a leisurely day out. The playground has two slides, at the end of which is a large sandpit. Let the kids slide and play in the sand, have a turn on the bird’s nest swing and play peekaboo in the parkour area nearby. The kids will have a great time here. If your kids are keen to test their skills in the parkour area, where they can climb, run and jump between railings, slopes and all kinds of obstacles, be sure to instruct them about the importance of safety. And don’t forget to take photos to capture the wonderful memories made during your day out.

As kids begin to grow up, they may lose interest in the recreational facilities of a normal park. If you're wondering what kind of activities to arrange for a fun and family-friendly holiday, go-kart racing in Taichung City might be exactly what you're looking for. A go-kart is a type of small racing car suitable for beginners. The go-karting track in Taichung City offers single-seater and double-seater models. Kids who meet the age and height requirements can take part in the go-karting activities on offer. Choose a double-seater model, with you as the driver and your child as your co-driver, to experience the thrill of speed together. You can drift around corners and go full throttle on the straights for maximum fun. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed.

Apart from visiting an art gallery or reading picture books at the library, what other fun and educational activities can you organise for your next family trip? If you're visiting Taichung, why not sign the kids up for a job role play event? Kids over the age of three can pretend to be a postman or pharmacist for the day, giving them the chance to learn about various occupations and hopefully inspiring them to try new things. This is a great way to have fun and learn at the same time. Take the kids to the post office, where a member of staff will explain the basic operations of the post office. The kids then get to put on a postman's uniform and observe how a postman delivers mail. Or take the kids to a pharmacy to observe how a pharmacist packages medicines and lozenges. They can then put on a pharmacist's uniform, and you can play the role of a customer and buy medicines from them. Kids will absolutely love this opportunity to try out a variety of occupations.