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Top 50+ Things to Do in Taipei With Kids in 2025

ByJessica Lee Updated on

A trip to Taiwan is a wonderland for kids. No need to worry whether Taiwan is a kid-friendly destination or whether there are enough things to keep your kids busy and engaged. Taipei is full of kid-friendly establishments and amusement centers appealing to all ages, including the kid inside us all!

I first traveled to Taiwan as a teenager, several times as a young adult, and most recently took a trip to Taipei with my 9 year old, 7 year old, and 3 year old. We’ve nearly come full circle.

I’ve never felt short on finding things to amuse my kids. Quite the opposite, really, it’s rather having to narrow down what things we’ll do this time, and what we have to save for our next visit.

Finally, after all these visits, I got around to compiling a master list of over 50 things to do with kids in Taipei. Jump to the list or scroll down to peruse all the different categories and types of activities.

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What kinds of fun things does Taipei offer kids?

“What am I going to do with the kids?” or “Will the kids be bored there?” are not something you need to worry about on a trip to Taipei.

There is no shortage of things to do in Taipei with kids. You’ll find something for everyone. Whether you’re searching for things to do in Taipei with toddlers, elementary-aged kids, or teenagers, you will find something. Maybe it’s rainy or way too hot for outdoor activities, and you’re hunting for Taipei indoor attractions for kids, once again, I’ve got you covered.

Taipei offers a host of indoor and outdoor activities for kids. You’ll find active and adventurous things, and creative and quiet things. There are local cultural things to do with kids and endless international entertainment.

Don’t hesitate to bring your big kids, little kids, babies, toddlers, elementary kids, high schoolers, and kids of all ages on a trip to Taiwan. You won’t have any trouble finding fun things to do with them.

Three children, including one in a stroller, pose in front of a large multilingual welcome sign at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan, with “Taiwan” and “Welcome” written in various languages alongside playful travel-themed graphic illustrations.

The making of the list

My in-laws grew up in Taiwan, and brought my husband on trips back at least every year while growing up. Much of their family resides in Taiwan today, so there are lots of local connections through aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. I started visiting Taiwan in 2008 and have made several trips there since, including with our own 3 kids.

Over the years, visits, and different ages, we’ve explored all over Taipei. Sometimes relatives would bring us to this place and that, and almost every time they offer recommendations of things they think we should check out. I’ve gathered recommendations from other friends with kids the same age as our kids who also travel to Taiwan frequently. Furthermore, I’ve done plenty of my own internet sleuthing to find what to do with kids in Taipei. The following is a collaborative list from locals, frequent visitors, and travelers.

50+ Things To Do in Taipei With Kids

The list is organized by type of activity, whether something indoors or outdoors, for younger kids or older, for something educational, cultural, or more playful.

Scroll down or jump with the links to review the following sections for things to do in Taipei with kids: Taiwan Tourist Activities, Unique Taipei Experiences, Outdoor Parks & Playgrounds, Indoor Play Spaces, Educational & Cultural Experiences, Amusement & Entertainment Activities, Arcades & Games, Shopping for Kids, Activities for Vehicle-Loving Kids, Fun Things for Bigger Kids.

Taiwan Tourist Activities

  1. Taipei 101 – the tallest building in the world from 2004-2010, until Dubai’s Burj Khalifa surpassed it. Taipei 101 has an observatory boasting views of the entire city and beyond, as well as restaurants, shops, and offices.
  2. Night Markets – a Taiwanese staple, you’ll find night markets in Taipei and all around the island, don’t miss these treasures!
Two boys play a dart balloon game at a night market stall, aiming at a wall of colorful water balloons, with shelves of plastic-wrapped stuffed animals and toys displayed around it.
A bustling Taipei night market scene with a group of kids near a colorful "Lucky Catch" claw machine. Stalls selling handbags and accessories are lit brightly against the dark sky.
A food vendor prepares fried items behind a metal counter at a busy night market stall in Taiwan, with colorful signage in Chinese, menu images, and drinks placed in front of waiting customers.
  1. Dihua Street – Taipei’s oldest street with traditional shops and decorated with red lanterns
  2. Rainbow Bridge – a steel cable suspension bridge arching over the river with a pedestrian walkway
  3. Taipei Expo Park – a multifunctional space known for its green space, various events, floral displays, playground, Expo Dome, food court, and performers
  4. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park – a former tobacco factory turned park for various creative and cultural activities, events, and exhibits
A narrow urban street in Taipei's Da-An district with scooters parked along the sides and mid-rise buildings flanking the road; Taipei 101 rises prominently in the distant background under a clear sky.
A high-altitude aerial view of Taipei city from the observatory at Taipei 101, with densely packed buildings, winding roads, and tree-covered hills extending into the horizon under an early evening sky.

Unique Taipei Experiences

  1. Eslite Bookstore – huge bookstore chain, multiple locations around Taipei, large selection of English books, currently Eslite Spectrum Songyan is open 24 hours – a great option for jetlag or an off-hour activity with the kids
  2. Convenience Stores – Taiwan is the convenience store capital of the world, in Taipei, you can stand on one corner and probably spot at least 4 convenience stores. Our kids made up a game of counting how many on our walks. There are over 7,000 7-11s in Taiwan, tons of FamilyMarts and additional convenience stores. They are different from most in the US, are far cleaner, more organized and welcoming, you can quickly buy snacks, drinks, and even a whole meal.
  3. Modern Toilet Restaurant – it’s what you think – a toilet, bathroom, poop-themed restaurant – and only in Asia could they make it kawaii; you’ll find one in Shilin and another in Ximending
A whimsically decorated restaurant interior with cartoon poop decor, poop-shaped pillows, glass tables with toilet bowl dishes, and stools designed like toilet seats under a neon "BATH HOUSE" sign on a pastel-colored wall at the Modern Toilet Restaurant in Shilin, Taipei.
A bustling Taipei street at night is illuminated by neon signs and storefronts, with a yellow taxi, scooters, and pedestrians near a brightly lit 7-Eleven convenience store.
  1. Dadaocheng Wharf Container Market – a modern container food hall that operates in the evening along the river, offering a variety of international food
  2. Wooderful Life – a creative children’s wonderland made out of wood with ball runs, dancing figurines, a seated zipline, bridges, and so much more, plus a store
  3. Huashan 1914 Creative Park – a multipurpose space housed in a former sake and ginseng winery with art galleries, shops, restaurants, and more
A young boy wearing a white hoodie and mask presses buttons on a large, bright red robot statue with hearts and dials, set outside Huashan Creative Park in Taipei.
A colorful XL canvas painting of a black and white smiling cartoon cat holding a red flower in its paws, displayed on a wall of a shop at the Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei.
Colorful, organized wooden shelves packed with books and board games, with a child sitting on green turf reading a book; wall art includes volcano and animal illustrations at a bookstore in Huashan Park, Taipei.
Two young boys explore a large green robot statue installation featuring a dial marked with years ranging from 1946 to 2016, resembling a time machine display, outside a modern building in Taipei.
Ivy-covered gray concrete building with rustic wood window shutters and neon signs, including "wasang show" and glowing script above the entrance, located at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei.

Outdoor Parks & Playgrounds

  1. Huabo Park Xinsheng Park Playground – a large park playground with multiple play structures, great for climbing, within Xinsheng Park, which also offers a botanical garden and rose garden
  2. 大佳河濱公園共融式遊樂場 – a bright colorful playground with an inlaid octopus and creative structures
  3. Rongxing Garden & Playground – a city park featuring a garden and playground with shade and traditional play structures
A young child in a black outfit climbs a steep, soft-surface playground hill using evenly spaced wooden steps, surrounded by blue and yellow posts under a bright blue sky at a Taipei playground.
Adults and children gather around a large wooden playground structure in Taipei with rope bridges and nets nestled among palm trees and green space on a sunny day.
Children climb a large metal geometric structure and a crisscrossed and suspended bridge connected to tall towers with metal tube slides, all under a clear blue sky at Huabo Park in Taipei.
  1. Expo Hall Playground 舞蝶共融遊戲場 – a fun, modern, large playground known for its “Dancing with Butterflies” theme
  2. Central Art Park 中央藝文公園 & Playground – a centrally located park with artistic sculptures and fun slides
  3. New Taipei Metropolitan Park – a wide park with walking and biking trails, ponds, and several tall slides built into the hill
  4. Meilun Park Playground 美崙公園 共融遊戲場 – a typical playground right outside the Children’s Amusement Park, Astronomical Museum and Science Education Center
A smiling toddler is secured in a blue adaptive swing with safety harnesses at a playground, surrounded by rubber and gravel surfacing, with grass and trees in the background.
Open grassy space in Central Art Park, Taipei, featuring whimsical, stacked totem-like sculptures in bright colors and a child in a white hoodie and mask walking in the foreground; city buildings rise in the distance.

Indoor Play Spaces

  1. Parent-Child Centers – government-funded indoor play spaces for younger children, to support families and child development, you’ll find one in just about every district of Taipei
    1. Zhongshan Parent-Child Center 中山親子館
    2. Taipei City Wanhua Parent-child Center 萬華親子館
    3. Xinyi Parent-Child Play Center 市信義親子館
  2. 快樂小熊遠雄汐止店 | 親子體能樂園 |兒童遊戲館 – XL indoor playground with ball pits, building toys, sand play, climbing structures, and so much more
  3. Yukids Island Kids’ Playground – a bright and clean space with soft play areas, slides, ball pits, pretend play, and more fun spaces
  4. SNOOPY Play Center台北兒童新樂園館 – a Snoopy-themed indoor play center for younger kids with a huge ball pit, and lots of things to climb, slide, and play nonstop

Educational & Cultural Experiences

  1. Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry – a small museum dedicated to Taiwan’s pastry history, offering a pineapple cake making workshop. Make sure to book ahead of time!
  2. Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum – a traditional mansion from the 1800s converted to a museum and gardens. Admission is free.
A young girl leans playfully out of the window of a vibrant red and gold traditional Chinese wedding sedan chair. Ornate golden patterns decorate the woodwork, and sunlight casts strong shadows across the tiled ground.
A bright red lantern hangs above a traditional courtyard with intricate wooden architecture and sweeping tiled roofs. A child runs toward an open doorway at the Lin An Tai Historical Mansion in Taipei, adding a sense of motion to the peaceful historic setting.
A woman and her toddler daughter pose under a carved stone archway in a rocky, landscaped path at the Lin An Tai Historical House Museum in Taipei. The stone appears weathered and sculptural, with lush greenery and traditional structures in the background.
  1. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – a memorial in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, located in a park along with the Liberty Square Arch, National Theatre, and National Concert Hall in traditional Chinese architecture
  2. National Palace Museum – housing artifacts from the original National Palace Museum in Beijing, brought over to Taiwan during the Great Retreat of the ROC. Check out the children’s gallery.
  3. Taipei Astronomical Museum – an engaging museum dedicated to astronomy with a large planetarium
  4. National Taiwan Science Education Center – interactive exhibits on all different areas of science, with an indoor playground
A smiling woman stands in front of Taipei’s iconic Liberty Square Arch, a striking white structure with blue-tiled roofs and intricate carvings. The patterned plaza beneath her feet adds visual depth to the historic landmark scene.
A grand white ceremonial gate with green and gold-tiled roofing frames the front view of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, set against a backdrop of dense greenery. Stone lion statues flank the entrance, enhancing the majestic scene.

Amusement & Entertainment Activities

  1. Taipei Zoo – an expansive and affordable zoo, fun for all ages
  2. Maokong Gondola – across from the zoo, find this gondola, which offers a cable car ride up for views of the city and mountains
  3. Taipei Children’s Amusement Park – a typical amusement park offering rides and games for children
  4. Miramar Ferris Wheel – a large Ferris wheel displaying city views on top of the Miramar shopping mall, find some arcade games nearby too
  5. Miniatures Museum of Taiwan – a small museum featuring miniature displays of houses, buildings, towns, and more
A man with a blue backpack holds a baby wearing a sleeveless outfit, both looking through a glass panel at an outdoor zoo exhibit filled with greenery.
A small monkey with a white mane sits atop a wooden ledge in a lush, netted enclosure. Dense green foliage and natural textures surround the scene, creating a jungle-like environment at the Taipei Zoo.
A woman with a stroller pauses on a wooden walkway winding through a dense forested area at the Taipei Zoo. A large tree leans over the path, and suspension cables support the bridge structure.

Arcades & Games

  1. Claw machines – you can easily find claw machines all over Taipei, from large claw machine arcades, to small mini shops, to night market machines. Kids love trying their hand at these machines that offer easy entertainment.
    1. Starbeary Taipei – an expansive claw machine arcade located downstairs below the Daya Department Store on B1
    2. FUN星球親子樂園-娃娃機遊樂園-親子手作樂園 – a clean claw machine arcade with additional kids’ activities, open late
    3. 咪兔夢工廠親子樂園-娃娃機遊樂園 – claw machine arcade with a big prize shop, open late
  2. Tom’s World – previously a popular arcade in Taiwan, unfortunately, many have shut down, but you can still find a couple in Taipei and additional locations around Taiwan
  3. 卡通尼樂園明曜店 – a standard arcade with a variety of games for different ages, located in the Ming Yao mall
A baby sits barefoot in a green stroller, pointing toward a row of bright yellow claw machines in a Taipei arcade. The floor features colorful hexagonal tiles.
A young boy wearing a mask and dark long sleeve shirt stands in front of a bright yellow claw machine, focused on the plush toys inside as the claw lowers toward a pile of tan teddy bears.
A young boy walks through an arcade filled with bright yellow claw machines in Taipei, each packed with prizes. A colorful cartoon mural of panda characters decorates the back wall.

Shopping for Kids

  1. Electronics Market – multi-story shopping malls filled with shops dedicated to all things technology and electronics, for kids, teens, and adults – video games, anime, computers, popular characters, cameras, figurines
    1. Guang Hua Digital Plaza 光華商場
    2. Syntrend三創生活園區
  2. Pokémon Center Taipei – a store dedicated to Pokémon merchandise
Shoppers walk through a whimsically decorated children’s clothing store with a curvy striped yellow and white ceiling and colorful bunny-shaped ceiling lights. A large Mickey Mouse graphic is on the left wall, and some patrons are browsing with suitcases.
Dozens of detailed anime figurines and character models are tightly packed in transparent display cases, including characters from various popular series and collectible packaging in Taipei, Taiwan.
Wide, modern indoor space with a futuristic green-lit ceiling and rows of electronics booths; shoppers browse among gadgets, accessories, and Nintendo Switch products in Taipei’s electronics market.
  1. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi – a higher-end Taiwanese brand with multiple Taipei malls and others around Taiwan, housing international brands
    1. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place A11
    2. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place A9
    3. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Nanxi Store One
  2. SOGO Stores – a popular Japanese department store with items for all ages, including a large children’s floor with clothing, toys, and other kids’ things
    1. Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Tianmu Store
    2. Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store
      1. Sanrio – a shop featuring Sanrio (Hello Kitty) merchandise located in the Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store
    3. Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Fuxing Store
    4. Far Eastern SOGO Taipei Dunhua Store
  3. Ximending – a popular neighborhood and young shopping area with bright lights, hip clothing stores, restaurants, street food stalls, and more
A boy in a gray camouflage shirt and yellow shorts stands in front of a lit-up display case packed with Ultraman action figures and collectibles in a Taipei store.
A little girl in a white top and floral skirt stands in front of shelves filled with pink toy sets and dolls in a brightly lit store. Boxes featuring Japanese writing and colorful packaging surround her in a SOGO store in Taipei.
Shoppers carrying umbrellas walk through a rainbow, wet plaza in Ximending, Taipei. The Watsons storefront and large digital billboard overhead give the shopping district a lively, urban energy.

Activities for Vehicle-Loving Kids

  1. Taipei MRT – use it as transportation or just for fun, take your kids on the Taipei Metro for a ride, children under 6 years old or less than 115 cm tall are free!
  2. Taiwan High Speed Rail – if you plan to visit other places in Taiwan, book a HSR ticket for an exciting and convenient ride
  3. Songshan Airport – Aircraft Viewing Alley 飛機巷 – for your airplane afficiandos, visit this lane to watch the planes take off and land
  4. BABY嘟嘟房兒童超跑 童車出租 童車販售 婚禮花童禮車 活動租車 – a large selection of mini electric vehicles kids can drive around the park
A young boy wearing a navy blue backpack dashes through an empty, modern Taipei metro station toward a set of escalators and stairways. Overhead signs display route numbers in Chinese and English.
A bird's-eye view of a packed Taipei metro station shows commuters riding escalators and boarding a train. Many wear face masks, and platform signs indicate train routes and directions.

Fun Things for Bigger Kids

  1. VIVELAND VR 虛擬實境樂園 – a virtual reality park
  2. Mystery Studio【密室逃脫】迷失地工作室 – an escape room, clues are in Chinese, but you can use Google Translate
  3. FunLock【密室逃脫】放樂工作室 – an escape room with different themed puzzles
  4. 147漆彈主題樂園 – a paintball activity park in the Neihu district
  5. Lazertreks 六度空間 – a laser tag play center

What else is there to do in Taiwan with kids?

Taiwan has so much more to offer than only things in Taipei. Taipei offers a ton of fun, but don’t forget there are other big and small cities with fun things to do too. When planning your Taiwan itinerary, check out other places to visit in Taiwan besides Taipei.

Final Taipei Thoughts

No matter the ages or interests of your kids, Taipei is packed with adventures, culture, and fun waiting to be experienced. From bustling night markets and playful parks to cultural experiences and all hours arcades to educational museums and quiet bookstores. There’s something for every member of your family and at all hours of the day if jet lag hits your family hard.

I hope this list gives you confidence to say yes to a trip to Taipei with your kids and some ideas for your itinerary. Happy exploring!

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