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Important Information
| Entry Fee | NT$200 |
| Avg. Time Spent Here | Daily: 9 AM–9 PM |
| Hours | 3 hrs. |
| Address | No. 55, Section 5, Chengde Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 11169 |
| Chinese Name | 臺北市立兒童新樂園 |
| Website | english.tcap.taipei |
| Part of Taipei Fun Pass? | Yes |
The Taipei Children’s Amusement Park—formerly Taipei Children’s Recreation Center—is an amusement park in Taipei City that has more than 200,000 visitors monthly. It’s a great place for families to visit on a nice day.
Rides to Try
Rides at the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park are as follows:
| Ride Name | Description | Price Per Ride (Per Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Carousel | An ocean-themed carousel. | NT$20 |
| Ferris Wheel | 40-meter-high ferris wheel. | NT$30 |
| Orbiterra Starship | Single-ride train. | NT$20 |
| Crazy Bus | A flying bus ride. | NT$20 |
| Wave Swinger | Radical flying chairs | NT$20 |
| Telecombat | Spinning aircrafts. | NT$20 |
| Spinning Tea Cups | Spinning tea cups that rotate in 360 °. | NT$20 |
| Spinning Chairs | Swiveling chairs. | NT$20 |
| Swing Ship | Pirate ship ride. | NT$30 |
| Magic Star Trek | Roller coaster. | NT$30 |
| Dancing Fly | Large spinning wheel. | NT$20 |
| Bumper Cars | NA | NT$30 |
| Drop Tower | Free fall. | NT$30 |
Other Things to Do
In addition to the 13 rides, you’ll find the National Taiwan Science Education Center and Children’s Theater nearby. The former is a fantastic place to learn about different technologies (e.g., semiconductors and physics).
The latter is a space that hosts various child-friendly programs and performances.
If you’re like me and love to collect souvenir stamps, get a free stamp with the park’s logo. This isn’t something to do, but it’s an “activity” to consider.
Or check out the gift shops and buy stuff. Don’t want to visit stores? Check out all the vending and gashapon machines throughout the park. A lot of these are around Gourmet Street.
If you’re preparing for a wedding, you could also do wedding photography.
Then there’s Hopping Square. It’s a space where you’ll find a bunch of outdoor performances.
What to Eat
Here are all the places to consider eating at around the in the amusement park’s Gourmet Street:
| Ride Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Burger King | American fast-food restaurant. |
| 7-Eleven | Convenience store. |
| Mister Donut | Donuts. |
| Yammy Restaurant | Chinese cuisine. |
| Chef Bear | Japanese cuisine. |
| Mr. Tantuni | Halal food. |
| Hualien Dumplings | Noodles, flat dumplings, & rice. |
| Hong Wu Omelet | Rice omelets. |
| Candy Store | Ice cream & candy. |
| Dingfeng Food | Japanese stir-fried noodles. |
These restaurants may change. However, places like Burger King and 7-Eleven will likely stick around for a long time.
How to Get There
Get to the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park by taking the Taipei MRT Red Line to one of the following Metro stations:
- Jiantan Station: Leave through Exit 3.
- Then take bus 41, Red 30, or 529 to the park.
- Shilin Station: Leave through Exit 1.
- Then take the 255 shuttle bus or Red 30 to the park.
- Zhishan Station: Depart from Exit 1.
- Then take the bus “Taipei Children’s Amusement Park 1”
Jiantan and Shilin Station also have YouBike rental stations that’ll allow you to rent bikes to ride to the park. If you’re coming with kids, I recommend renting a car or taking an Uber or taxi.
Parking is on Jihe Road on the northern side of the park and has the following costs on Monday–Friday:
| Vehicle Type | Price | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Car | Holidays: NT$30/hr.Other days: NT$40/hr. | 8:00–20:00 |
| NT$10/hr. | 20:00–8:00 next day | |
| Motorbike | NT$20/hr | Up to 24:00 |
How to Get Tickets & Entry Cost
Buy a ticket online or at the park. A one-day ticket will grant you unlimited access to 13 rides. Or you could pay per ride. I covered all the prices earlier.
Groups of 30 or more people will pay NT$140 per ticket (30% discount) for entry.
Folks aged between 7 and 11, who hold a student ID, or who have low income will pay NT$30 per ticket. You must have IDs or paperwork to prove you’re eligible for discounts.
The following groups may enter the park for free:
- Children under 6 years old.
- Military & police personnel.
- Free entry on Wednesdays for Taipei City citizens.
- Elementary school students w/ student EasyCards.
- Volunteers w/ honorary voluntary service cards.
- Disabled individuals.
- Taiwanese indigenous people over 55 & Taipei citizens.
- Retired Taipei City civil servants.
- Seniors aged 65 & up.
