Taipei is officially called Taipei city. It is the capital and a special municipal city of Taiwan. It is located in Taiwan's northernmost region and is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, including aborigines, Minnans, Hakkas, mainlanders, recent immigrants, and ex-pats.
This welcoming city's beauty stems from the blend of Chinese and Japanese cultures, as well as Southeast Asian and American influences. There are a lot of historic, fun-filled, and cutesy places you can visit in Taipei. And, the one place you definitely shouldn’t miss out on is the Taipei Amusement Park!
In this article, we will tell you about Taipei Amusement Park and everything you need to know about it.
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Taipei Amusement Park is an amusement park situated in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the largest publicly run amusement park in Taiwan. The park lies in the historical grounds of a playground that was once called Taipei Children's Recreation Center.
The area was named a national archaeological site on April 11, 2006. The Taipei City Government then launched a plan to rebuild the land into a new children's park in October 2007. On December 16, 2014, the park was officially opened to the public.
The Taipei Children's Amusement Park is conveniently placed near the Taipei Astronomical Museum, the National Taiwan Science Education Center, Meilun Park, and the Shuangxi Waterways. The Taipei City administration intends to create a zone with educational, recreational, and cultural facilities.
Due to the operation of the Taipei Children's Recreation Center, the Taipei Zoo, and major private entertainment parks, as well as the daily routines of children and infants, the Park's business hours are as follows:
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the park will be closed.
Note: Due to COVID-19, the Taipei Children's Amusement Park will change its daily working hours to 09:00 am-05:00 pm. Furthermore, from October 4, 2021, to January 1, 2022 (save for consecutive national holidays), the Park will be closed on Mondays for the implementation of preventive measures.
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This 5-acre park is divided into three sections: Fantasy Forest and Dream Ocean, Magic Planer, and the Toy Soldier Kingdom. The park contains 13 large coasters, five mini rides, a large indoor playground, and a sandpit.
Out of the 13, eight are disabled-friendly and four are disabled-friendly but need supervision. Taipei Children's Amusement Park also has coin-operated machines. All the rides in Taipei Children's Amusement Park are worth entering but here are a few to get you started:
It is a music carriage based on marine life. Various marine life of the Taiwanese ocean is painted on the roof of the carousel so that kids can identify and learn about them. It is NT$ 20 per person.
With a valid ID, children under 85 cm and children over 85 cm but under the age of 2 can ride the Ocean Carousel for free once. At all times, children must be accompanied by an adult, who must pay the entire ride charge.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
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The park's primary attraction is the Ferris wheel, which has a diameter of 40 meters and 27 cabins. Riders can get a birds-eye perspective of the gorgeous Taipei Basin. It is NT$ 30 per person.
In this ride too, With a valid ID, children under 85 cm and children over 85 cm but under the age of 2 can ride the Ferris wheel for free once. At all times, children must be accompanied by an adult, who must pay the entire ride charge.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
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This ride is a radial flying chair based on the eight planets that rotate the sun. The chairs are painted in a way that represents each planet and the central figure is the sun. It is NT$ 20 per one person.
Children under 95 cm aren’t allowed in the ride and those between 95 and 99 cm should be accompanied by an adult.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
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Monorail is a single rail train ride that circles in the park providing a sweeping overview of the whole park and its compound. It is NT$ 20 per person.
With a valid ID, children under 85 cm and children over 85 cm but under the age of 2 can ride the monorail for free once. At all times, children must be accompanied by an adult, who must pay the entire ride charge.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
Magic Star Trek is a rollercoaster inspired by the transformer, Optimus Prime. It chases down the track and gives you the thrill of speed. It is NT$ 30 per person.
Children under 110 cm are not allowed in this ride and children between 110 and 129 cm must be accompanied by an adult.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
This swing ship is modeled after a pirate ship. The Treasure Ship is built of wood and was inspired by ancient warships. It swings from side to side to simulate centrifugal force. It is NT$ 30 per person.
Like the previous ride, Children under 110 cm are not allowed in this ride, and children between 110 and 129 cm must be accompanied by an adult.
Disabled people (with certification) and one companion with a valid ID can also take one free ride.
There are a lot more fun rides in Taipei Children's Amusement Park including bumper cars, free falls, tilt wheels, swiveling chairs, and so on. The above list is only a glimpse of what the Taipei Children's Amusement Park can offer.
In October 2019, the Taipei city government announced six popular tourists spots were given certification for being a Muslim-friendly environment. Among those six popular tourist spots was the Taipei Children's Amusement Park. So, yes, the Taipei Children's Amusement Park is Muslim-friendly.
There are prayer areas in the attraction. There are also ablution-friendly washrooms available at the site.
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Although there are no food outlets that sell halal-certified inside the park, there’s a halal restaurant near the attraction called Masala Art. It is located at No.1 Yumen Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei.
The restaurant is open from Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and Fridays they are open from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
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The Taipei Children's Amusement park is family-friendly, children-friendly, and also provides accessibility for the physically challenged.
The full admission price including tax is NT$ 30. A group of 30 people or more can get a 30% discount. 8 of the rides are 20$ and 7 of them are 30$. You can get a 50% discount on the following category:
The EasyCard is a contactless smartcard system run by the EasyCard Corporation, formerly known as the "Taipei Smart Card Corporation." Most rides in Taipei Children's Amusement park accept the easy card.
No, pets are not allowed in Taipei Children's Amusement park. People seen with pets will be asked to leave the park and won’t be provided a refund. If you’re someone with a disability and have a service dog, they’re allowed provided you show the certification.
Taipei Children's Amusement is a beautiful park where you can enjoy it to the fullest. It is family-friendly, children-friendly, and disabled-friendly. It is the perfect place to enjoy a day with your family.
