Going on a vacation with the whole family can be quite rare these days, especially with your daily routine and activities. Well, why not plan your next vacation to Taipei this year? ALthough it is densely populated, this city is actually a very family-friendly destination. Here are some places in Taipei you can enjoy with the whole family:

Kalau kamu ingin mencari aktivitas yang pas untuk dilakukan bersama keluarga pada pagi hari, berkunjung ke Kebun Binatang Taipei bisa menjadi salah satu altenatifmu. Di sini kamu bisa melihat lucunya hewan panda, beruang hitam Asia, koala, oryx, hingga aneka burung yang jumlahnya mencapai lebih dari 1.200 ekor. Selain menjadi rumah bagi berbagai macam hewan, salah satu tempat konservasi margasatwa terbesar di Asia ini juga menyediakan fasilitas edukatif yang bisa dinikmati oleh segala usia, yaitu ‘Animal Ecology and Dinosaur Museum’. Di tempat ini, pengunjung bisa mempelajari jenis-jenis hewan prasejarah, satwa khas Asia, hingga sejarah berdirinya Kebun Binatang Taipei.

After visiting the zoo and seeing the animals, pay a visit yo Maokong Gondola and enjoy Taipei from up high. This destination is located in Wenshang District not far from Taipei Zoo. Spanning 4.03 kilometers in length, a ride on this gondola takes around 30 minutes along 4 stops, namely Taipei Zoo Station, Taipei Zoo South Station, Zhinan Temple Station, and Maokong Station. The best time to ride the gondola is at sunset, after the rain, or at night when you can enjoy the city lights from above.

The Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is one of the travel destinations that can be enjoyed by all ages. This tall skyscraper houses a shopping center, food courts, and an observatory deck on the top floor. Prepare for a unique ride all the way to the 89th floor because this elevator holds the world record as being the fastest elevator. This building has a 800kg pendulum dangling at the 88th floor to stabilize the building in the event of a hurricane or earthquake.

Bored of indoor activities? Take your family to chill at Daan Forest Park instead! This park was opened back in 1994 and is considered as the lungs of the city due to the amount of trees growing here. Other than being a place to escape the hustle of the city, this park is also home to various animals such as squirrels, cranes, and tortoises. This is the ideal family vacation spot , equipped with numerous additional facilities such a bicycle rental, jogging track, and a playground for kids.

For a change of scenery, go on a hike to Xiangshan Hill. The hill that is also often referred to as Elephant Mountain is one of the most popular destinations for locals, especially on weekends and just before dark as you can see the landscape of Taipei City in the horizon. Before hiking, make sure to stock up on food and drinks.

Happy holiday!