The First Botanical Garden in Taiwan
First built as a nursery in 1896 during the Japanese colonial period, the site was expanded and renamed Taipei Botanical Garden in 1921. The garden contains more than 2,000 plant species, and contains several areas including a large lotus pond, an indigenous plant section, and a large fern area with wooden platforms. The site is easy to reach by the MRT, and is also walkable from the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial. Most paths are stroller friendly, and the site is a good place for little ones to walk (and run) to burn off excess energy.
Address: No. 53, Nanhai Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Hours: 5:30 AM - 10 PM, Daily (Most areas within the park open 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
Phone: 02 2303 9978#1420
Find out more:
Name and Address in Chinese:
名稱: 台北植物園
地址: 台北市中正區南海路53號
Things to do with kids:
Wander around shaded paths through the garden.
Search for fish in the many on site ponds.
Let little ones lead the way, while walking on wooden platforms through the Ferns section.
Go bird spotting.
Search for butterflies among the flowers.
Meet the local scarecrows.
Check out the lotus flower area, near the National Museum of History.
Find a quiet place to enjoy a snack.
