Free entry for kids at 14 forest recreation areas from April 3 to 6Staff writer, with CNAChildren aged 12 or under would be able to enter 14 national forest recreation areas free of charge during the four-day holiday for Tomb Sweeping Day and Children's Day from Friday next week to April 6, the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency said today. Each forest recreation area offers unique natural scenery, with Lalashan, Dasyueshan, Alishan and Aowanda particularly suited to children interested in nature, where they can see towering trees and explore forest trails, the agency said. Visitors appreciate the Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area in an undated photograph. Dongyanshan and Chihnan are suggested for children interested in history, as the sites feature preserved forestry facilities and exhibition spaces that offer insights into Taiwan's forestry development in an engaging way, it said. Meanwhile, Fuyuan is a popular destination for those interested in insects and ecology, as the site is well-known for butterfly watching, it added.

Source: Taipei Times March 26, 2026 13:03 UTC