Yilan International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival · Water play
Check before you leave
Lightning, heavy rain, or strong winds can pause attractions. Check official updates first, then confirm the day's programme and tickets.
30-second essentials
- Festival dates
- July 4 – August 16, 2026
- Daily opening
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Water-area hours
- 09:00 – 12:00 · 12:30 – 18:30
- Venue
- Dongshan River Water Park
- Adult day ticket
- Weekday NT$250 · Holiday NT$350
- Child day ticket
- Weekday NT$100 · Holiday NT$200
- Suggested stay
- 6 hr–10 hr
Plans by age and height
Age bands only narrow the choices; every attraction still applies its own height, weight and adult-accompaniment rules.
Ages 0–5 · < 115 cm
Start with Toddler Water Forest, Forest Party and indoor breaks; an adult should stay with the child.
115 cm–129 cm
Measure height first, then choose attractions using the 115 cm or 130 cm threshold.
Children 130 cm and taller
More options open up, but Sky Tower still applies 17–100 kg and health limits.
Teens and adults
Consider higher-threshold water, river and challenge activities while following footwear and health rules.
Older companions
Prioritise exhibitions, shows and shaded rests; do not push through attractions with a 65+ restriction.
No-water day
Link indoor exhibitions, international performances, the parade, a park walk and evening programme.
2026 activity areas
Start with an area, then check each attraction's height, weight, age and health rules. One blanket rule cannot replace the entrance check.
Choosing a ticket
Regular event-period tickets and passports are currently valid. Presales have ended and are not shown as the main buying option. Use the official sales calendar to determine holiday pricing.
Adult day ticket · Child day ticket
Weekday NT$250 · Holiday NT$350
Weekday NT$250 · Holiday NT$350 · Weekday NT$100 · Holiday NT$200
Read full official rules
Adult day ticket
Weekday NT$250 · Holiday NT$350
Child day ticket
Weekday NT$100 · Holiday NT$200
Bring a child's health card, household record or another document showing date of birth.
Concession ticket · Free admission
Weekday NT$200 · Holiday NT$300
Weekday NT$200 · Holiday NT$300 · Older visitors, young children, disabled visitors and companions need the relevant proof for free admission.
Read full official rules
Concession ticket
Weekday NT$200 · Holiday NT$300
Group, coach-stub, Yilan card, TPASS and Lanyang Museum-stub concessions each have verification rules; confirm at the ticket office.
Free admission
Free admission
Older visitors, young children, disabled visitors and companions need the relevant proof for free admission.
Festival + NCFTA two-park bundle
Weekday NT$450 · Holiday NT$550
Festival Pass
NT$200
Festival Pass for Yilan residents NT$400 · Festival Pass for non-residents NT$500 · Student Festival Pass for Yilan residents NT$200 · Student Festival Pass for non-residents NT$400
Read full official rules
Festival Pass for Yilan residents
NT$400
The Festival Pass is personal; application and admission require a photo, QR code and proof of eligibility.
Festival Pass for non-residents
NT$500
The Festival Pass is personal; application and admission require a photo, QR code and proof of eligibility.
Student Festival Pass for Yilan residents
NT$200
The Festival Pass is personal; application and admission require a photo, QR code and proof of eligibility.
Student Festival Pass for non-residents
NT$400
The Festival Pass is personal; application and admission require a photo, QR code and proof of eligibility.
View ended offers
Adult presaleWeekday NT$200 · Holiday NT$300
Child presaleWeekday NT$100 · Holiday NT$200
Festival Pass presaleNT$100–400
Read full official rules
Age bands only narrow the choices; every attraction still applies its own height, weight and adult-accompaniment rules.
09:00–12:00 · 12:30–18:30
Water play
Fantasy Water Realm · Mushroom Fountain · Spirit Tree Waterway
Measure height first, then choose attractions using the 115 cm or 130 cm threshold.
- Zones are separated at 45 kg or 130 cm; follow the entrance signs
- Slides in the same area use different 115 cm and 130 cm limits
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
Read full official rules
Fantasy Water Realm
09:00–12:00、12:30–18:30
- Queue on site
- Zones are separated at 45 kg or 130 cm; follow the entrance signs
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
Mushroom Fountain
09:00–12:00、12:30–18:30
- Queue on site
- No single height or weight threshold is published for this item
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
Spirit Tree Waterway
09:00–12:00、12:30–18:30
≥ 115 cm · ≤ 64
- Queue on site
- Slides in the same area use different 115 cm and 130 cm limits
- Guests aged 65 or over cannot use specified items
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
Flower Wonderland
09:00–12:00、12:30–18:30
≥ 130 cm · ≤ 64
- Queue on site
- Minimum height 130 cm
- Guests aged 65 or over cannot use specified items
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
Toddler Water Forest
09:00–12:00、12:30–18:30
≤ 115 cm · ≤ 6
- Queue on site
- The official introduction says ages 0–6, while the rules say under six and prohibit age six or above; a 115 cm threshold is also listed. Follow the entrance sign and staff decision
- Adult accompaniment required
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
09:00–12:00 · 14:00–17:00
River activities
Dragon Boat · Sailing · Kayaking
Children 130 cm and taller · Under 13s need an accompanying adult
- Under 13s need an accompanying adult
- Same-day reservation required
- Registration closes 30 minutes before the session ends
Read full official rules
Dragon Boat
09:00–12:00、14:00–17:00
≥ 110 cm
- Queue on site
- Under 13s need an accompanying adult
- The boat departs when 10 participants assemble
- Registration closes 30 minutes before the session ends
Sailing
09:00–12:00、14:00–17:00
- Queue on site
- Under 13s need an accompanying adult
- Registration closes 30 minutes before the session ends
Kayaking
09:00–12:00、14:00–17:00
≥ 130 cm
- Same-day booking
- Minimum height 130 cm
- Under 13s need an accompanying adult
- Same-day reservation required
- Registration closes 30 minutes before the session ends
09:00–12:00 · 13:00–18:00
Sky Tower
Ancient Tree Challenge · Giant Tree Adventure · Adventure Playground
More options open up, but Sky Tower still applies 17–100 kg and health limits.
- ≥ 110 cm
- 17–100 kg
- A child aged 12 or younger must participate with at least one adult
Read full official rules
Ancient Tree Challenge
09:00–12:00、13:00–18:00
≥ 110 cm · 17 kg–100 kg
- Queue on site
- A child aged 12 or younger must participate with at least one adult
- Wear flat shoes; no bare feet or skirts
- Official cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and other health restrictions apply
- General queues close at 17:40
Giant Tree Adventure
09:00–12:00、13:00–18:00
≥ 110 cm · 17 kg–100 kg
- Queue on site
- A child aged 12 or younger must participate with at least one adult
- Wear flat shoes; no bare feet or skirts
- Official cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and other health restrictions apply
- General queues close at 17:40
Adventure Playground
09:00–12:00、13:00–18:00
≥ 110 cm · 17 kg–100 kg
- Queue on site
- A child aged 12 or younger must participate with at least one adult
- Wear flat shoes; no bare feet or skirts
- Official cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and other health restrictions apply
- General queues close at 17:40
Spirit Camp
09:00–21:00
- Queue on site
- No single height or weight threshold is published for this item
- The entrance sign and staff decision always take priority
10:00–19:00
Indoor exhibitions
Forest Visual Wonderland · Forest Party
Start with Toddler Water Forest, Forest Party and indoor breaks; an adult should stay with the child.
- Strong moving light and flashing-light warning
- Enter in dry clothing
- Only for children aged 0–6
Read full official rules
Forest Visual Wonderland
10:00–19:00
- Queue on site
- Strong moving light and flashing-light warning
- Enter in dry clothing
- Remove umbrellas, bags and loose items first
Forest Party
10:00–19:00
≤ 6
- Queue on site
- Only for children aged 0–6
- Adult accompaniment required
- Capacity 60 per session
See programme
International shows and parade · Evening programme
International Performances and Parade · Enchanted Light Show
Link indoor exhibitions, international performances, the parade, a park walk and evening programme.
- The programme is updated weekly
- Shows may change with weather or on-site conditions
Read full official rules
International Performances and Parade
依每週演出時間表
- See programme
- The programme is updated weekly
- Shows may change with weather or on-site conditions
Enchanted Light Show
晚間多梯次，依當日演出表
- See programme
- The programme is updated weekly
- Shows may change with weather or on-site conditions
Three day plans
Prioritise outdoor activities in the morning, change and move indoors at midday, then choose the parade or evening programme. Follow that week's schedule.
Young-child day
Arrive early for the toddler zone, change and rest at midday, then choose an indoor exhibition or parade.
- Toddler Water Forest
- Changing rooms
- Indoor exhibitions
- International shows and parade
General family day
Water play in the morning, changing rooms and exhibitions at noon, river or Sky Tower in the afternoon, then a show.
- Water play
- Changing rooms
- River activities / Sky Tower
- International shows and parade / Evening programme
No-water day
Link indoor exhibitions, international performances, the parade, a park walk and evening programme.
- Indoor exhibitions
- International shows and parade
- Dongshan River Water Park
- Evening programme
Rain and closure policy
Light rain, thunderstorms and typhoons trigger different responses. Follow official news and on-site announcements for safety decisions.
Ordinary light rain
The park may operate and the official FAQ says water areas may remain open; still follow on-site announcements.
Lightning, heavy rain or strong wind
Water, river and Sky Tower activities may pause; indoor exhibitions are the main backup.
Typhoon or precautionary closure
The festival may close early or for the whole day. Official news will announce revised opening.
Getting there
From Luodong Station or Bus Station, use Green 21, 621 or 1797. Direct Taipei coaches are 2026 event-period services; recheck departures that day.
621 · 宜蘭市區客運
Luodong Bus Station (羅東轉運站) → Dapu Bridge (Dongshan River) stop (大埔橋（冬山河）站)
Official timetableEvent-period only
1570 · 首都客運
Taipei City Hall Bus Station (臺北市府轉運站) → Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園) · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00
1917 · 葛瑪蘭客運
Banqiao / Taipei Main Station / Technology Building (板橋 / 臺北車站 / 科技大樓) → Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園) · Banqiao 07:05 / 08:05 / 09:10; Taipei Main Station 07:35 / 08:35 / 09:35; Technology Building 07:55 / 08:55 / 09:55
9028 · 大都會客運
Dapinglin (大坪林) → Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園) · 09:00
1879 · 國光客運
Yuanshan Bus Station (圓山轉運站) → Dongshan River Water Park (冬山河親水公園) · 07:30, 08:40
Parking
Both east and west entrances have parking. The west side is nearer the main gate; the east side has more spaces. Public transport is preferable on busy holidays.
- Car
- NT$50720 Spaces
- Scooter
- NT$20256 Spaces
- Coach
- NT$10036 Spaces
- Both east and west entrances have parking. The west side is nearer the main gate; the east side has more spaces. Public transport is preferable on busy holidays.
- Car: 720 Spaces · Scooter: 256 Spaces · Coach: 36 Spaces
- Accessible spaces: 22 Spaces · Parent-child spaces: 7 Spaces
What to pack
Separate wet and dry items, and waterproof your documents and phone. On-site services do not replace your own towel and change of clothes.
Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Sun protection
- Drinking water
- Waterproof pouch
- Identifiable footwear
- Identity / age proof
Optional
- Swim ring
- Goggles
- Picnic mat
- Light rain gear
Swim-ring rental: Not available. Quantities, fees and availability can change. Confirm paid items and borrowed equipment at the service desk.
Park services
Quantities, fees and availability can change. Confirm paid items and borrowed equipment at the service desk.
Changing rooms · Showers
Changing rooms：Available · Showers：Available · Hair dryers：Paid · Spin dryers：Paid · Swim-ring rental：Not available
Nursing room · Child stroller / seat
Nursing room：Available · Child stroller / seat：Confirm on site
Smart lockers
Smart lockers：Large NT$120/3 hr · Small NT$90/3 hr
Drinking water · Food stalls and convenience store
Drinking water：Available · Food stalls and convenience store：Available · Vegetarian options：Available
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs：Confirm on site
Pet holding area · ATM
Pet holding area：Confirm on site · ATM：Not available
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Yilan Children's Festival?
July 4 – August 16, 2026 · Dongshan River Water Park
What are the daily opening hours?
09:00 – 21:00; On-site ticket sales until 19:00
How much are tickets?
Adult day ticket: Weekday NT$250 · Holiday NT$350; Child day ticket: Weekday NT$100 · Holiday NT$200.
Do children under six need a ticket?
Admission is free for a child under six or under 115 cm. A child who is 115 cm or taller is still checked by birth date and supporting document.
Who qualifies for a child ticket?
A child ticket is for ages six through 12, or height 115–150 cm. An age-eligible child over 150 cm must show proof.
Can I still apply for a Festival Pass?
Festival Pass options remain available for Yilan residents, non-residents and students. Each pass is personal and allows repeat admission during the event; early-bird sales have ended.
Does the festival open in rain?
The official FAQ says water areas may remain open in ordinary rain, but this is not a guarantee that every attraction operates.
Do attractions close during lightning?
Lightning, torrential rain or strong wind can suspend water, river and Sky Tower attractions.
Where can I check typhoon closures?
A typhoon can trigger a precautionary closure. Check official news rather than relying only on a weather app.
Is the water area open at night?
09:00 – 12:00 · 12:30 – 18:30. Light rain, thunderstorms and typhoons trigger different responses. Follow official news and on-site announcements for safety decisions.
Is swimwear required?
Wear swimwear in water areas. Exhibitions and Sky Tower activities have separate clothing and footwear rules.
Are there changing rooms and hair dryers?
Changing rooms: Available; Hair dryers: Paid. Quantities, fees and availability can change. Confirm paid items and borrowed equipment at the service desk.
Can I rent a swim ring?
Swim-ring rental: Not available. Quantities, fees and availability can change. Confirm paid items and borrowed equipment at the service desk.
May I bring a tent?
A tent must not block circulation and open flames are prohibited; follow on-site instructions for size and location.
Are lockers available?
Smart lockers: Paid · Large NT$120/3 hr · Small NT$90/3 hr.
How do I get there from Luodong Station?
Green 21 · 621 · 1797. From Luodong Station or Bus Station, use Green 21, 621 or 1797. Direct Taipei coaches are 2026 event-period services; recheck departures that day.
How much is parking?
Per entry: Car NT$50 · Scooter NT$20 · Coach NT$100.
May I bring a pet?
Pets may enter the park but not water areas or exhibitions. The FAQ lists a holding area; confirm same-day capacity.
Is it worth visiting without water play?
Yes. Indoor exhibitions, international shows, the parade and evening programme can make a no-water itinerary, subject to schedule changes.