Katz (or Kazi) Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠 is the only tourist popcorn factory in Asia, and offers DIY tours in Bali District of New Taipei. Visitors are invited to try out many different popcorn flavors, make their own popcorn and DIY treats, and learn more about the history of popcorn making in Taiwan. Overall it is a fun adventure for the whole family.

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• Historical Background:
• Hours:
• Price:
• Tour Schedule:
  • Weekdays:
  • Holidays:
• Where to stay:
• Activities in Taipei:
• How to get there:
• Map:
• Our Journey
• Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology 十三行博物館

Historical Background:
Kazi/Katz “Popsmile” Popcorn was established in November 2006 in a Taipei Cinema. The name “Kazi” comes from the sound of the delightful crunch of popcorn when chewed, and over the years, they’ve crafted dozens of flavors, expanding popcorn sales beyond just cinemas. Kazi has become Taiwan’s pioneering brand for multi-flavored popcorn, particularly popular through online group purchases.
Kazzi has developed over 200 flavors, ranging from sweet to sour, spicy to salty, and now sells in over 40 countries worldwide. Their goal is to continue delivering surprising experiences to customers everywhere.
The factory opened to tourists in about 2020 and can be busy on weekends and holidays.

Hours:
Roughly 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Tuesdays.

Price:
250 NT per person
You can book tickets for a discount on Klook here or KKday here.
The entrance ticket includes a voucher to purchase popcorn.

Tour Schedule:
Weekdays:

• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 2:00 PM
• 3:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Holidays:

• 10:30 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 1:30 PM
• 2:00 PM
• 2:30 PM
• 3:00 PM
• 3:30 PM
• 4:00 PM
• 4:30 PM

Where to stay:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach.
We have stayed at and recommend ​Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. ​You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here.  You can also check out our full blog on the ranch here. 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach. 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality accommodation selection in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Activities in Taipei:
There are many other activities available to enjoy nearby in Taipei such as 
– kayaking
– canoeing
– snorkeling
– SUP / paddle boarding
– water biking
and more activities which you can book on Klook here or KKday here. 

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 15 to Bali, then take a right on Guanhai Road. There is limited paid parking on the side of the road. Looking for scooter rental in Tamsui? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. ​
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.   
By Bus: Take the Shuttle bus Red No. 13 from Bali Old Street or Guandu MRT station (about 20 minutes). The bus stop is called Reiron Park 雷朗園區. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. 
By Bicycle: Take the MRT to Tamsui, the take the ferry to Bali Old Street. From there you can rent a bicycle and ride 2KM over to the museum. Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

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Beigang Spring Living Museum showcases traditional carpentry culture in Beigang Township of Yunlin. It includes elegant Hinoki wood carvings as well as local art installations. There are also many interesting historical sites nearby. Visitors can engage in DIY woodworking activities, enjoy outdoor leisure areas, and partake in detailed instructional courses, making it an immersive destination to appreciate and learn about traditional carpentry in Taiwan.

Historical Background:
"Beigang Chun Living Museum" originated from Mr. Wu Chuntang, who was involved in Taiwan's lumber and woodworking industry. With the ban of logging in Taiwan in 1991, in recent years Mr. Wu Chuntang decided to plant trees back in the land that nurtured him as a gesture of gratitude to Beigang and the heavens. In 2013, he founded the "Beigang Spring Living Museum" with the hope of passing down carpentry skills.
In the exhibition area of "Beigang Chun Living Museum," one can smell the elegant scent of Hinoki wood. Throughout the museum area, there are many local art installations and traditional crafts. The park also includes children's play areas, dining areas, outdoor leisure areas, DIY woodworking activities, and woodworking classrooms. Beginner courses, advanced courses, and detailed instructions are available. The main goal of the museum is to promote traditional carpentry culture to a wider audience.

Hours: 
9:30 AM to 6 PM
Closed Mondays

Price:
100 NT per person

Where to stay:
We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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Tours in Yunlin: 
Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. 

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How to get there:
By Scooter: From Chiayi, go east on Highway 164 until you reach Beigang. There is free parking on the side of the road.
Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: From National Freeway 1, get off at the no. 257 Xingang / Minxiong Exit and keep going east on Highway 164 until you reach Beigang. There is free parking on the side of the road.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: From Chiayi HSR Station, you can take bus 7235 for about 40 minutes to Beigang Town. 
You can also book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
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