Best Places to go with Kids in China ⋆ China Life & Buying Guide

It is not easy thing let children and adult having a satisfied tour, parents enjoy the building, visit museums, feeling the history humanities; Children are active and curious. Children fun and active and affecting the parents, let parents together with children to play behind the roller coaster, the pirate ship, but if attached to a few days vacation all play like this, parents will be exhausted. So, parents and children travel together, the requirements are higher than the normal leisure vacation, in addition to travel attentions, there are three more important aspects to consider: safety is the first, of course, especially the children’s safety; Second is the children and adults must be properly placed, adults wish to relax on holiday, and also children can have fun; Finally, if it can let the children learn and experience more culture in the travel and accept knowledge, that is the perfect holiday plans of parents together with children.

Beijing

• Beijing Happy Valley

Address: the southeast corner of Sifang Bridge, on the fourth ring road, in Chaoyang District in Beijing

Reason: Although the most projects in Beijing Happy Valley are suitable for adults, Ant Kingdom is specialized to prepared many suitable projects for children under 1.4 meters. It is built in an ant’s view; every thing here is mini even to children. From the lifestyle and the living environment of ants, children can learn more knowledge in eco-system, biography, creatures and species which are comparatively difficult for them to understand.

• Beijing Zoo

Address: 137 Xizhimen Wai Dajie in Xicheng District

Reason: Beijing Zoo is good place to let children to contact with nature. Beijing Zoo combine cultivated flower gardens with stretches of natural scenery, including dense groves of trees, stretches of grassland, a small stream, lotus pools and small hills dotted with pavilions and halls. The ticket of Beijing National Aquatics Center can also be the entrance ticket of Beijing Zoo, or you can just buy the Zoo ticket. Tourists can feed waterfowl, please feed them with bun or bread with sugar as possible but have better not to feed with biscuit, and teach children to be kind to animals.

• Capital Museum

Address: Outside Fuxing Gate Street in the western extension of Chang’an Avenue, Xicheng District.

Reason: The construction of the Capital Museum itself is an architectural artwork integrating both classical and modern beauty. It is of distinct national characteristics on one hand and obvious modern feeling on the other. There are totally 5,622 pieces of historical heritages are exhibited in the exhibitions. Bring children to there can learn some culture of China. Under the ground in the Capital Museum there is a room for children to do handwork, it is quite interesting.

• Temple of Heaven

Address:No.7 Tiantan Nei Dongli, Chongwen District, Beijing
Reason: Temple of Heaven is not only the pearl of ancient Chinese architecture; it is a gem of architectural history of the world. The construction of the Temple of Heaven was in the late feudal society, it was the most representative works in many worship buildings. The Echo Wall, Triple Echo Stones are welcomed by children. And Temple of Heaven is large, flying kite there is very interesting.

• The Red Theatre

Address: Workers’ Cultural Palace, 44 Happy Avenue, Chongwen District

Reason: Shaolin Kungfu with its international fame will be performed by many artistes here to tell you what is the strong spirit melted in Chinese souls. The Red Theater specializes in traditional Chinese performances, such as “The Legend of Kung Fu”. The story follows the life adventures of a young boy found wandering outside an ancient temple. It is the fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular. Some of the best Kung Fu practitioners in China have been found for this production and it shows on the stage. If your child is a boy, maybe you can bring him to see the Kungfu show .

Guilin

• Yangshuo

Address: Yangshuo County, 60 miles away from Guilin

Reason: In Guilin Yangshuo, you can experience joys of riding bicycle in the countryside by doing sightseeing around this place with your children. You will find this is a fairyland to get rid of the pressure in your daily life. Yangshuo’s scenic and quiet countryside- flora, fauna, rice paddies, small bridges and so many awaits you to see. This program will be a great opportunity for clients to experience China’s country life in its Southern part. Besides the beautiful rural scenery, clients can also choose to enjoy the Chinese country food, explore the ancient way of planting rice, which has been practiced by Chinese for thousands of years And the most amazing section of Yangshuo is its West Street , about 1000 meters long, popularly known as “Foreigner’s Street”, you can enjoy it in the evening.

• Longsheng

Address: Longshen County, 77 km away from Guilin

Reason: The terrace field in Longji Village has a high ornamental value of humanistic and terraced fields ornamental value. The Rice Terraces in Longji village show a picture of great momentum and imposing beauty, being reputed as having no match in the world. And seeing sunrise with children in Longji is very amazing. Also, besides the Rice Terrace in Longsheng, you can also have a relaxing time in some hot springs with your child.

Guangzhou

• Chimelong Safari Park

Address: Chimelong Tourist Resort, Yingbin Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Reason: It is a good chance to teach children to know various animals in Chimelong Safari Park . Chimelong Safari Park houses over 20,000 rare animals with more than 500 different species. These include 10 giant pandas – China’s national treasure, 23 koalas from Australia, more than 150 white tigers, Orang-utans from Malaysia, Asian elephants from Thailand, anteater from Honduras and many other endangered species. All the rare animals live in communities in which they can live and breed harmoniously.

• Chimelong Water Park

Address: Chimelong Tourist Resort, Yingbin Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Reason: In order to offer a cool water park in summer rand unique experience of every ride for tourists around the world, Chimelong Water Park improves service continuously with full consideration and detailed planning. There are Kids’ Aqua Plaza, Mini Tornado, Children’s Play Land, and Glacier Tunnel especially for children; Lazy River, Wave Pool, Rain Fortress, Family Ride and Inner Tube for family and friends, as well as Tornado, Boomerango, High Speed Slides, Racing Slides, Behemoth Bowl and Master Blaster for thrill seekers. Some items have a strict height limit or weight limit for the consideration of safety.

Sichuan

•Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Address: No.26, Xiongmao Road, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province.

Reason: What you could not miss in Chengdu is the world famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is located about 25km out of Chengdu City. One of the biggest attractions is the panda breeding center where you can watch the baby pandas through glass in their playpens. You are able to get real close-up to some pandas and photograph them as well as the so-called lesser red pandas which really look and act like raccoons. It’s best to visit the base in the mornings as early as possible. You’ll see most action from the pandas between 8am and 11am – after that they’re likely to be sleeping.

• Huanglongxi Ancient Town

Address: Huanglongxi Ancient Town, Shuangliu County, Chengdu, Sichuan

Reason: Going Huanglongxi ancient town in summer, because you can play water! A group of people who do not know each other having water fight together, it is really interesting!

From Chengdu to Huanglongxi have already opened buses line, you can choose the following three ways:

1. In the new south gate tourist reception center in Chengdu to take direct bus;

2. Taking Tourist Shuttle in Chengdu Jinsha station to Huanglongxi;

3. Taking a bus to the station in Chengdu to Huayang passenger transportation center in Shuangliu County, then transfer to the No.821 bus to Huanglongxi; or to take a bus to the station in Chengdu to Shuangliu passenger transportation center station, then transfer to No.808 bus to Huanglongxi.

Hong Kong

• Disneyland

Address: Sunny Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Reason: Everyone is carrying their dreams, whether young children or the old men with silver hair expect one day go into the fairy tale world, and make their dreams come true to become a prince or princess in their dream. In addition to the well-known classic Disney stories and recreation facilities, Hong Kong Disneyland has designed some Hong Kong local characteristic recreation facilities, entertainment and cruise which is to match up with Hong Kong’s cultural characteristics. In the theme park, you can also find a Disney cartoon characters Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Mulan, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty Princess, etc.

• Hongkong Ocean Park

Address: Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan, Southern District, Hong Kong

Reason: Combined with the construction characteristics of building along coastal area, Hongkong Ocean Park is fresh and fantasy, for all of this brings the most curious uncharted territory for children The sheer variety of entertainment, education and conservation facilities will cater to the entire family and your experience will remain in your memory to love, enjoy and cherish for the rest of your life. With numerous restaurants and food kiosks, it offers a large choice of refreshments and snacks within the park premises. There are also many shops with an exciting variety of souvenirs and special gift.