Travel China with Kids: family friendly destinations
Where should you go to visit as the family vaction? What are the destinations that both the adults and kids can get fun?
Beijing
The capital city Beijing is the best place for your family and kids to learn about the Chinese culture and history. Your kids may have already known the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace from book, internet or television, but only after visiting these sites, their imagination will really become the reality. Besides, there are many children-like activities in these attractions, such as the Toboggan on the Great Wall, boating in the Summer Palace, flying kite in the temple of heaven. At the same time, your kids may also be interested in visiting the Beijing Zoo, Beijing Ocean Park, Beijing World Park, etc. They will definitely have a lot of fun in Beijing.
Highlights
Great Wall – leisure walking, Toboggan ride
Summer Palace – explore royal garderning , boating on Kunming Lake
Temple of Heaven – flying kite
Hutong – visiting local family, making dumpling, richshaw
Park & Zoo – wild lives, sea world
Xian
If your kids are interested in China history, you must bring them to Xian. The city used to be the capital city of 13 ancient China dynasties, as the culture center of ancient China. The classic landmark attractions, such as Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, are recommended for all ages of travelers. The specific Northern Chinese Culture is everywhere, blended in people’s dinning, custom, etc.
Highlights
Terracotta Warriors – not only visit, but also learn to make mini terracotta.
Ancient City Wall – cycling or just wandering
Visiting local family – learn to make dumplings
Evening show – antique instrument and dancing show
Shanghai
Want to see the new look of modern China with your family? Shanghai is the best place to go. Besides, the top class accommodation, diverse food, convenient transportation will ensure your family a very enjoyable stay in Shanghai. To explore the prosperity of Shanghai, you can go to the Jinmao Tower, Nanjing Road, etc. Well, the charming things of Shanghai are the hidden history among the uprising buildings, as well the unique custom beneath the fashion face.
Highlights
The Bund – leisure walk, enjoy the skyline and night neon light views
Old Shanghai – Yu Garden, Wukang Road City Walk
Kid-friendly park and zoos - Shanghai Ocean Park. Shanghai Wild Animal Park Shanghai Natural Wild-insect Kingdom
Night activities – cruising the Huangpu River, enjoying a Chinese Acrobatics Show
Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, your family will explore the unique blend of East and West where the churches site next to the traditional Chinese temples, peaceful fishing villages extend the city skyline. More importantly, you will get a great comfort here because people are friendly and respectful, streets are clean, and facilities are modern and friendly usable. Besides, the attractions and activities for your family are diverse and flexible.
Highlights
Disneyland – exciting family adventure
Ocean Park – fantastic exhibition and performance
Symphony of Lights Show
Gold Fish market!
Guilin
The nature beauty is favored by not only the adults, but also the children. So where to get this both-like landscape? The answer is certainly the Guilin. Unlike the other landscape, such as high peak, vast prairie, torrential rivers, the scenery in Guilin is picturesque like a traditional Chinese painting – peaceful, charming, energetic, fresh…More importantly, you can explore all these sceneries with many different leisure way, such as rafting, boating, cruising, cycling, even the helicopter, etc.
Highlights
Enjoying the Picturesque Natural Beauty
Taking Outdoor Activities
Getting Close to the Locals
Joining in a Chinese Cooking Class
Appreciating the Local Folk Shows
Chengdu
There is a saying – “One will be reluctant to leave once coming to Chengdu”. To figure out the reason, you really should take your family to the city and be its guests. Chengdu is famous for leisure living style and Sichuan Cuisine, especially the hot pots. So, with your family, explore the slow-pace local life at parks, and taste the spicy hot pot in a busy restaurant. But don’t miss the most important things to do – visit the cute Giant Panda. You can also attend a volunteering program to take care of these cute animals. If time is enough, you can extend your trip to visit the most beautiful waterscape in China – Jiuzhaigou Valley, or go to visit the famous Buddhist sites – Leshan Giant Buddha and Emeishan Mountain.
Highlights
Visiting Giant Pandas or doing volunteering work in panda bases
Local parks – Renmin Park is the best place to experience the local living
Sichuan cuisines – spicy hot pot is the best feature, but there are also many other Sichuan cuisines
Sichuan opera show – most performed at Jinli or Qingtai Road.
Luoyang
You must be familiar with the Chinese Kung fu stars, such as Jachie Chen, Bruce Lee or Jet Li. Then you must also be wondering where to study or see the best Kung fu in China. The answer must be the Shaoling Temple in Dengfeng. Taking an exciting Shaoling Kung fu class, or watching an interesting Kungfu performance, will be an great memory of your kids. Besides the Shaoling Temple, you can also go to visit the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple in Luoyang, which is a great chance to learn about the Buddhist culture.
Highlights
Shaoling Temple – learn the real Chinese Kungfu, enjoy Kungfu show
Longmen Grottoes – educational UNESCO World Heritage Site
Museum - The Ancient Tombs Museum and Luoyang Museum
Harbin
Harbin is the best destination for winter holiday. Every winter, the city becomes a world of snow and ice. There are various winter activities as adventure for your family, including skiing, skating, etc. Most ski resorts are kid-friendly, and can take care of your children well. The biggest event is the annual International Ice and Snow Festival which is usually held from December to the February of next year when your families can not only attend different kinds of winter activities, but also see the amazing sculptures of different looks and sizes.
Highlights
Harbin Ice and Snow Amusement World – amazing ice sculptures of towers, castles, even a city.
Zhongyang Pedestrian Street – local snacks, shopping street
Siberian Tiger Park – rare Siberia tigers, also other endangered species of tigers
Keep Reading
- Beijing Family Travel
- Xian Family Travel
- Shanghai Family Travel
- Guilin Family Travel
- Luoyang Family Travel
- Hong Kong Family Travel
- Harbin Family Travel
- Chengdu Family Travel
- China Facts for Kids
- Top 8 Popular Destinations for Family Travel in China
- Top 10 Recommended Family-friendly Activities in China
- Travel Necessities and Pack Ideas
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