Top 4 Family Destinations in China
China is a large country with various travel resources. Therefore, it is a great place for you to have a happy family tour. In China, you can say hello to pandas and cute baby pandas, hike on the Great Wall, see one of the Eight Wonders of the world - the Terra Cotta Warriors, go to the mysterious land - Tibet, learn about minority cultures, and visit amazing beautiful karst landscape.
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1. Shanghai
As Shanghai is a metropolis, the facilities here are complete and transportation is convenient. So, it is an ideal place for visitors with kids. It is a paradise for children.
Amusement parks are always kids’ favorite places. Take your kids to Happy Valley of Shanghai which is a theme park with seven main themes and is one of the largest and most beautiful theme parks with the most advanced technology in China. The 6th Disneyland Park of the world will open in Shanghai in early 2016.
Kids also like to spend time in aquariums and animal parks. The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium has 8 exhibition zones, including the China Zone, South America (Amazon) Zone, Australia Zone, Africa Zone, Cold Water Zone, Polar area Zone, Sea and Shore Zone, and Deep Ocean Zone. In the Shanghai Wild Animal Park, visitors can touch or feed animals. All animals here live in natural conditions rather than being caged. So visitors will be in a car with protective iron bars to see them.
Shanghai is a metropolis combining modernization with tradition. The icon of Shanghai - the Bund is the site you and your kids should not miss. The Bund stretches for 1.5 kilometers. Huangpu River and skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Jinmao Tower. The west side of the Bund is where various European-style buildings stand. Visit the Bund in the evening.
Shikumen is a unique and local residence of old Shanghai combining Chinese and Western architectural styles. You can find Shikumen in Tianzifang and Xintiandi. Visit them in the evening.
Food in Shanghai is also highly recommended. Nanxiao Xiaolong in Yu Garden is the most famous.
2. Chengdu
Chengdu is the hometown of the Giant Panda. Everybody loves this adorable animal. Take your kids to the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Centre to see lovely pandas and lovelier baby pandas which can only be seen in Sichuan Province.
Chengdu is a city full of delicious food. Take your kids to Kuanzhai Alley to taste delicious food. The alley is special. You can drink a cup of tea or eat Sichuan Cuisine in traditional courtyards. Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide and Narrow Alleys) is an ancient street preserving the Qing architectural style. Remember to taste the world-famous Chengdu hot pot in Chengdu.
If you are interested in natural beauty and Taoist culture, you should go to Mt. Qingcheng. Mount Qingcheng is a destination for people who seek scenery combining history and natural beauty. In addition, it is the inspiration site of Kungfu Panda 2.
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province. Since ancient times, Chengdu has been known as the land of abundance. Chengdu is a city for living and entertainment. The whole city is dotted with hot pot restaurants and tea houses. Many Sichuan operas are performed in tea houses. Face-changing in Sichuan Opera is incredibly fast. Even without being able to speak the local language, it is easy enough to follow the storyline of the show.
You can also take your kids to Du Fu Thatched Cottage to have a better understanding of Chinese culture. Du Fu was a great poet in the Tang Dynasty, who had a deep influence on the literature of China. He lived in this Thatched Cottage for 4 years off and on. When he lived here, he wrote about 240 poems.
3. Beijing
Beijing, one of eight ancient cities in China, combines modernity with tradition. It enjoys a history of over 3,000 years and a history as a capital for over 800 years. Ten thousand people have ten thousand different views on Beijing. The features of Beijing can hardly be defined with several words. You can only find its beauty when exploring it. The charm of Beijing is presented in many aspects: its tradition, modernity, customs, food, scenery as well as culture.
In Beijing, if you want to have a tour of ancient imperial places, go to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven. In these places, you will be astounded by the architecture.
Want to experience local life? Go to a hutong. Some hutongs are just like a maze for you to explore. You will see local people chatting or playing in the hutongs.
There are many breathtaking scenic spots in Beijing attracting visitors. If you want to hike, go to the Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is popular and less crowded than the Badaling Great Wall. Or go to Beihai Park to climb the White Pagoda.
In Beijing, the capital of China, you can taste various kinds of food. There are many cuisines and snacks from all over the country, like Sichuan Cuisine, Guangzhou Cuisine, and Suzhou Cuisine.
4. Hong Kong
Hong Kong, as a highly prosperous metropolis, is one of the three important financial centers in the world. Therefore, it is known as the Purchase Heaven. Take your family to Hong Kong to buy everything you can think about. The prices here are lower than in other places as it is a free port. Hong Kong is the pearl of the Orient.
Modernity is one of the features of Hong Kong. Spectacular skyscrapers decorate the skyline of Hong Kong. Victoria Harbour is a harbor between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. The night scene of the harbor is amazing. There are several fireworks performances during the year on Victoria Harbour.
The scenery in Hong Kong also attracts visitors from around the world. Victoria Peak, the highest point in Hong Kong is the best place to have a bird's eye view of the city. You and your family can take the cable car to the peak.
Visitors should not miss delicious snacks in Hong Kong. Eggett, toast, egg tart, Siwa milk tea, and so on are all very scrumptious.