Dinosaur jungle at Four Seas Bay, Panyu

Does your child like dinosaurs, jungles or playgrounds? Most likely the answer is yes and all of those can be found at Dino World in Panyu.

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Paradise for children at Tao Sence (Tianren Shanshui), Conghua district

In less than an hour’s drive from Guangzhou city centre you’ll find yourself in a magical land designed specifically for families, blending natural environment with stylish facilities.

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Cool streams, murals and cycling in Maofengshan

Fields, mountains, crystal-clear streams, countryside food, waterfalls, hiking and so much more! Welcome to Maofengshan (Maofeng mountain) in Baiyun district, Guangzhou.

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Fashion Plaza a.k.a family-friendly underground maze

I still call it a maze even though I have been going there for the last 10 years!Just when I could finally find my way around it, management decided to refurbish the place and switch things around!Luckily the places for kids remained the same and they’re so cool!

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Guangzhou Book Centre-much more than books

Let your kids explore this multi-story treasure trove of high-quality stationary, incredible puzzles, robots, collectables, soft toys, manga merchandise, sports equipment, pianos and much more!

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Caving in the city

Until last month I had no idea one was able to go caving in the city centre but this is China and everything is possible!

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FREE fun at Grandview mall, Tianhe

Shopping malls may not be the ideal place to take kids to but some are home to family-friendly attractions and often offer many FREE fun things to do, especially at the designated ‘kids’ floors’. None do it better than the retail giant Grandview Mall in Tianhe with its super-interactive 5th Floor.

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Family cycling at Huadu Lake

A friend recommended this park and wow am I glad we finally made it there as it has now become one of our favourite places in Guangzhou!

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Multilingual books at Guangzhou Library

Reading together can be a wonderful way to spend time together, especially on hot or rainy weekends, and what better place to do it than Guangzhou Library with its 100s of books in various languages?

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Guangzhou Children’s Park

Every district in Guangzhou has its own Children’s Park but the one in Baiyun is the best and the largest one. It has just undergone a massive renovation, too. Absolute paradise for kids! Best bit? It’s FREE!

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Water Fun at Baiyun Mountain

If Peach Blossom Brooklet doesn’t ring any bells, well, you’re not alone. I myself for years called this serene, picture-perfect mountain stream simply ‘The Stream’, because that’s what it is-one of many crystal clear streams flowing down the mountains at Baiyunshan. So what makes this one different? That it is a perfect place for young kids to splash around in shallow, fresh water!

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