Thrills and adventures for all at Gulong Gorge

If you’re looking for an active weekend getaway not far from Guangzhou, look no further than Qingyuan’s Gulong Gorge. Teenagers will love rafting on the wild waters and younger kids will enjoy the entertaining hike up to a beautiful waterfall.

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Weekend getaway: Flower fields and a ‘secret’ waterfall in Huadu

You are unlikely to find any information about this place but if you want your kids to see a very tall waterfall, sip fresh coconut water with their feet literally in the lake and have fun in the flower fields then the places I mention might just be your next weekend destination. As a bonus, it will cost you next to nothing!

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Weekend Getaway: Stream tracing and a magical forest in Zengcheng

If you feel like a quick getaway to the countryside and you crave fresh mountain air but can’t face a 2 hour drive or don’t have a car, Guangzhou’s outer districts of Huadu, Conghua, Huangpu and Zengcheng have plenty to offer. It is arguably Zengcheng’s farms and waterfalls that are the easiest to reach by public transport though.

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Perfect island escape in Guangdong

Not many know about this island and even fewer had actually been there, which makes it so special and perfect for a family getaway! Welcome to Xiachuan Island, off Guangdong’s south coast!

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How to reach hot springs by metro

Now that the weather has cooled down, you may want to head over to the famous hot springs north of Guangzhou for a nice bit of relaxation but is it safe for young children to use them? Can you even get there without a car?

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Stunning Baishuizhai waterfall with kids

I love waterfalls. Who doesn’t? However, hiking up one which is officially the highest waterfall in China, with a toddler, can quickly turn into a rather tiring experience. Come well prepared though and you’ll all have a wonderful experience!

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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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