What to do with kids in Guangzhou
Ah Baiyun mountain, to many the No.1 attraction in Guangzhou. Most, if not all, of the city’s citizens (and every tourist) have enjoyed hiking its many trails and experiencing its multiple attractions but I doubt you’ve been to a super quiet, hidden away oasis of tranquility right at the foot of this popular mountain range. Come with me and check it out!
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Visit this super central but quiet park for the sprawling lawns, awesome playground, forest-like vibe and even a bit of art!
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Wouldn’t we all like for our kids to enjoy museums, stroll around calmly while admiring the exhibitions, and more importantly, allowing us to do just that? Naive? 100% but one can dream! Some museums do a great job at engaging younger visitors. Others not so much and you end up spending more time being whined at and chasing your kids around than actually looking at artefacts. Is it worth bringing kids to Guangdong Museum then?
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Your kids love popular science but you’ve already been to Guangdong Science Centre or found your kids are too young for most of what’s on offer there. Where else to go? Which place is interactive, fun and will satisfy the younger science-lovers in Guangzhou? I found the perfect place!
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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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South China Botanical Garden is just as much a family-friendly park with bikes to rent and lawns to relax on as it is a scientific facility with an astonishing amount of fascinating flora.
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Expect to see Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, The Smurfs, Chinese and international classic cartoons and comic books with paintings, drawings, sculptures and more displayed at the family-friendly, FREE art centre right next to Luhu Park. Great place to take kids to on a rainy (or a scorching) day!
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This place is amazing and has so much to offer!From child-friendly comedy shows, dance and drama performances and warriors (fake) battling it out on (real) horses to two playgrounds and a mini zoo. Those are just a few attractions at this interesting, built on a grand-scale, family-friendly place very close to Guangzhou.
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Your kids will love the bright orange, gigantic spiral staircase, dreamy interactive displays and a funky climbing wall.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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