Take a boat along ancient canals in Fengjian Water Village, Shunde

Old villages might not be the first thing you think of when figuring out where to take kids on the weekend and I’d agree that this type of a trip is not for everyone. This village in Shunde, Foshan is not some crumbling, over-grown, empty remnant of the past though. After all, how often do you get to take a boat along ancient canals?

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Film sets, playgrounds and kid-friendly live shows? Only at Nanhai CCTV Film and TV Town

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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9 Less-known cities near Guanzhou that make ideal weekend getaways

Longing for a quick city break? How about exploring Guangzhou’s neighbouring cities? They offer history, local delicacies, interesting architecture, beautiful parks and kid-friendly attractions. Psst: The nice hotels are way cheaper there too!

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