Your kids will love the bright orange, gigantic spiral staircase, dreamy interactive displays and a funky climbing wall.
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Cultural Park-fun flower shows and Cantonese Opera
If your child loves flowers, is creative and likes art, they’ll thoroughly enjoy this annual, unique, child-friendly event in Guangzhou’s Liwan district. The rest of the park also insn’t bad:)
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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!
Continue reading “9 Less-known cities near Guanzhou that make ideal weekend getaways”Paddle boarding and mini train at Haizhu Lake Park
I live far from Haizhu but I’m more than happy to make the long trip just to visit this huge, beautiful park, which is a part of Haizhu Wetland. Let me tell you why.
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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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If you want to see rice fields but don’t have a car or do not wish to travel far then this is the perfect spot for you! Best of all, you can choose wether to spend your time quietly strolling around the fields and villages or to have fun riding ponies and enjoying a BBQ party with friends.
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If you and your kids enjoy cycling, you will love this beautiful route along the water in Huangpu’s Biological Island. Suitable even for the youngest of cyclists.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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If you’re looking for a memorable, culturally-rich family trip within Guangdong province then Chaozhou is the place for you. Fascinating history, amazing architecture, famous tea, yummy food, fast rickshas, beautiful temples, impressive city wall and tranquil parks-did I miss anything?
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