Top 5 China’s destinations for you and your child
Meet a variety of people, have close contact to all kinds of animals, and enjoy magnificent mountains, soft lakes, and vast grasslands. Children can experience a lot through a journey like this. Expats Holidays recommends 5 destinations that are perfect for you and your children!
Inner Mongolia – The cradle of the northern nomads
Huitengxile Grassland
Take your children to Mongolia’s Huitengxile Grassland, one of the most intact alpine flower grasslands in the world. Its unique landscape makes it very suitable for family adventures. In summer, the region is covered in yellow flowers and dotted with blue lakes with romantic canyons and windmills. Since ancient times, this place has been a favorite summer resort for the emperors.
During the day time you and your children can learn to ride horses, witness the Mongolian traditional obo sacrifice and learn to cook authentic Mongolian cuisine in the yurt. It’s also possible to enjoy the fun of mushroom picking from June to September.
In the evening, you can participate in a bonfire party and fall asleep under the starry sky.
Badain Jaran Desert
In addition to the grasslands, Inner Mongolia offers also a desert. Ranked as the third largest desert in the world and ranked as the first in the “Five Most Beautiful Deserts in China” selected by the “Chinese National Geographic”.
There are world desert peaks higher than the Sahara Desert, the world’s largest Mingsha Mountain, and more than one hundred desert lakes around. Remember to explore the Badain Jaran Temple called the Desert Palace, which is hidden in the depths of the desert as the sustenance of human faith.
Your children can enjoy entertainment projects such as camel riding, jeep surfing, sandboarding, archery, and so on.
Yunnan – In-depth experience of ethnic minorities
Lijiang Naxi village
As a world heritage city, Lijiang is a must-see for everyone. Yuhu Village, about 18 kilometers away from the ancient city, is the residence of the Naxi people, a glimpse in the past at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Experience together with your child a Naxi home in Yuhu Village. A typical Naxi home is a stone house with Naxi characteristics, decorated with flowers. During your time there, you can wear a Naxi costume, enjoy the fun of feeding horses and chop wood in the forest. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to make tofu with a local, its the most authentic Naxi cuisine.
Dali
Dali is the place where the Bai people gather. In addition to the ancient city scenery, there are many intangible cultural heritages such as the overlord whip dance and the ancient blue dyeing. It is also known as “the hometown of Bai tie-dyeing.”
Visit a Bai family courtyard, spend some time with your children learning about the craft and culture of blue dyeing, and make your own work under the guidance of the master.
In addition, you can make some delicious flower cakes at the flower farm in Yinqiao Town. The Dian-style flower cake has been used as a royal snack in the palace of the Qing Dynasty. You can also stay with the Bai family and eat an authentic Bai banquet. This will be a special memory from your journey.
Sichuan – Land of natural abundance
Visit Panda
If you want to get close to a panda, the Dujiang Panda Base will be your best choice!
Your children will not only be able to get close to pandas, they also can watch documentaries about giant pandas to gain more knowledge. Before you leave remember to send a postcard with panda postmarks. That way you can share your memory with your loved ones.
Mount Emei
From the bottom of the mountain to the top, you can find the Baoguo Temple, the Fuhu Temple, the Qingyin Wonderland and many other fantastic sceneries.
Enjoy the sea clouds during the day, and watch the stars during the night. Mount Emei is the best place to see some monkeys, making it a favorite for children! It’s the largest natural wild monkey area and as long as tourists do not hurt them, they are all very docile.
In addition to the quirky monkeys, Mount Emei is full of lush flowers and plants, which are bound to arouse endless fun for the children.
Guizhou – Mysterious Landscape
Miao Village
In Guizhou, Danzhai Miao batik is extremely famous, and it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in China. Coming to the land of batik, with such a rich cultural and ethnic atmosphere, it is important to take children to create their own work.
It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Danzhai Village to Xijiang Miao Village. Xijiang is inhabited by the Miao nationality, which has completely preserved the long original ecological culture of the Miao. Stroll along the terraced waterways or enjoy the folk customs. Since the best education is along the road, let your children understand the knowledge of Miao ethnic minority.
Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
The Xiaoqikong Scenic Area has been included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List. No matter what age you are, you will be excited when you get to come here.
The Xiaoqikong Bridge above the water is a cultural artifact that was built in the Qing Dynasty. This is not only a good place to take pictures, but also a great time to fully appreciate the beauty of Chinese bridge architecture. Your children can have fun in the Xiaoqikong River, or you can choose to cruise on the Yuanyang Lake.
Guangxi – Picturesque countryside
Guilin
Guilin includes everything for the family. Take a bamboo raft on the Li river, enjoy the thousand-year history of osprey fishing, ride a bike along the Shili Gallery, or walk to the Yulong River to see the sunset scenery. If you want a change of scenery, take your children to the Xingping Ancient Town with well-preserved brick houses scattered everywhere.
Take your children to the Zhuang and Yao villages and explore the close by famous Longji rice terraces. In the early morning, the shine from the sunrise combined with the fog is extremely mesmerizing.
Chongzuo
If you have already been to Guilin, you may want to consider Chongzuo, since it’s still kinda unknown to tourists.
The Detian Waterfall Scenic Area is the must-see spot on this trip. It is located in Chongzuo City on the border with Vietnam and straddles both China and Vietnam. You can get on the boat to experience the strange sensation of passing through two different countries.
The Mingshi Scenic Area offers a rural atmosphere with a unique karst landscape. It is often referred to as China’s “second Guilin”. You and your children can enjoy a trip on a bamboo raft and discover the rural life in China.
Tour Itineraries
3-Day Breathtaking Guilin Tour
6-Days Inspiring Xishuangbanna Tour
We understand how difficult it can be to arrange a family trip, especially when you have many children or babies. This is why we are here to support you! If you need any help to design a great kid-friendly trip, please feel free to contact our travel consultants at any time!
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