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As people's quality of life improves day by day and their lovely children grow up, more and more parents want to take their children to see the world and broaden their horizons. A short trip every month has become a plan that many parents in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai have always insisted on.
The annual short holidays, especially the seven-day National Day holiday, are long-awaited travel opportunities for parents and children. However, before making plans, the fear of facing the massive crowds of tourists often leads to hesitation, worry, and even hesitation.
In order to help everyone solve this problem, we have summarized some places with small population and beautiful scenery in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, so that you can find parent-child activities that are both niche and interesting.
Fuzhi Mountain is located in Lingnan Township, Shangyu District, at the junction of Shangyu, Shengzhou, and Yuyao. Its main peak, at 861.3 meters, is the highest peak in Shangyu District. The area boasts picturesque scenery, fresh air, and an elegant and tranquil atmosphere. It's a haven for spring outings, summer escapes, autumn hiking, and winter barbecues, making it a haven for urbanites seeking a sanctuary to reconnect with nature and enjoy the rural landscape. Fuzhi Mountain is named after the Eastern Jin Dynasty landscape poet Xie Lingyun, who wrote, "I ascended this mountain, drank wine, composed poetry, and after drinking, I turned over my cup."
This is a popular and beautiful resort in recent years. It boasts vast expanses of thousand-year-old terraced fields, quaint and picturesque mountain trails, rapeseed and cherry blossoms in April, chestnut-picking opportunities from September to October, stunning glacier rock waves, and the children's favorite, alpine grass skiing. It's a perfect destination for a relaxing family outing.
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Climb to the top of Fuzhi Mountain
Fuzhi Mountain is a branch of Siming Mountain. It is located at the southernmost tip of Shangyu City, Zhejiang Province. The main peak is 861 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in Shangyu.
Exploring the Mystery of Glacial Rock Waves
Halfway up Fuzhi Mountain, a vast, overlapping mass of cobblestones converges into a magnificent, breathtaking rock wave. Professor Han Tonglin has identified this as a Quaternary glacial relic, dating back approximately 3 million years.
Kids' fun grass sliding experience
You may have skated on ice and slid down a slide, but have you ever taken your children to skate on real grass? Let's take you to the real alpine grasslands of Fuzhi Mountain to have fun grass skating~
Magical Jointed Rock
On the second day, you can also visit the amazing volcanic columnar jointed rocks near Shishe Village and take the children to observe this interesting geological wonder.
Tips: A two-day, one-night trip to Fuzhi Mountain is ideal for children, as there's only one resort on the mountain offering overnight stays. Booking a stay there will allow you to avoid the crowds of single-day travelers and enjoy the mountain all to yourself for a relaxing holiday. However, rooms at the resort are limited, so book early if you need one.
Hiking is an excellent choice for holiday travel. You can take your children to enjoy the mountains and rivers, breathe fresh air, and the scenery is more beautiful than that of scenic spots without having to squeeze into the crowds.
If you're a hiking enthusiast, you've probably heard of the Wuyue Ancient Trail. While it's a classic and beautiful trail, it can be a bit strenuous for children. Don't worry, there's a special family-friendly way to enjoy the Wuyue Highlights section, which also includes a visit to the beautiful Wuyue Tianchi Lake.
Hike from the Tianlong Grand Canyon in Lin'an, Zhejiang to the Tianchi Lake in Western Zhejiang, and then take a bus directly from there. This reduces the Ningguo section by half, making the entire hike about 6 kilometers and only taking about 3 hours. Children over 6 years old can easily complete it.
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Visit Tianchi Lake in Western Zhejiang
Tianchi Lake is located on the top of a mountain in western Zhejiang at an altitude of nearly 1,200 meters. It has a surface area of 800 acres. The lake water is clear and blue, and the sky and water are one color. The surrounding mountains are gently sloping, and the view is wide. It is the main habitat of the sika deer, a national first-class protected animal. It is worth a visit!
Natural Bridge Abseiling Experience
Under the guidance of professional teachers, the children learned how to rappel down from the bridge. The bridge is about 20 meters high and there is a turquoise stream in the canyon. We rappelled directly from the bridge to the river beach in the stream. It was so beautiful and cool.
Rich experience activities
Not only are there cool hiking and bridge rappelling activities, but the nearby Laoduixi Scenic Area also offers many interesting and fun activities such as ancient oil pressing, bamboo pole dancing, and earthen stove parent-child cooking. It will definitely be a very happy two days~
Tips: While the Wuyue Ancient Trail is easy to hike, it's best not to go it alone. Visit nearby farmers to find a guide who knows the way. For a family-friendly hike, one person should drive to Wuyue Tianchi to pick everyone up. If you're not driving, you can opt for a group tour for added convenience.
Accommodation: There is only one hotel in the mountain, called "Zhexi Grand Canyon Resort Hotel". In addition, you can also consider various farmhouses on the mountain.
Jilong Mountain is located in Tonglu, Hangzhou, on the banks of the Yaolin Fairyland and Tianmu Creek. This scenic mountain retreat, traversing the Shiqian karst caves, offers a breathtaking natural landscape. Jilong Mountain, a typical karst landform, stands 818 meters above sea level, nestled within an exposed zone of alpine rock and lava, dotted with numerous rocky peaks.
There are many natural caves in the mountain, which are connected from front to back. Among them, Wolong Cave is more difficult, while Jinniu Cave is simpler. You can take your children to walk in the cave and get close to the stalactites.
Of course, not everyone knows the way to the niche and fun places. There is a Tonglu Jilongshan Camping and Adventure Base in Jilongshan, which not only arranges professional caving guides, but also takes children to participate in wilderness survival themed experience activities, such as ziplining, cooking bamboo tube rice, and making hunting tools, which is both educational and entertaining.
Not far away is the Chuiyun Tongtian River Scenic Area, which is a karst underground river cave. You need to take a boat to enter, and the experience is also very unique. If you go early the next morning, you can avoid the crowds relatively and experience the double cave experience of "natural caves in the mountains" + "underground river caves" in Tonglu at the same time.
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Cave exploration
For young geologists, we have specially arranged a double cave experience tour of "natural caves in the mountains" and "underground river caves", which is a great place to cool off in the summer.
Wilderness Survival
At the Tonglu Jilongshan Camping and Adventure Base, you can experience ziplining, grilling bamboo rice, and hunting tools, learn wilderness survival skills, and even have a bonfire party in the woods.
Fun activity experience
At the Tonglu Qingyuan Valley expansion base , there are fun experiences that children love, such as catching loaches, climbing trees, and ziplining. They have a lot of fun the whole time.
Tips: If you want to visit Tonglu Jilongshan Camping and Adventure Base and Tonglu Qingyuan Valley Expedition Base during holidays, you need to contact us in advance to make an appointment. It will be more fun if there are more people.
Tongzhou Island, also known as "Datongzhou," is located in Xintong Township, Fuyang City, Zhejiang Province. It covers a total area of 4 square kilometers and has an 8-kilometer shoreline. Legend has it that Tongjun Laoren, a medicine sage from the Yellow Emperor's time, grew herbs on the island. It is one of the oldest islets on the Fuchun River and the first sand island encountered as the river enters Fuyang. Surrounded by clear waters and reflecting green mountains, Datongzhou is shaded by trees at the island's head and lined with willow trees along the shore. The island retains its pristine rural scenery, offering a rare opportunity for people to reconnect with nature.
Tongzhou Island is located in the center of the Fuchun River. There is only one bridge that can be used for traffic connecting it to the mainland. Although the island seems isolated from the world, it offers a wide variety of activities, including kayaking on the Fuchun River, cycling in the ancient woods, catching crabs by the river, rapeseed flowers in spring, and wheat fields in autumn.
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Parents and their kids can enjoy kayaking on the Fuchun River. The water is incredibly clear, and even at shallow depths, you can easily catch fresh river food! Nestled between lush green mountains, the river is surrounded by verdant waters. Kayaking is the perfect way to experience the Fuchun River's breathtaking beauty.
Ride a leisurely double convertible bicycle to the other end of the island for a stroll along the cool and quiet ancient forest trail. The pristine forest that occupies half of the island allows parents and children to fully experience the colors and sounds of nature.
Tips: The island is relatively undeveloped and has no hotels. Instead, there are comfortable and clean local customs. These are all newly built three-story villas designed for tourists to relax and vacation on the island. If you want to experience camping, you can bring your own gear and enjoy the quiet nights on the island. You can also prepare both a homestay and a tent.
Yixing, formerly known as "Jingyi" and "Yangxian," is located in southern Jiangsu Province, on the west bank of Lake Taihu. A renowned Chinese pottery capital, Yixing is known as "the ancient capital of pottery, a world of caves, an oasis of tea, and a sea of bamboo." Yixing is the birthplace of purple clay teapots and boasts over 80 limestone caves, over 3,500 hectares of tea plantations, and an 800-mile-long bamboo sea. The renowned Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo wrote in Yixing, "I bought land in Yangxian when I am old, for the beauty of its rivers and mountains." Yixing culture is a reflection of the Wu and Yue traditions.
For a fun experience in Yixing, you can go to the Shui En Si Di Sailing Training Center by Tuan Jiu Lake to experience sailing, kayaking, and purple clay pottery making. You can also go to Longchi Mountain Bicycle Park to experience the fun of combining 10,000 acres of tea islands with parent-child cycling. You can also go to the tea factory to experience the tea picking and tea making process in the tea fields.
Sailing, purple clay pottery, cycling in the tea fields, tea picking and making
We personally drove a handsome sailboat on the beautiful lake. We took the helm, pulled the sails, and learned about sailing through practical experience.
In the early morning, you can stroll, cycle, or take a ride on a scooter in the beautiful Longchi Mountain, passing by bamboo forests, flower valleys, farmlands, etc. along the way, and fully enjoy your holiday time.
Yixing is often called the "Oasis of Tea." A visit to Yixing is a must-see for children, exploring the vast expanse of tea fields within the scenic Tea Island. We offer special opportunities for children to learn how to pick tea leaves from tea pickers and become a true tea farmer. They can also learn how to make tea from a tea roaster and learn how to brew tea from a tea art master, finally serving a cup of sweet, refreshing tea to their parents.
Tips: There are two pick-up and return points at Longchishan Bicycle Park, Longchishan Service Area and Linchang Service Area. The two service areas are 10 kilometers apart. If you don’t look at the map carefully, it’s easy to get confused. Single bicycles can only be rented by children over 14 years old. Younger children can rent parent-child bicycles and QQ bicycles.
Lianshan Bashang Grassland in Nanjing's Liuhe District is a simple mountain, allowing you to experience grassland without having to travel to Inner Mongolia. While the mountain is not high, with several rolling peaks, Lianshan is only a hundred meters high and has no steps. Originally, there was no road, but as more people walked, they trampled down two rows of grass, creating two narrow hiking trails. Entering from the trail, you'll be greeted by blue sky and white clouds, a sudden sense of the vastness of the earth. The grasslands stretch across the mountain, lush and verdant, with the occasional figure of a farmer. The "Bashang Grassland" was originally a volcanic area, with a relatively thin soil layer. Few trees survived, save for the extremely resilient pine trees. Years later, Lianshan, without its pine forests, has taken on a unique charm.
If you catch the Pablo Nomad Festival, you'll be transported to the Mongolian grasslands. With a bit of luck, you might even witness Mongolian wrestling, sheep herding races, and camel rides. There's also a hot air balloon ride over the grasslands. Lianshan, located near Nanjing, boasts beautiful attractions like Yaxi Slow City and Zhimaling, perfect for a relaxing weekend.
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Entering from the small path, you can see blue sky and white clouds, and grasslands covering the mountains. The slope here is very gentle. Walking up to the top of Lianshan Mountain, you can look around and see the beautiful countryside, the mirror-like holy lake, and the white birch forest.
The popular internet celebrity destination [Zhimaling] is a fairyland. After entering, the mountains and windmills in the distance and the reflection of the Metasequoia forest in the water become very dreamy.
Tips:
The hot air balloon over Lianshan Grassland is a mini-cabin, limited to 2-3 people, with a rise of 20-25 meters and a total flight time of approximately 10-15 minutes. Whether the hot air balloon can take off will be affected by the weather and wind conditions of the day.
Before I put any thought into traveling, I never knew that there were so many niche parent-child activities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. After reading this article, take your children on a travel plan to broaden their horizons. Say goodbye to the crowded traditional scenic spots, step into nature, and open the door to explore a new world of fun.
You will find that the children change little by little, and gradually become willing to talk, know how to share, not afraid of difficulties, and sunny and cheerful during each journey.
