Taking kids to Kanas! Put the fairy tale forest into the family photo album

After taking my 3-year-old to Kanas, he recites "I want to see the blue lake" every night before bed! Every breath of air here feels like it’s infused with mint. Here’s a complete guide for family-friendly activities and photo spots—just bring the kids and go👇

📸 Magical family photo spots (kids cooperate super well series)
1️⃣ Stunning panoramic view from the Fish Watching Platform
There’s a trick to climbing the 1,068 steps with kids! Prepare a cartoon-shaped small backpack for your child in advance, filled with his favorite cherry tomatoes. Reward him with one tomato every 50 steps. When you reach the top, the kid will shout “Wow! So beautiful!” The S-shaped lake bay with fir forests and snowy mountains is breathtaking. Take morning mist photos before 10 a.m., the lake water shines Tiffany blue. Hold your child on the viewing platform and snap a family photo—pure happiness💎
2️⃣ Cute kid photos by the lakeside flower meadow
The wildflowers along the Sanwan hiking trail are perfect for photos! Set up your child’s small tent next to the red peony flowers, let him hug a toy bear inside, and I play a “flower arranging game” with him using golden lotus flowers. A teammate takes photos from the side, using the lake as a reflector. The kid’s little expressions are super cute—every shot is worth saving🌸
3️⃣ Drone’s god’s-eye view
Fly a drone at Kanas Bridge and watch “Kanas from the sky” with your child! The lake divides the forest in two. In the afternoon, the calcium carbonate flats look like cream in the sunlight. Dress your kid in a pink dress and let her run by the lake. The drone captures her like a little angel in a fairy tale. Over 100 likes on social media👗
4️⃣ Magical Tyndall light at Fairy Bay
Don’t miss it after rain when the sun comes out! Between 9:30-11:00 a.m., sunlight pierces through clouds creating a light waterfall. Have your child stand on the wooden boardwalk holding a small wildflower and say, “Let’s take photos with the light.” He will smile holding the flower. Capture the moment when his hair glows. I printed this photo and put it on the first page of the album🌟

🏨 Family-friendly accommodation guide (top luxury wild style)
Highly recommend the “Kanas Lake View Wild Luxury Hotel”! The hotel is right by the lake, each room has huge floor-to-ceiling windows. In the morning, you can lie in bed with your child and see snowy mountains and lake views—so healing! The hotel has exclusive family suites with children’s tents, picture books, and small slides. Kids can play for hours in the room! There’s also a family restaurant that makes soft baby food, and the staff are very patient. You can even book a lakeside bonfire party at night—kids love dancing the bunny dance~

🚗 Transportation and accommodation tips
✔️ For self-driving with kids, choose Jiadenyu parking for shuttle transfer! The park shuttle bus has special child seats and can hold strollers, much easier than driving yourself.
✔️ For in-depth trips, prioritize staying inside the park! No need to get up early every day to catch the bus. When tired in the afternoon, you can return to the hotel for the kids to nap. The new village cabins are cost-effective and offer a local living experience.
✔️ Buy the two-day ticket! With kids, take it slow. You can only visit 1-2 spots a day. The two-day ticket lets you experience all the fun places.

🍃 Unique kid-friendly activities recommended
▪️ Find a herdsman to take your child horseback riding to the Fish Watching Platform! Choose a gentle horse, put a cute riding helmet on your kid, and the herdsman leads the horse slowly. The kid enjoys the scenery and even greets little lambs along the way.
▪️ Feed chipmunks with small cookies! Tell your child in advance, “Feed gently, don’t scare the little mouse.” He will carefully hand over the cookie. When the chipmunk approaches, the kid’s eyes go wide—super adorable🐿️
▪️ Stay overnight in the park to watch the blue hour! In the evening, sit with your child on a bench by the lake, wrap him in a little jacket, watch the mist rise from the lake, and tell him stories about stars and the lake. He will lean on me and listen—so warm and cozy.

⚠️ Hard-earned tips for traveling with kids
① UV rays are very strong at noon on sunny days! Apply SPF50+ children’s sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours. Use sun hats and sunglasses to prevent sunburn.
② The park shuttle bus is crowded. Walk the Sanwan trail in reverse order with kids (Fairy Bay → Moon Bay → Wolong Bay) to avoid crowds. Kids won’t have to squeeze and can run freely while taking photos.
③ Always bring a thick jacket for your child! Kanas has a 15℃ temperature difference between morning and night. Wear long sleeves in the morning, short sleeves at noon, and rain feels like autumn. Don’t let your child catch a cold!