Chengdu 1h Off-the-Beaten-Path Family Trip! Few People, Beautiful Scenery, Super Fun with Kids

Moms! Don’t worry about where to take your kids around Chengdu anymore! I found a hidden gem just 1 hour away, with few people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking great photos. This is definitely a safe bet for family trips❗

🚇 Transportation Guide:

Public Transport: Take Metro Line 18 or 19 to Sancha Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride. Very convenient for traveling with kids~
Self-driving: Navigate directly to the Expo Park P5 parking lot, super easy parking, and a worry-free trip~

🏠 Accommodation: Stay at Chengdu Shiyuan Waterfall Meijingge:
This hotel is just too cute! Inspired by the "Three Stones and Three Waterfalls," it feels like a natural art museum with a stunning environment~

You can walk to the Expo Park Jiangxi River Waterfall area. Staying in a waterfall-view room, you can see the beautiful waterfall right from the balcony🌊. The kids look forward to watching the waterfall every day~
There’s an outdoor kids’ water play area where the little ones can have a blast and burn off energy, making it easier for parents to relax~
The lobby bar is super cozy! With the sound of waterfalls as background music, order a hand-brewed coffee or a special cocktail🍸. When the kids are tired, just zone out here—it’s so healing~
There’s also a hidden bamboo trail in the residential garden behind the hotel. Take the kids for a morning stroll and enjoy this beautiful scenery in peace—it’s so pleasant~
Don’t miss the Jinyun Chinese Restaurant! The window seats overlook the Ferris wheel night view, super romantic~ The food is very creative, and the summer set menu is just my taste. Highly recommend the pan-seared beef tenderloin with Yulong fruit; the kids loved it too~

🚶 Super Convenient Nearby:

Just a 5-minute walk to the Tianfu Eye Ferris Wheel entrance. Take the kids on the Ferris wheel for an exciting high-altitude view~
A 15-minute drive to Sancha Lake Pier (where you can enjoy boat rides), Danjing Valley rafting, and the 4A scenic spot Danjing Terrace. Plenty of fun activities to choose from~

🌿 Efficient Expo Park Tour Routes:

International Garden Line (Enter through Gate 2):
▸ International Friendship Pavilion (the Paulownia tree is a landmark, great for photos) → International Exhibition Garden (Egypt / Japan / Nepal themes, let the kids experience different cultures) → Botanical Garden (a greenhouse wonder, kids will be fascinated)
▸ Recommended experience: Tianfu Eye Ferris Wheel, a spectacular aerial view of the Expo Park~

Chinese Garden Line (Enter through Gate 1):
▸ Jiangxia Lake (waterfall scenery, super beautiful) → Chinese Horticultural Area (Beijing Garden / Jiangnan Garden are very charming) → Jinyun Building (climb up for a great view) → Yueyang Bridge (beautiful light and shadow at dusk, perfect for photos)

⚠️ Practical Tips:
The park is quite large, so wear comfortable sneakers when touring with kids, and bring sun protection to avoid sunburn~