I found the ultimate summer vacation spot for kids! Explore Huizhou for just 2k+ per person!
by AHY. Gus 3418
Aug 1, 2025
Who would've thought? This summer, I took my kids to Huizhou for a 5-day, 4-night trip at just 2k+ per person! Misty Jiangnan scenery, intangible cultural heritage crafts, fishing and water play, cloud-top BBQ... The kids went wild while I relaxed, and the cultural immersion was next-level! Moms, save this guide now!
🏮 Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan—Immerse in Huizhou Flavors
✈ Stunning river views upon arrival! Stayed at the Anchihua Hotel downtown—opening the window to the river was pure therapy~ 🏙
🍽 Dinner was a flavor explosion! Stinky mandarin fish was addictive! Fangxinyu's hairy tofu: crispy outside, tender inside. Wang Yitiao's wontons were mind-blowingly fresh. Braised pork ribs & Huangshan sesame cakes🌮—we couldn't stop eating! The kids loved it too!
📜 Day 2: Paper Magic + Li Bai-Inspired Boat Ride!
📍 China Xuan Paper Cultural Park: Watched masters "conjure" xuan paper! Ancient techniques came to life—the kids were mesmerized! They even tried paper-making themselves—so rewarding!🧻
🚣 Taohuatan Bamboo Rafting: Rode bamboo rafts🛶 with the kids, reciting "Peach Blossom Pool a thousand feet deep"—felt like stepping into Li Bai's farewell poem! The landscape was breathtaking😭
🖌 Day 3: Become a Heritage Artisan! + Glamping Under the Stars✨
🏮 Inkstick, Brush & She Inkstone Adventure! Packed morning:
- Traced golden lines on Huizhou inksticks—sparkling and exquisite!
- Made their own brushes🖊!
- Watched masters carve She inkstones—kids even DIYed mini inkstone models!
Deep cultural dive! Experts explained everything—knowledge overload!📚
☕ Moon Marsh Café: Took photos from the second-floor window—straight out of an ink painting! Super photogenic!
🧑🌾 Countryside Fun Time! Picked veggies🥬, mud-fished in rice fields🐟, and had water fights by the stream! Kids unleashed their energy—pure joy!
🌌 Overnight at Guanlu Tenthouse: Floor-to-ceiling windows for stargazing✨! Sleek design—kids said it felt like a spaceship! Family rooms were perfect!
⛰ Day 4: Conquer Huangshan from the Textbooks! + Cloud-Top Romance
🧗 Kid-Friendly Hike! Chose the right route (front mountain + cable car)—effortless! After Hero Slope, it was smooth sailing. Kids bounced around seeing the iconic pines and rocks from their textbooks—they were ecstatic!⛰
☁ Cloud-Top Afternoon Tea: Post-hike, enjoyed a dreamy tea session🍵 with sea of clouds and peaks—too cozy to leave~
🎇 Starlit BBQ Party! Evening breeze + grilled treats🍖 + outdoor movie🎬 + karaoke! Unbeatable vibes—kids spun with joy!
🎬 Day 5: Costume Photoshoot! — Homeward Bound
👘 Xiuli Film Set: Few crowds, stunning backdrops! Dressed in traditional outfits—instant Huizhou young masters/ladies! Covered bridges, ancient streets, artsy shops... The "My Own Swordsman" set is here!📸 Left with hearts full~
✅ Why "Ultimate"?
- Culture overload: Hands-on heritage crafts—learning while playing!
- Kid-friendly: Well-planned routes, farm/water fun to burn energy, cable cars for easy summits!
- Quality eats & stays: Authentic Huizhou feasts, glamping under stars!
- Budget king: All highlights for just 2k+ per person—unbeatable for summer!
📌 Pro Tips:
- Huizhou summers are rainy🌧—pack kids' rain gear and extra clothes!
- Mountains are cooler—bring a light jacket.
- Bug spray! Bug spray! Bug spray!🦟 (x3)
- Check intangible heritage activity schedules in advance!
Post by AHY. Gus 3418 | Aug 1, 2025














