Parent-Child Travel Treasure Hunt! Stay in a Circus Castle and Watch Your Kids Have the Time of Their Lives.

Families, listen up! I’ve found the ultimate solution for National Day travel with kids. I was worried about crowded places and bored kids, but we accidentally stumbled upon Xiamen Lingling Hotel—and it completely changed the game! This isn’t just a hotel stay; it’s like having an animal park, circus extravaganza, and fairy tale house all rolled into one. Now I can’t stop thinking, "Why didn’t we come here sooner?"

The moment we stepped into the Giraffe Pavilion, my kid broke free from my hand and ran straight to the giraffe! Watching the giraffe slowly lower its head to grab the leaves from my kid’s hand, with its big, blinking eyes—it was so adorable it melted my heart.

The capybara babies in the Capybara Tribe were even cuter, with their round, potato-like bodies waddling around. My kid kept feeding them while saying, "This is my favorite capybara!" Honestly, my kid looked even cuter than the capybaras!

The highlight was the lemur interaction session! These fluffy little creatures weren’t shy at all. When their tails brushed against my kid’s neck, he laughed so hard he rolled on the ground. I was laughing so much while taking photos that I almost cried. A friendly tip: keep an eye on your hair ties and accessories, or these mischievous lemurs might "borrow" them as toys!

Just when I thought the animal interactions couldn’t get any better, the park surprised us with a hidden gem—giant pandas! No need to travel all the way to Sichuan; here you can see twin pandas "Sinian" and "Yunjun" munching on bamboo. Their butt-wiggling, bamboo-chewing antics were so entertaining that not only my kid but even my husband and I couldn’t look away. We stood there for ages, marveling at how adorable these fluffy "dumplings" are.

After a fun-filled day, we returned to the hotel, and the moment we opened the door, my kid screamed with excitement! The panda-themed room was a dream come true for kids. A plush panda lay lazily on the bed, and there was even a little panda tent in the corner. My kid immediately crawled inside and refused to come out, alternating between hugging the panda plushie and playing hide-and-seek in the tent. I finally understood what "hands-free parenting" means—I sat back, scrolled through my phone, and enjoyed some much-needed relaxation.

In the afternoon, the grand finale—the Global Circus Show—kicked off at 2:30 PM. Make sure to grab a front-row seat; you won’t want to miss this! When the foreign performers stacked a five-person human tower, my husband was more nervous than the performers, clenching his fists as if they might fall. And when the fire hoops spun at their feet, the kids’ collective "Wow!" practically blew the roof off. I got goosebumps—it wasn’t just a visual and auditory feast; it was an adrenaline-pumping spectacle!

Here’s a handy checklist of must-visit attractions that will have your kids going wild:
✅ Panda Eating Show: Watch "Sinian" and "Yunjun" munch bamboo and wiggle their butts—it’s more addictive than cartoons.
✅ Capybara Bath Therapy: Observe these giant "potatoes" smiling with their eyes closed, and don’t forget to snap some hilarious photos while feeding them.
✅ Lemur Disco Playground: Get up close with these fluffy cuties, but watch out for your hair ties—they might "borrow" them.
✅ Giraffe Selfie Class: Wait for the giraffe to stretch its head into your afternoon tea setup for the perfect Instagram-worthy shot.
✅ Afternoon Must-See Global Circus Show: Be seated by 2:30 PM to witness jaw-dropping moments.

Location: Xiamen Lingling Hotel

To wrap it up, this parent-child trip was absolutely worth it! My kid played until he was completely exhausted every day, fell asleep instantly at the hotel, and didn’t even talk in his sleep. He even joked that "capybaras are like Dad in the bathtub," which had me laughing until my stomach hurt. If you’re still wondering where to take your kids for the next holiday, trust me—this is the place to go!