Check out these great places to escape the summer heat with your kids

Ultimate guide to kid-friendly destinations❗️
Trip highlights
Climate advantage: Xingyi has an average summer temperature of 22°C–28°C. The karst landform creates a natural "air-conditioned room," making it a great place to escape the heat.
Family-friendly: Geological wonders + water activities + intangible cultural heritage experiences to satisfy children's desire to explore and parents' need for leisure.
5-day, 4-night itinerary
Day 1: A fantastic experience in the peak forest
🌞Morning: Cycling in Wanfeng Forest (rent family bikes), visit Buyi farmlands in Nahui Village, and try colorful fried rice.
☀️Afternoon: Learn intangible cultural heritage instruments at Buyi Bayin Hall and DIY batik handkerchiefs (suitable for children ages 5 and older).
🌙Evening: Check in to Fengxi Banshan Homestay (pool + stargazing platform) and participate in the homestay's firefly watching activity.
Day 2: Geological adventure + fairytale castle
🌞Morning: Xingyi Geological Park Museum, touch Triassic ichthyosaur fossils, and participate in children's archeological simulation games.
🌞Afternoon: Wanfeng Lake boat trip (choose an electric boat with a sunshade), explore the "Magic Academy" at Jilong Castle, and take family photos in knight costumes.
💡Tips: The castle's glass plank road requires a height of 1.2m or more. You can prepare non-slip socks in advance.
Day 3: Cool canyon water fun
🌞All day: Hike in Maling River Canyon (choose the Tianxing Gallery section), walk through the waterfall curtain (prepare raincoats), and experience canyon rafting (suitable for ages 6 and older).
☀️Evening: Return to the city to visit the "Starlight Lane" market, try ice jelly and siwawa, and play water gun fights (family interactive games are held every Friday night).
Day 4: Luxury lakeside vacation
☀️Morning: Wanfeng Lake kayaking family competition (children's life jackets are provided), and fish for small fish by the lake (tools can be rented).
🌙Afternoon: Check in to Wanfeng Lake Jing Hotel, pool party + DIY Buyi sachets, and lakeside barbecue in the evening.
Day 5: Natural handmade souvenirs
☀️Morning: Wanfeng Forest tea picking experience (children's tea picking baskets are free), and stir-fry your own "Peak Forest Tea."
🌙Afternoon: Before returning, visit the Guizhou Dragon Museum (free) and take away dinosaur puzzle souvenirs.
💡Exclusive tips for families
🚖Transportation: It is more convenient to charter a car between attractions (approx. CNY 200/day). It is recommended to prepare a small car refrigerator to store complementary foods.
🍚Dining: Recommended Nahui Village "Buyi Farmhouse," children's meals include sour soup fish (without spicy), and colorful glutinous rice.
⚠️Safety: The canyon trails are slippery, so it is recommended to wear stream tracing shoes; there are dedicated people watching over the Wanfeng Lake water play area.
💰Discounts: Children under 1.4m are free to enter scenic spots, and Jilong Castle boat trips offer family packages (CNY 180 for 2 adults and 1 child).
💡List of essential items for escaping the summer heat
④ Sun protection: Children's sunscreen, UV-protective clothing + sun hat
③ Water fun: Quick-drying clothes, water guns, waterproof phone pouch
② Emergency: Fever reducer patches, mosquito repellent spray, bandages
① Fun: Insect observation box, geological magnifying glass

Xingyi perfectly combines the magnificence of karst landforms with the tenderness of the Buyi people. This summer, bring your children to experience a dual enlightenment of nature and culture!