High-speed rail direct access! Spend 3 days and 2 nights in a fairy tale with your kids, exhausted but totally worth it

Want to escape the city with your kids during the holiday but worried about the hassle?! Discovered a hidden gem near Beijing—Shandong Quancheng Oulebao, convenient by high-speed rail or self-driving. Spend 3 days and 2 nights turning fairy tales into reality, kids won’t want to leave, and moms can immerse themselves as princesses👑

🚗 Choosing the right transportation is super worry-free
✔️ Self-driving: 4 hours direct from Beijing, plenty of service areas on the way, stop anytime if the kids fuss, visit the Animal Kingdom whenever you want, no need to wait for shuttles, totally flexible pace~
✔️ High-speed rail: Beijing South Station → Jinan West Station, 1.5 hours direct! Taxi or shuttle from the station, seamless connection to the park, easy even with luggage~

🏰 Stay right inside the fairy tale
Highly recommend the Oulebao Knight Resort Hotel Treehouse Room! Open the door to a fairy tale vibe, soak in the private hot spring when tired♨️. The buffet breakfast and dinner are super rich, with Western, Chinese, and kids’ sections, even picky eaters can have seconds~ The park is just downstairs, saving time and allowing re-entry, perfect for a relaxed family trip!

🎡 3 days of super fun activities (with tips to avoid pitfalls)
🔹 Day 1: Animal Kingdom fun
Ride the forest train through the “wild grasslands,” giraffes stretch their necks for food, tigers stroll slowly, close-up feeding is so healing! Don’t miss the parrot theater, birds ride bikes and shoot hoops, kids laugh out loud~ In the evening, watch the sunset at Swan Castle, the pink-gold castle is stunning, every photo looks like a masterpiece!

🔹 Day 2: Dream World excitement
Younger kids rush to the “flying chairs and carousel,” parents playing along won’t feel childish (the castle backdrop is so photogenic!) Older kids challenge the “Blue Fire Roller Coaster,” full of speed and thrills! Don’t miss the fireworks show at night🎆, the galaxy explodes above the castle, kids scream: This must be magic!

🔹 Day 3: Ocean Polar World + Water play
The underwater tunnel feels like entering the “deep sea dragon palace,” belugas and dolphins swim close by, interactive shows are adorable to the core~ Bring swimsuits and slippers! Free swim rings in the drifting area, float slowly, kids want to play 10 times (electric swim rings available for rent, a labor-saving choice)

💡 Complete preparation checklist (key points)
✅ Must bring: kids’ swimsuits/swim rings (few free sizes in the park), water shoes (comfortable for water play), sun hat + sunglasses (outdoor sun exposure!)
✅ Hidden perk: staying at the Knight Hotel includes fast-track park access, less waiting for popular rides by 30 minutes, more time to play another round!
✅ Pitfall to avoid: don’t buy expensive feeding food in Animal Kingdom, bring some carrot sticks yourself (cut finely!), save money and feed more times~

After playing, all I want to say is: This is what a holiday should be like! Kids fully charged, parents fully immersed as “princesses,” photos and stories filled after 3 days, definitely coming back next time💖

Post by EliasHaapala | Jul 27, 2025

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