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Charge! Tongren 2-day family trip with a 900 budget treasure guide✨ Family, Tongren, this charming city hidden in Guizhou, is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the southwest land🌟, radiating unique ethnic customs and natural scenery charm, making it an excellent place for family trips😍. Today, I’m sharing this carefully planned, super detailed guide📖 2-day super detailed best route and fun itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Tongren - Daming Border City 🌅 Morning: Arrive in Tongren, you can choose to fly✈️ to Tongren Fenghuang Airport or take a train🚉 to Tongren Station, then take a bus🚌 or taxi to Daming Border City. Ticket price is 60 RMB💰. In the early morning, step into this replica Ming Dynasty ancient town with your kids, as if traveling back to the Ming Dynasty, starting a wonderful historical exploration journey🎈. 🍜 Noon: Have lunch inside or around Daming Border City, try Tongren’s specialty dishes, and start a culinary journey in Tongren🤤. 🌆 Afternoon: Continue exploring Daming Border City, watch exciting folk performances, participate in fun interactive activities, and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Then head to your booked hotel to check in. Recommended hotel: Tongren Jianghua International Hotel, with a prime location and convenient transportation. 🥰 Evening: Stroll around the hotel area, experience the night vibe of Tongren, and rest early to recharge for the next day’s itinerary✨. Day 2: Fanjing Mountain - Return trip 🌅 Morning: Take a bus or taxi to Fanjing Mountain, ticket price 100 RMB💰 (excluding sightseeing bus and cable car fees). The early morning mist on Fanjing Mountain looks like a fairyland. Take the sightseeing bus and cable car with your kids to the top and start an exploration of this wonderland🎈. 🍜 Noon: Have lunch on or near Fanjing Mountain, tasting local specialties. 🌆 Afternoon: Explore Fanjing Mountain, admire the Mushroom Stone, Red Cloud Golden Summit, and other unique landscapes, feeling the wonders of nature’s craftsmanship. Then prepare for the return trip, carrying beautiful memories of Tongren, ending this unforgettable family trip💕. 6 must-visit attractions and features 1. Daming Border City - Ming and Qing Dynasty Charm 🏰 - Feature: Replica Ming Dynasty architecture, experience Ming history and culture🎊 - Activities: Walk around the ancient city, watch performances, participate in interactive activities🎈 2. Daming Border City - Folk Customs 🎉 - Feature: Experience colorful folk customs and local characteristics🎇 - Activities: Watch folk performances, join traditional activities🧐 3. Fanjing Mountain - Mushroom Stone 🪨 - Feature: Uniquely shaped, standing for thousands of years, a natural wonder🎊 - Activities: View from afar and up close, take photos, marvel at nature’s magic🌱 4. Fanjing Mountain - Red Cloud Golden Summit ⛰️ - Feature: Towering into the clouds, surrounded by mist, like a fairyland🎇 - Activities: Climb the summit, overlook the mountains, enjoy the magnificent scenery🌈 5. Zhongnanmen Historical and Cultural Tourism Area (optional) 🛤️ - Feature: Free entry, ancient streets and alleys, rich historical heritage🎊 - Activities: Stroll ancient streets, visit historic buildings, taste snacks🎈 6. Yamu Valley (optional) 🌳 - Feature: Deep canyon, dense vegetation, fresh and natural🎇 - Activities: Hike along the valley, get close to nature, enjoy natural beauty📿 Pitfalls to avoid 1. Daming Border City: - When watching performances and participating in activities, keep a close eye on your kids to avoid losing them⚠️. Some activities may have time limits, plan your visit order in advance to not miss exciting content. - Souvenir prices in the scenic area may be high; check quality and price carefully to avoid unnecessary spending💰. When dining, ask about prices beforehand to avoid disputes at checkout. 2. Fanjing Mountain: - Book tickets, sightseeing bus, and cable car tickets in advance on the official website to avoid delays. The temperature on the mountain is low, even in summer, bring a thick jacket for your kids. - When climbing the Red Cloud Golden Summit, the path is steep; hold your kids’ hands tightly and pay attention to safety. The mountain is windy; keep hats and belongings secure to prevent them from blowing away. - Protect the environment, do not litter. There are rare plants in the area; teach kids not to pick or damage them. 3. Zhongnanmen Historical and Cultural Tourism Area (optional): - Some ancient street roads are uneven; hold your kids’ hands carefully to prevent tripping. When tasting snacks, pay attention to hygiene and choose clean stalls. - Follow rules when visiting historic buildings; do not touch or damage cultural relics. If photographing locals, ask for permission first. 4. Yamu Valley (optional): - Watch your step when hiking; some areas may be slippery. Do not leave designated paths to avoid danger. - Take mosquito protection measures in summer. There may be small vendors; check prices and quality to avoid being overcharged. Preparation and precautions⚠️ - Ticket booking: Tickets for Daming Border City and Fanjing Mountain can be booked online in advance. Fanjing Mountain tickets require advance reservation, and remember to book sightseeing bus and cable car tickets. Sometimes online booking offers discounts💰. For optional spots, check ticketing methods and prices for Zhongnanmen Historical and Cultural Tourism Area (free) and Yamu Valley. - Clothing: Prepare clothes according to the season👚. In summer, it’s hot; bring light, breathable clothes, sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection. Spring and autumn have comfortable temperatures but may be rainy; bring rain gear. Winter is cold; dress warmly with thick coats, scarves, gloves, etc. - Items to bring: Bring a power bank to keep phones and devices charged for photos, navigation, and recording moments. Prepare common medicines like cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, etc., in case kids feel unwell. Also bring kids’ favorite snacks and water to replenish energy and hydration during the trip, but do not litter in the scenic areas. - Transportation planning: After arriving in Tongren, buses and taxis to attractions are convenient. Buses are economical but pay attention to operating hours; taxis are convenient and fast, use official taxi apps, know approximate fares in advance to avoid being overcharged. Allow enough travel time to Fanjing Mountain to avoid missing reservations. - Safety: Safety is always the top priority during travel. Always watch your kids’ safety in scenic areas🧑‍🤝‍🧑. Teach kids not to go with strangers and to seek parents or staff if problems arise. - Civilized travel: Tongren has unique culture and natural scenery; teach kids to protect the environment, not to spit or litter, respect local customs, follow scenic area rules, and avoid loud noises🌳. Hotel accommodation 1. Tongren Jianghua International Hotel 🌟 - Feature: Prime location, convenient transportation, attentive service💁‍♀️ - Recommendation: Easy access to attractions, complete facilities, comfortable environment🤗 - Budget: About 200 - 400 RMB per night for three people (price varies by room type and holidays) 2. Tongren Nanchangcheng International Hotel 🌟 - Feature: Large scale, high-quality service, well-equipped🍃 - Recommendation: Provides high-quality accommodation experience, vibrant commercial atmosphere nearby😌 - Budget: About 300 - 600 RMB per night for three people (price varies by room type and holidays) 3. Hanting Hotel (Tongren Railway Station Branch) 🌟 - Feature: Cost-effective, close to train station, convenient travel🏨 - Recommendation: Meets basic accommodation needs, rich dining options nearby, suitable for families🥰 - Budget: About 150 - 350 RMB per night for three people (price varies by room type and holidays) Recommended specialties 1. Tongren Pearl Peanuts 🥜: Full kernels, crispy and tasty, rich in nutrition. 2. Sinan Sweet Rice Cake 🍘: Beautiful shape, soft and glutinous texture, moderately sweet and fragrant. 3. Dejiang Gastrodia 🌿: High quality, medicinal value, great for health. 4. Shiqian Moss Tea 🍵: Strong tea aroma, mellow taste, long-lasting aftertaste. Recommended local foods 1. Tongren Shefan😍: Soft, fragrant, rich ingredients, super delicious 2. Suanza Fish🥰: Tender fish meat, sour and spicy, a must-try delicacy 3. Guoba Noodles😋: Smooth texture, crispy rice crust, love it🤤 Personal feelings Family, this 2-day family trip to Tongren felt like a dream journey through history and immersed in nature🥰. In Daming Border City, kids seemed to be in the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, feeling the weight of history and colorful folk customs🌈; at Fanjing Mountain, we were amazed by the unique natural landscapes, as if stepping into a fairyland. The local delicacies made our taste buds cheer, every bite full of Tongren’s unique charm😎. With a 900 budget, we gained full happiness and precious family memories. I believe if you come with your kids, you will also be deeply attracted by Tongren’s charm and have an unforgettable time💕. 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