Summer is the perfect time to take your kids on a trip! Here are some great destinations for family fun.

🌿 1. Yuhang, Zhejiang: Forest Retreat & Nature Classroom 👉 Why go? Just 1 hour from Hangzhou, this "natural air-conditioned paradise" offers a 20°C forest oxygen bar + firefly wonderland, combining cool escapes with educational fun. 🌟 Highlights: - Dongming Mountain Forest Park: Stroll shaded trails, discover rare plants, and breathe in high-negative-ion air. - Shuangxi Bamboo Rafting: Splash battles on bamboo rafts with thrilling rapids (suitable for ages 5+). - Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park: Stargazing tours, simulated archaeology, and hands-on jade rubbing to unlock 5,000 years of civilization. - Changle Forest Farm’s Muxin Valley: Exclusive July-August firefly nights with lantern-lit "starlight forest" tours (reservation required). 💡 Tips: > Stay in nearby B&Bs; pack mosquito repellent + light jackets. Book kids' workshops at Liangzhu in advance. --- 🚀 2. Wenchang, Hainan: Space Dreams & Coastal Fun 👉 Why go? Rocket launch viewing + interactive space tech to fuel kids’ astronaut dreams, plus coconut palms and ocean breezes. 🌟 Highlights: - Wenchang Space Theme Park: ▶️ 4D rocket launch sims, VR moonwalks, and "junior astronaut" roleplay. ▶️ IMAX dome films and up-close Long March rocket models. - Coconut Grove Tide Pooling: Crab hunting and shell collecting at low tide (Gaolong Bay recommended). - Tonggu Ridge Hiking: Summit views of Moon Bay’s coastal-mountain vistas. 💡 Tips: > Check rocket launch schedules (frequent in summer); indoor park activities ease sun exposure. Pair with a Sanya trip for more variety. --- 🏞️ 3. Nankang, Jiangxi: Countryside Adventures & Mountain Play 👉 Why go? A hidden gem! This 95%-forested "fairy-tale wilderness" offers farming fun + water play in one stop. 🌟 Highlights: - Dashan’ao Forest Park: Stream trekking, fish catching, and tea-field picnics with cicada serenades. - Lela Fun Farm: Crayfish fishing, fruit picking, and DIY Hakka rice rolls (kids’ kitchen is a hit). - Fushi Water Park: Spiral slides, wave pools, and kiddie splash zones for hot-day thrills. - Low-Altitude Aviation Park: Flight simulators to play "junior pilot" (ages 6+). 💡 Tips: > Stay at Star Camp for outdoor movies; pack extra clothes for farm activities. --- 🐎 4. Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia: Grassland Fantasies & Ethnic Culture 👉 Why go? 25°C cool grasslands, horse riding, reindeer feeding, and Mongolian warrior quests—the ultimate summer escape! 🌟 Highlights: - Private Ranch Immersion: ▶️ Milk cows, feed lambs, wear Mongolian robes for archery, and experience nomadic life. ▶️ Family horseback lessons (with pros) and sunset gallops. - Forest Exploration: Feed reindeer in the Greater Khingan Range and hear Ewenki hunter tales. - Borderland Charm: Ride fairy-tale trains and paint matryoshka dolls at Manzhouli’s Matryoshka Park. - Starlight Bonfires: Milky Way gazing, Mongolian dances, and whole-lamb feasts. 💡 Tips: > Private tours ease logistics; pack down jackets for temperature swings. Opt for itineraries with the "Dance of the Horses" show—a must-see! --- ✅ Summer Family Packing Checklist - Sun protection: Kids’ sunscreen, UPF clothing, wide-brim hats - Bug defense: Spray, anti-itch cream (essential for forests/wetlands) - Clothing: Quick-dry shirts, swimsuits, lightweight pants (for grass), sneakers - Emergency kit: Cooling patches, stomach meds, bandages > Trip planning: Short trips (3-4 days) to Yuhang/Nankang; longer trips (5-7 days) to Wenchang/Hulunbuir. Book lodging 1 month ahead for deals!