Carb Kingdom | Serene Family Fun at Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple

| Serene Family Fun at Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple. 🏨 Accommodation Xinchang Duogao Mijing Hotel 📍 Address: No. 127-129, Renmin Middle Road, Xinchang County (Entrance of Carb Kingdom on South Street) Smart Experience: Highly intelligent rooms equipped with smart curtains, projection screen casting, smart toilet, Xiao Du voice assistant, etc. Also features 30-second quick check-in and instant check-out. Facilities: Our room came with a mini fridge, separate wet/dry bathroom, and complete toiletries. The hotel also has a gym, laundry room (items like conditioner, razors, and children's slippers available upon request from the front desk) to meet various guest needs. 🚗 Transportation 1. Self-drive: Park in the hotel's underground garage and take the free shuttle. 2. High-speed rail: Arrive at Shengzhou Xinchang Station or Xinchang North Station, then take a taxi or transfer to a bus. 🌟 Must-Visit Family Attractions 1. Petrified Wood Dinosaur Park: Features petrified wood over 100 million years old with visible lightning strike and insect bore marks—precious paleontological relics of Xinchang. Kids can interact with "dinosaurs," explore ancient mysteries, and learn about paleontology—super fun! 2. Shuanglin Grottoes: Houses the "First Reclining Buddha in Asia," 37 meters long and 9 meters high, carved directly into the rock. Awe-inspiring and magnificent, it lets children experience the charm of grotto art. 3. Thousand Buddha Temple: Also known as Qianfo Rock, it contains 1,075 Buddha statues of varying sizes, some predating the Grand Buddha. The Southern Dynasty grotto carvings are incredibly precious—great for kids to feel the weight of history. 4. Liberation Pond: Exudes the serenity of Buddhist sanctity, with mountains and trees reflected on the water. The southern cliff bears the inscription "Namo Amitabha" by Master Hongyi, and "Liberation Pond" is calligraphed by Qian Silian—perfect for family photos. 5. Jiangnan's Largest Buddha: A 16.3-meter-tall stone Maitreya seated statue, carved over 30 years, radiating grandeur—bring the kids for blessings. 🥘 Food Recommendations 1. Temple Noodles: Near the Buddha Heart Square, perfect for a warm, filling bowl after exploring. The noodles are chewy, and the broth is delicious. 2. Guolatou: A Xinchang specialty snack similar to multigrain pancakes, crispy outside with rich fillings, available at nearby snack streets. 3. Spring Pancakes: Paper-thin and crispy, can be rolled with fried dough, stinky tofu, or oil dumplings—carb lovers shouldn't miss it. 4. The hotel's snack street below features a full range of Xinchang's representative snacks: steamed soup dumplings, triangle dumplings, taro dumplings, stir-fried rice cakes, etc. ❗ Handy Tips 1. Strollers are manageable but require carrying in parts of Shuanglin Grottoes and Prajna Valley—can be tiring. 2. The Dinosaur Park has limited hours, so plan early if visiting with kids. 3. Pack comfortable sneakers, activewear, and weather-appropriate items like mosquito repellent, sunglasses, or rain gear. 4. Dress kids in traditional Chinese outfits for super atmospheric photos.