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No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangxi

Bei Hai Silver Beach

Bei Hai Silver Beach is located on the southern coast of Beihai, stretching approximately 24 km from east to west. The beach is formed by high-grade quartz sand that is fine and white, glistening silver under the sunlight—hence the name "Silver Beach." It is known for its "long and flat shore, fine white sand, clean water, gentle waves, and no sharks," making it a natural seaside bathing spot and venue for water sports. The core area of the attraction is divided from west to east into four functional zones: Happy Harbor Zone, Xiuying Tide Sculpture Zone, Silver Sand Wave-Chasing Zone, and Pingtan Listening-to-Waves Zone, unfolding gradually from lively to tranquil. The giant stainless steel sculpture "Tide" in the Xiuying Tide Sculpture Zone is a landmark of Beihai. After nightfall, the sculpture combines lighting, fountains, and multimedia shows, presenting a light-and-water dance performance synchronized with music—a highlight of Silver Beach night tours. The attraction also features the "Three Halls and One Beach" new offerings—the Wonder Ocean Hall themed around family-friendly marine interaction, the Ice Realm Cooling Hall featuring ice sculpture art and avant-garde dance theater, the Sea Realm Fashion Hall combining a sea-view restaurant and a seaside library, and the Fashion Vitality Beach offering daytime beach gear and nighttime entertainment, providing rich choices from daytime water fun to nighttime leisure.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Zhanjiang

Chikan Old Street

Chikan Old Street is formed by a network of over a dozen old streets and alleys, including Minzhu Road, Minzu Road, and Minquan Road. A market was established here as early as the Song Dynasty. After the port opened for trade during the Qing Dynasty, merchants from Fujian, Zhejiang, Chaozhou, and other regions arrived by sea, leading to a bustling trade hub filled with merchant ships. This history left behind street names like Fujian Street and Chaozhou Street, which are still in use today. After France leased Guangzhou Bay in the late 19th century, European architecture blended with Lingnan-style arcades, creating the continuous Nanyang-style architectural complex seen today. Arched porches, carved parapets, and stained-glass windows can be seen everywhere along the streets and alleys. The old street is packed with attractions: the clock tower-style Guangzhou Bay Commercial Club Meeting Site on Minzhu Road, the former site of the Chikan Port Wharf, the Former Residence of Xu Aizhou, as well as Jingyuan Garden, Shuixian Well, and more. Most of these spots are within walking distance of each other, and the web series "The Bad Kids" was also filmed in this area. Unlike many newly built imitation ancient streets, locals still live here today. You can see people sitting and cooling off under the arcade colonnades, find Zhanjiang snacks like boji chui (steamed rice cakes), shrimp cakes, and seafood noodles along the street, and discover small creative shops and exhibition halls scattered in the alleys. The vibrant local life and the old-world charm are layered together in the same scene. When visiting, you can start from the Commercial Club Meeting Site on Minzhu Road and walk through the old alleys toward the former site of the ancient wharf. Pay attention to the bluestone slabs under your feet and the lintels and window lattices of the old houses at the corners; many details are hidden in inconspicuous places. The Dachang Theater in the district hosts a "Weekend Theater," where Cantonese opera and Leiju opera performances often echo through the century-old arcades, adding more local charm to your trip to the old street.

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Haikou

Leiqiong Global Geopark

Leiqiong UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Shishan Town, Haikou City. The park has a variety of volcanoes and is a natural geological museum. At the commanding heights of the crater, you can get a breathtaking view of the urban areas of Haikou and the Qiongzhou Strait. In addition to the circular caldera view, you can also walk along the trail to the bottom of the caldera. Not only is it cool, there are also many plants, forming a natural oxygen bar.

Nanning Botanical Garden

Nanning Botanical Garden is not a single park in the traditional sense, but a "plant kingdom" formed by integrating three major parks: Qingxiu Mountain, Nanning Garden Expo Park, and Wuxiangling Forest Park, with a total planned area of 25.11 km². Its main park, Qingxiu Mountain, is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, known as the Emerald of the Green City. It has a forest coverage rate of over 98%, houses over 7,100 species of plants, and features 11 specialized gardens. The Millennium Cycad Garden within the park is a must-see highlight, and its crown jewel is a Cycas pectinata known as the "Cycad King," which is approx. 1,360 years old. In addition, the natural ecological Orchid Garden houses over 300 species and more than 300,000 orchids, simulating wild habitats and offering great ornamental value. Nanning Botanical Garden’s core mission is ex-situ plant conservation, with a focus on protecting medicinal and karst plants. It is not only an ark for plants but also an ideal place for residents and tourists to get close to nature and experience the ecological charm of the Green City. Stepping inside is like entering a vibrant, ever-living green treasure trove.

Maode Grand View Garden

Maodegong Grand View Garden is located in Zurong Village, Longmen Town, Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. It is based on the culture of spicy sauce and reproduces the traditional wine-making, sauce-making, sugar-making, porcelain-making and stone-carving techniques of Leizhou Peninsula. Maodegong Grand View Garden has grafted characteristic buildings from different regions of China, including the representative buildings of the Hui style mansion in the east, the representative buildings of the Mongolian yurt in the north, the representative buildings of the cave dwellings in the west, and the single Lei style building "Three Houses" in the south. "Three Houses" was built with reference to the former residence of Maodegong and his wife and was enlarged 40 times. At present, the Grand View Garden also has a rural culture theme restaurant, a boutique hotel with hands as the theme, a Leizhou specialty snack city, and a "Hand in Hand Square" that reflects the simple and sincere love story of rural farmers.

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang Black-headed Gull Cruise

Zhanjiang Black-headed Gull Cruise is located at Techeng Yudao Pier in Xiashan District. It is a luxury cruise ship built by Zhanjiang Shipping Group that integrates sightseeing, catering and entertainment. You can watch the cargo wharf, the military harbor, the South Oil Base at close range, and enjoy the scenery on both banks of Zhanjiang Port.

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Nanning Fantawild Asian Legend

As the first customized theme park in the Fantawild theme park series, Fantawild Asian Legend presents the natural sceneries, history and folk customs of the ten ASEAN countries, allowing you to travel all over Southeast Asia in one day without going abroad.

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No. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hainan

Yanoda Tropical Rainforest

The annual average temperature of Yanoda rainforest is 24°C and the negative oxygen ions per cubic meter is 20,000. This is a veritable "natural oxygen" and the original "plant gene bank". Advanced climate and geographical environment cultivate a beautiful green rainforest secret. There are iconic landscapes such as the Rainforest Valley, the Three Valleys and the Dream Valley of the Park. They are lush and colorful, and contain natural purity and particularity. Travel and get close to nature ▶Rainforest Valley Take a stroll here and listen to the heartbeat of the rainforest The Rainforest Valley is a hidden wonderland in the forest, with lush green forests and fairy mist. The annual average temperature is 24 degrees, warm and pleasant, and it brings together towering banyan trees, century-old vines and the six wonders of the rainforest. The tour channel of the Rainforest Valley consists of wooden plank roads, stone steps and suspension bridges, and is 3.5 kilometers long. It is divided into three circular routes: large, medium and small, to meet the sightseeing needs of all kinds of people. ▶Dream Valley Immerse yourself in the rainforest and uncover the mystery Dream Valley has cascading waterfalls, white rapids and green pools. Along the way, there are waterfalls pouring down, like jade beads rolling, like flawless jade, and extremely transparent. Walking into Dream Valley, you can feel the cool breeze and experience the pure and freshness brought by the unique ecological environment. ▶Sandao Valley Wandering among the mountains and rivers, breathing in the rainforest The natural drop of Sandao Valley is 300 meters, with undulating terrain and crisscrossing valleys. You can enjoy the coolness of the rain forest at 18° north latitude. You can enjoy the incomparable pleasure brought by nature and feel the harmony between man and nature in the artistic conception of flowing clouds and water. ▶Happy Heaven(Located in the Rainforest Valley) The wind chimes are swaying, bringing blessings There are four gates on the road to happiness: the gate of friendship, the gate of love, the gate of family affection and the gate of happiness, representing long-lasting friendship, long-lasting love between husband and wife, a harmonious and peaceful family, and a happy and fulfilling life. Check-in project, unlock the rainforest gameplay ▶Zipline Cross the jungle and become an aerialist The high-altitude zipline that traverses the tropical rainforest has a gliding speed of 3 meters per second, a One-way of 608 meters, and a drop of up to 70 meters. It only takes 3 minutes from the starting station to the terminal station. Overlooking the tropical rainforest from the air, breathing the fresh air freely, feeling the magnificence of the high-altitude rainforest, and experiencing the thrill of high-altitude gliding that is amazing, strange, and dangerous. ▶Walk in the waterfall Travel through waterfalls and springs, and check in at unique mountains and waters There are ten levels in total for the waterfall-playing game, namely Tarzan, floating bridge in the water, crossing the rope bridge, hanging ring in the air, flying across the rope bridge, crossing the shaking bridge, step by step, a narrow line of sky, crossing the dream, and climbing the Lian En Waterfall level. Rocks stand on both sides of the river, and the tropical rainforest blocks out the sun. Under the guidance of the coach, put on straw sandals, face the turbulent water, and go upstream. ▶Sea-view Swing Floating in the clouds, feeling the romance of the rainforest The sea-viewing swing has a screaming index of 200%, a vertical height of more than 300 meters, an 8-meter-high swing, a thrilling 150-degree swing, and 9 layers of safety insurance. You can also feel the whistling wind echoing in your ears while screaming, wandering in the mountains and embracing the beautiful mountain and sea scenery, and both your senses and vision will experience a hearty experience. ▶Devil Swing Play in the rainforest and start a fantasy journey of "The Croods" The Devil's Swing swings up to 150 degrees, 180 meters above the bottom of the cliff, and can reach a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Riding on a swing and falling from a height of 50 meters, the thrill and excitement will make your adrenaline soar rapidly, challenge the limits of the human body, and start a fantasy journey of "Crazy Primitives". ▶Wow Glass Observation Deck Take a walk among the clouds, get a close look at the mountains and the sea, and take photos in the Yanoda Sky Realm that are beyond the scope of films. The Wowheel Glass Observation Platform integrates a 108-meter-long 360-degree suspended glass platform and a 257-meter-long cliff glass plank road. It is located in the beautiful remnant of Wuzhi Mountain at an altitude of 450 meters, facing the magnificent South China Sea. It is 365 meters long and has a drop of nearly 200 meters. When you open your eyes, you will see the magnificent mountain and sea scenery surrounded by clouds and mist, and you can also overlook the charming appearance of thousands of acres of forests and endless green, and immerse yourself in the warm interweaving of mountains, seas, and heaven and earth. Family outing, lots of fun ▶Rainforest Development Overcome numerous difficulties and challenge the limits of the human body. The rainforest expansion is divided into three levels (first level experience, second level challenge, third level extreme) with a total of 60 levels, ranging from low to high difficulty. The levels of different difficulty can make tourists excited and memorable. ▶Travel through the rainforest Heading into the wild, exploring the tropical rainforest Explore the outdoors - start your adventurer's journey, follow a professional outdoor leader, cross the tropical rainforest, walk into the heart of the rainforest, and complete a wilderness survival journey in an original way; learn outdoor survival skills such as outdoor fire making, water purification, and direction identification during the activities. At the same time, you can appreciate the wonders and plants of the tropical rainforest, allowing you to encounter the green miracle of nature. ▶Cute Pet Paradise(Located in the Rainforest Valley) The real-life version of "Zootopia", close contact with cute pets In the mysterious tropical rainforest at 18 degrees north latitude, in addition to the unpredictable wild animals, there are also many gentle and cute small animals. The "foodie" alpaca, the "animal star" slender-tailed mongoose, etc., they are comfortably camped in the plant kingdom, becoming the "face value" in the cute pet science park, and it is a real-life classroom for children to learn how to live in harmony with nature. ▶Parrot Show(Located in the wetland landscape area) Encountering natural creatures will give you FUN and a good mood Starring many lovely parrots, the event is Complimentary for all visitors to watch. "King Kong", "Sunflower", "Alexander" and "Beckham" all have special skills, and a unique rainforest sports meeting has begun. Tug of war, iron ring, geometric puzzle, hurdles, weightlifting and other exciting events allow the little parrots to give full play to their abilities and act cute. It is a "mood gas station" for you to spend a good time with your family in the park. ▶Birdsong and Flowers Experience Area(Located in the Rainforest Valley) The birdsong is melodious and the fragrance of flowers is refreshing The Birds and Flowers Experience Area is built on the mountain, integrating viewing, popular science and leisure. The park gathers many forest elves, including more than 60 species of birds from Hainan, such as larks, red-billed leiothrix, golden-crowned starling,, tree sparrow and many other well-known birds. They are gentle, cute and like to get close to people. Sleep in the rainforest, experience the natural oxygen bar, and enjoy a carefree life ▶Yanoda Rainforest No.1 Resort Hotel Yanoda Rainforest No. 1 Resort Hotel is set against the backdrop of beautiful green mountains and verdant rainforest. There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, but tranquility and leisure far away from the world. Here, the green forest is lush, the fairy mist is diffused, and the freshness is refreshing. You can enjoy the leisurely relaxation of body and mind.

No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hainan

Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden

Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden was established in 1957, with a long history. Located in Xinglong, Wanning, it boasts beautiful scenery and a rich variety of tropical plants, including rare species like the "upas tree." The lush greenery and faint fragrance of fruits make strolling through it a delightful experience. Stepping into Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden is like opening an encyclopedia of tropical plants, featuring many rare flowers and trees not commonly seen in ordinary botanical gardens, such as cacao trees and cannonball trees. It also hosts tropical cash crops like pepper and vanilla, as well as fruit trees including durian and mangosteen. The park's rest and reception area also offers complimentary Xinglong coffee, cocoa-based drinks, and various premium teas, such as kuding tea and sticky rice fragrant tea, all researched and produced in-house. If you enjoy them, you can purchase these teas at the supermarket inside—they make great specialty souvenirs.