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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 50 Family-Friendly Attractions near Shilou [2025]
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Taiyuan Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
3582 reviews
7.7
From € 5.97
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603516995666
Address: Jinyuan District of Taiyuan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Over 3,000 plants & 25 gardens
Seven themed areas & bonsai
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The Taiyuan Botanical Garden boasts a high-end, avant-garde design and is definitely worth a visit! Especially if you go at 4:30 PM to see the 5 PM acrobatic show, then see the three balls and fireflies, and finally take the elevator—it's a perfect arrangement! Perfect for families!
1. After arriving in Taiyuan, rest in the morning or visit the Twin Pagodas Temple. After lunch, go to the Jin Temple. From there, take a bus to the Botanical Gardens, which are very close.
2. There's no need to take the shuttle bus within the park; it's very close. Just outside the lobby is the popular elevator, which is right by the river. The three exhibition halls are just across the river, just across the bridge.
3. All three exhibition halls are great; since you paid 50 yuan for admission, you might as well visit them all.
4. There's a Dicos between the three exhibition halls, so you can grab some food and drinks and sit down after dark. However, they close before dark, driving customers away.
5. In early September, the three exhibition halls light up around 7:00 PM, and the lights change to different colors. There's also a skywalk between the exhibition halls that spirals upward, allowing you to take aerial photos of the night view.
6. In September, the elevators aren't crowded or lined up, so you can ride as many times as you want, but one trip up and one down is enough.
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Guanque Tower
4.5
/5
3309 reviews
7.6
From € 5.97
Based on 7 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603598485381
Address: 852 County Rd, Yongji Shi, Yuncheng Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
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To see a thousand miles, one must ascend to a higher level.
The Stork Tower is a remarkable ancient structure. Modern renovations have kept it vibrant. Climb it and marvel at the majestic Yellow River.
I've been there twice, and the experience of climbing the Stork Tower is truly remarkable: each level requires gradual progress; it's impossible to achieve everything overnight. This reminds us that in pursuing our life goals, we must follow the principle of gradual progress. No great achievement is achieved overnight; it's the result of long-term accumulation and unremitting effort. We must be down-to-earth, starting with the little things, and constantly accumulating experience and knowledge to lay a solid foundation for achieving our life goals.
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Baoquan Tourist Resort Area
4.4
/5
5857 reviews
7.4
From € 7.88
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603736515555
Address: Beibaoxia Road, Xishenzhuang Village, Bobi Town, Huixian City, Xinxiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
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Baoquan Secret Land has beautiful scenery and pleasant views. It is worth the trip to the beautiful Henan. We also welcome friends from all over the country to visit here and experience the beautiful mountains and rivers of Zhuguo.
A 5A-rated scenic spot designated in December 2015, this two-day combined ticket for Grand Canyon and Cliff World offers the most densely populated waterfall complex in the Central Plains. Its unique topography, with pools every five steps and waterfalls every ten steps, creates a picturesque natural water system. Relax with river tracing and bamboo rafting, where you can remove your shoes while enjoying the refreshing waters. Cliff World offers easy access via the Luojia Cableway. Experience the thrill of high-altitude adventures: a glass rooftop and cliff suspension bridge offer panoramic views of the Red Cliffs, a spot featured on the cover of National Geographic.
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House of The Huangcheng Chancellor
4.6
/5
4836 reviews
7.1
From € 17.89
Based on 55 reviews
House of the Huangcheng Chancellor | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603564858062
Address: Yangcheng, Jincheng, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Huangcheng Xiangfu, a 5A-level scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi, boasts a rich cultural heritage and distinctive architecture. It was the residence of Chen Tingjing, and Emperor Kangxi stayed there twice. The ancient buildings are hailed as "the home of northern China's foremost cultural powerhouse." The scenic area offers wonderful performances, such as "Welcoming the Emperor" and "The Eight Sounds of the Prosperous Era," and also offers special travel photography services. However, there are some issues, such as high ticket prices, overcharging within the scenic area, and unclear guide signs. Overall, it's suitable for visitors interested in history and culture, but the scenic area's management and services need improvement.
The Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, the former residence of Chen Tingjing, the imperial tutor and worthy minister of the Qing Dynasty, is a grand manor with distinctive Shanxi residential characteristics. The entire scenic area boasts meticulously arranged courtyards and a simple and elegant style, particularly the corridors, terraces, and pavilions, which embody the uniquely charming Shanxi cave-dwelling architectural style.
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The Coal Museum of China
4.4
/5
2250 reviews
6.9
From € 7.16
Based on 12 reviews
Shanxi Museum/Taiyuan New Town Wuyue Plaza | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603516180108
Address: No. 2 Yingze West Street, Wanbailin District, Taiyuan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Coal map & Jurassic forest
Ride & mine like miners
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The ticket price is not cheap, but it is quite interesting. There are tours down and up the well, and the explanation fee is purchased separately. The staff is very good. Because I needed to go down the well in advance because I was in a hurry, the staff helped to arrange it, which was very heartwarming.
The exhibition hall on the third floor is relatively simple, with a popular science nature and is quite standard. The underground simulated coal mine is simply amazing. It feels very realistic, dark and narrow, and there are simulated mining equipment. It is a very novel experience. You can even wear a miner's hat with a light!
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Tang Palace Music Banquet
4.2
/5
291 reviews
6.6
From € 31.96
Old Town Center | >100 km from downtown
Address: 洛阳市老城区凯旋路与定鼎路交叉口北100米
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It's fun, immersive, and the feeling of being a royal noble is very good. The performance is based on the theme of Wu Zetian. There is not much food to eat during the performance. I brought peanuts and disposable chopsticks, and watched without eating, and then climbed the Que Tower.
The main attraction is the immersive experience of watching beautiful women dancing and the orchestra playing up close. I truly wish I could have enjoyed this privilege in ancient times, right beside the emperor.
After the show, you can visit the museum inside Yingtian Gate or take photos from the highest floor, overlooking the beautiful scenery below.
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Zhang Bi Ancient Fortress
4.6
/5
1580 reviews
6.5
From € 8.01
Based on 51 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864001161600
Address: Zhangbi Village, Longfeng Township, Jiexiu City, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
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Mysterious Tunnels: Zhangbi Ancient Fort's tunnel system is like a maze, stretching for a thousand meters and boasting a complex structure, creating a sense of being immersed in a masterpiece of ancient military defense.
Cultural Heritage: Its rich historical background allows one to journey through time and experience the charm of ancient civilization.
Long-standing History: Built during the Sixteen Kingdoms period, it boasts a history of over 1,600 years and is one of the most well-preserved miniature ancient castles in China, bearing witness to the vicissitudes of time.
We traveled here from Shenyang with my parents and kids. We visited Zhenguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple, and finally the ancient castle. It was better than expected, with both the castle above ground and the underground tunnels worth seeing. Buying tickets on Ctrip was very convenient, allowing you to use them on the go.
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Taiyuan Fantawild Oriental Heritage
4.6
/5
2779 reviews
6.5
From € 15.39
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864001660006
Address: 山西省太原市阳曲县华强中路1号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 days
Highlights:
Over 40 indoor & outdoor activities
Fairy tale river drift fun
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There were a lot of people today, but it didn't affect the experience. The queues for each project basically took half an hour. I've been here several times, and my children always want to come again.
There were so many people at Fantawild on May Day that you had to wait in line for about 120 minutes for any popular project, but the fireworks at night were so beautiful, and I also saw Phoenix 🐦🔥. In short, it is still the first choice for holiday travel! There are many people but the atmosphere is particularly good!
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Hongjiannao Wetland
4.2
/5
717 reviews
6.5
From € 6.33
Based on 3 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609128482009
Address: Hongjiannao, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
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The ticket I bought online at Ctrip was the same as the one I bought on site, 85 yuan for a round trip. When I went to Haisha Peninsula, the boarding terminal was a bit chaotic. Tourists rushed to the boarding gate wherever the boat arrived, so that the tourists in the front of the line could not get on the boat, while the tourists in the back of the line got on the boat early. I hope the scenic area pier can manage it to prevent the elderly and children from being squeezed and in danger.
It is rare to find such a scenic spot in China that includes deserts, grasslands, and lakes. Hongjiannao is located in Yulin, northern Shaanxi. The parking lot is a bit small and there is no one to direct the flow of cars. At noon, the parking lot was full of cars. Later, the cars did not know and were all circling around in it. Hongjiannao has beautiful scenery and many water activities. It is worth a visit.
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Shan Zhou Silo-Cave
4.4
/5
2506 reviews
6.4
From € 8.11
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603983266666
Address: Shanzhou, Sanmenxia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
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There are also many photo-taking spots. From an aerial perspective, the troglodyte courtyard looks like a neatly arranged chessboard, which is particularly shocking. The silhouette of the doorway is also very photogenic. At dawn and dusk, the sun shines, and the light and shadow interweave, and any shot is a blockbuster. It is also very interesting to capture the folk performances on the spot, and you can freeze many wonderful moments.
Super good, the boss lady is enthusiastic and straightforward. Simple and warm, it feels like home. It is very close to Shanzhou Dikengyuan, the boss is enthusiastic to pick us up, everything is the best arrangement. I will definitely come again to check in with my relatives in the future.
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