Traveling through China with kids can feel thrilling and a bit overwhelming—we have gone through it.
After exploring China with kids, we’ve learned this country can be both chaotic and heartwarming when seen through a kid’s eyes.
From giggling at pandas in Chengdu to hiking the Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie, slowing down by Hangzhou’s lakes, and even tackling Chongqing’s neon chaos—every stop brought challenges and magic in equal measure.
These guides are built from our family experiences—not brochures.
You’ll find tested itineraries, safe eats, and kid-approved spots to make China surprisingly easy, joyful, and memorable.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your family trip to Hangzhou—from when to visit and how to get there, to the best things to do, what to eat, and insider tips on how to experience this city like a local.
Towering sandstone pillars, misty peaks, and scenic cable cars make the landscape feel like something out of a fantasy movie.
And yes—these mountains inspired the Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar, which probably explains all the wide-eyed “wow” moments we had along the way.
Chongqing—China’s neon-lit “cyberpunk city” with misty skies, stacked bridges, and glowing high-rises that look straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Experiencing Beijing with kids is the perfect introduction to China—big, busy, and full of energy, yet surprisingly family-friendly with authentic culture and all modern comforts.
From the ancient stones of the Great Wall to the glowing skyline of modern skyscrapers, Beijing is a city where history and today blend seamlessly.
If there’s one city in China that feels tailor-made for families, it’s Chengdu—the panda capital of the world and a cultural treasure with more than 3,000 years of history.
Explore Tianjin with kids! Discover family-friendly attractions, riverside walks, European streets, and tips for a stress-free day trip or 2-day stay from Beijing.
Our guide—Beijing or Shanghai with kids: which is better? Honest tips from a mom: strollers, food, crowds, costs & comfort, and everything else that we experience.
This is your complete, honest parent guide to China with kids—covering safety, ease, what’s worth it, what’s not, and how to make it stress-free for families.
China sparks endless curiosity for first-time visitors; here, these travel tips for China can make all the difference to your Chinese trip in 2025.