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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 50 Family-Friendly Attractions near Xiaoyi [2025]
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Yanmenguan
4.7
/5
5513 reviews
8.0
From OMR 4.610
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603506100519
Address: Daixian, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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The round-trip sightseeing bus, entering and exiting from the north, costs 10 yuan. You'll need to get on the bus to reach the scenic area ticket office (though it's not necessary. I saw that the bus can be driven to the scenic area ticket office). If you're physically fit, you can hike the 2 kilometers, though the uphill slope is a bit tiring). The scenic area is famous, but there's not much to see. The mountain is foggy. The weather is unpredictable, and you can't predict which cloud will bring rain. Wear sneakers with non-slip soles if you're entering and exiting from the north. It takes about 2 hours. If you're walking the entire route, both north and south, it depends on your physical fitness.
I arrived at the Yanmen Pass that I had longed for. It has a long history and is magnificent. I felt the long history of Chinese culture. I climbed the Great Wall, walked from the North Gate to the South Gate, and then walked from the South Gate to the North Gate. The experience was simply too great.
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Taiyuan Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
3593 reviews
7.7
From OMR 2.700
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | 90.3 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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Taiyuan Botanical Garden: "It's absolutely stunning! Especially in the evening, when the three domed greenhouses light up, they look like giant pearls scattered along the lakeside, their reflections reflected in the water. It's so dreamy and futuristic. It's definitely a new landmark in Taiyuan, and any photo you take is a blockbuster."
"The building itself is a work of art, and its international awards are well-deserved. The flowing lines during the day and the dazzling lights at night are truly worth the experience." It's amazing, hahahaha
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!
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Luoyang Museum
4.7
/5
2885 reviews
7.6
Based on 130 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037969901019
Address: Nietai Road , Luolong District, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Luoyang's history in six exhibits
Electronic guide introduces the treasures of the museum
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Most of the Luoyang Museum's treasures are here! You can't get enough!
(The crowds are probably only around lunchtime and before closing in the afternoon... It's okay to rush around during the morning opening, but you should take your time to explore the artifacts, not just for photos and check in.)
The Buddha's face at Yongning Temple, with its eternal smile and incomparable imperfect beauty! It's so beautiful from every angle! It's hard to imagine what it looked like back then!
(There are other smaller Buddha statues unearthed from the Yongning Temple ruins, and they're also very exquisite, but this large one is truly miraculous! The strata still show signs of fire, evoking the prosperity and destruction of the Northern Wei Dynasty as described in "Record of Buddhist Monasteries in Luoyang.")
And there's the Cao Wei white jade cup! Perfection! From the texture to the shape, it can only be described as perfect!
(Those tombs that slipped through the nets of tomb robbers... You can visit the Ancient Tomb Museum to see them! The study tours are also very interesting!)
There are also many bronze artifacts. Although it was once the capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, few artifacts remain, with only a small section of the Emperor's Six-Chariot Museum remaining. Sadly, the Jincun Tomb was looted, and the precious artifacts were lost overseas...
There are also square tripods with animal-faced patterns, gilded feathered figures, and exquisite bronze mirrors...
And there are also Tang Sancai, a Luoyang specialty! Long legs and a great figure—just beautiful!
There are many beautiful artifacts in the other exhibition halls too!
The Cining Palace Artifact Exhibition Hall is also wonderful! There's a huge golden nanmu pagoda and beautiful Buddha statues! And the Forbidden City collection!
Luoyang is truly wonderful! It has many museums, numerous artifacts, numerous attractions, a wide selection of Hanfu costumes, excellent food, and convenient transportation with buses, subways, and shared electric bikes! Everyone is welcome to visit often!
Mr. Yan’s explanation was very detailed and professional. Before we knew it, we had exceeded the tour group’s time, but he remained enthusiastic and gave us a serious explanation, which gave us a new understanding of this ancient city that has been visited by 13 dynasties.
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Guanque Tower
4.5
/5
3312 reviews
7.6
From OMR 2.710
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
5865 reviews
7.4
From OMR 3.580
>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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TRACING LUOSHEN FU
4.5
/5
1669 reviews
7.2
From OMR 10.720
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864007173456
Address: 河南省洛阳市洛龙区金城寨街
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Immersive Luoyang story experience
Digital effects show Luoyang's history
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The 45-minute show consists of five acts (Hetu Luoshu, Luoshenfu, Longmen World Heritage, Calligraphy and Painting, and Resonance of Ancient and Modern Times). I personally enjoyed acts 1, 2, and 4. Since there are no seats available, you'll need to walk around the two scenes, so comfortable shoes are recommended. After the show, visit the digital museum on the first floor for interactive performances. I also loved the prism and AI-powered photo editing. The backgrounds for the makeup photos are rich, and the compositing effect is the best I've ever experienced. I highly recommend it to all the ladies!
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Yinxu Museum
4.8
/5
1108 reviews
7.1
From OMR 2.160
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603725993308
Address: Intersection of Textile Road and Yafang Road, Yindu District, Anyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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It's worth a visit to experience the richness of Chinese civilization. The bronze artifacts are exquisitely crafted and the ancients were wise and intelligent. I happened to catch a free tour, and the young lady explained it very clearly and thoroughly.
1. Worth a visit, especially for history buffs.
2. There are official guided tours, ranging from 200 yuan to 280 yuan per person, and each tour covers up to 20 people. A small family can book one, or several families can join for a better value.
3. There's a restaurant on site that caters to a wide range of tastes, and for a scenic spot, you can eat well.
4. There's also a VR Oracle Bone Script Adventure, which is quite entertaining and a favorite for children.
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House of The Huangcheng Chancellor
4.6
/5
4836 reviews
7.1
From OMR 8.120
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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Longquan Ancient Town · Drama Illusion City
4.3
/5
1083 reviews
7.0
From OMR 5.300
West Changqing/Longquan Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86031182225888
Address: 石家庄市鹿泉区槐安西路与山前大道交汇处东南侧
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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#So close, so beautiful! Weekend trip to Hebei# I visited Shijiazhuang in May and had the opportunity to see the large-scale live-action performance "The Assassination of Qin Shi Huang" in Longquan Ancient Town. It was truly breathtaking! The actors were completely engaged, professional, and dedicated! The well-trained war horses were majestic, and the scenes of swordplay and sabers gleamed like a true journey back to the Warring States Period. Witnessing the thrilling historical moment of Jing Ke's assassination of Qin Shi Huang firsthand! Highly recommended for families! Longquan Ancient Town is a must-see!
Longquan Ancient Town: An In-Depth Experience Report on the Drama Fantasy City
I. Immersive Theatrical Experience: An Audiovisual Feast Weaving Past and Present
"The Last Stand": Based on the story of Han Xin in the early Han Dynasty, the show adds elements of flying armor and a golden dragon horse. The battlefield scenes are recreated through a 5D sound and light system, allowing the audience to feel the thrill of galloping war horses. 12
"Fantasy Li Bai": Holographic projection technology allows the immortal poet to "walk through walls." Combined with an HDR lighting system, the heroic spirit of "Song of the Wine" is vividly portrayed. 34
Interactive Performance: Visitors can participate in the plot of "Zhengtai Railway," becoming engineers from the Republic of China to decipher railway blueprints. The immersive experience has received five-star reviews from families. 25
II. Ancient Town Features and Supporting Services
Architectural Features: Over 900 Ming and Qing dynasty residences have been reconstructed, and the Baochai Tower stage is the largest outdoor ancient stage in North China. At night, illuminated by lights, it resembles a long ink painting scroll. 14
Dining Experience: Specialty snacks like Shanghai shengjian (a type of fried dumpling) are available for 30 yuan per person. Hanfu-style teahouses are located along the Yingyue River, where you can enjoy tea while watching the parade of wupeng boats. 67
Amenities: Three surface parking lots (Parking Lot 1 is 680 meters from the scenic area). Wheelchair rentals and multilingual guides are available at the visitor center. 67
III. Value for Money and Visitor Feedback
Ticket Value: A 78 yuan all-inclusive ticket includes access to several major performances and dozens of smaller performances, significantly outperforming similar attractions (such as Zhengzhou's "Only Henan" starting at 290 yuan). 38
Real Reviews: 4.3 points on Ctrip (1035 reviews). Families praised the "safety for children to run around and the cultural experience to be enjoyable." Some suggested improved parking guidance during peak season. 79
IV. Night Tour Highlights
Recommended Summer Night Tour Route (until 10:30 PM):
6:30 PM Folk Lion Dance Performance → 7:15 PM "The Emperor and the Assassin" Live-Action Drama → 8:00 PM Yingyue River Light Show → 9:00 PM Hanfu Parade, Ending at Wonton Shop for a Late-Night Snack (511).
Summary: For a 78 RMB ticket, you can "travel through thousands of years"—suitable for history enthusiasts, families, and photographers. For a better experience, avoid peak weekends.
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The Coal Museum of China
4.4
/5
2252 reviews
6.9
From OMR 3.240
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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