Four Places Perfect for a Family Trip with Low Spending and a Slow Pace

【The 4 Most Asked-About Low-Cost Slow Travel Destinations! Bring Kids/Accompany Parents, Spend Just 800+ Per Person and Don’t Want to Leave】 Ladies! What’s the biggest worry when traveling with family? Expensive, rushed, no place to relax! This year, I found 4 “low-cost slow living” treasure spots—1-3 hours by high-speed train or car, food and accommodation just 100+ per person/day, perfect for seniors to stroll, kids to play freely, and young people to take photos! Tested with parents and kids for 3 days, wallet stayed full and hearts were happy~ Quickly take notes👇 1️⃣ Fuzhou (The well-known slow life capital!) High-speed train: Shanghai/Shenzhen → Fuzhou (2-3h, second class seat 200-300 RMB) Slow travel highlights: The cobblestone streets of Sanfang Qixiang are perfect for family strolls! Row boats at West Lake Park (30 RMB/hour), parents relax on rocking chairs while watching kids chase pigeons~ Food: Damings Road Snack Street (30 RMB per person) is a must! Fish balls (8 RMB) are bouncy and juicy, Guobianhu (12 RMB) rich in rice fragrance, Laoyaozhou lychee pork (25 RMB) sweet and sour, very appetizing~ Accommodation: Homestays near Sanfang Qixiang/West Lake (150-200 RMB/night), open the window to see ancient banyan trees, 10-minute walk to the night market! Transport: Metro Line 1 connects core attractions, bus fares start at 2 RMB, rent family bicycles (30 RMB/day) to explore the old town, very suitable for seniors~ 2️⃣ Yanji High-speed train: Shenyang/Changchun → Yanji (1.5-2h, second class seat 100-150 RMB) Slow travel highlights: Must-visit “Dinosaur Kingdom” for kids! Giant dinosaur models + children’s play area, kids can play all day~ The morning market at the water market (6:00-8:00) is full of local life, parents can buy freshly picked strawberries and freshly ground soy milk~ Food: Service Building cold noodles (15 RMB) are sweet and sour with a kick, Jinli skewer shop’s grilled skewers (10 RMB/skewer) are so fragrant kids chase after them, rice sausage soup (20 RMB) is warm and nourishing~ Accommodation: Homestays near the water market (120-180 RMB/night), owner gives homemade kimchi, 5-minute walk to the morning market~ Transport: Taxi starting fare 6 RMB, rent electric scooters (20 RMB/day) to explore Burhatong River, watching the sunset in the evening is super healing! 3️⃣ Jinzhong · Pingyao Ancient City High-speed train: Taiyuan → Pingyao Ancient City (30 min, second class seat 25 RMB) Slow travel highlights: Ride along the ancient city wall (bike rental 20 RMB/day), parents take a rickshaw to listen to stories, kids count bricks~ Visit the Xietongqing Qianzhuang underground vault, kids get excited playing “little shopkeeper”! Food: Guanyun beef (30 RMB/bag) as a souvenir, Wantuo (10 RMB) is sour and spicy, old vinegar braised beef (40 RMB) parents praise the aroma~ Accommodation: Homestays inside the ancient city (180-250 RMB/night), with blue bricks and gray tiles full of character, listen to storytelling and set off fireworks at night for a great atmosphere~ Transport: Walk or ride a donkey cart inside the ancient city (30 RMB/half hour), shuttle bus to Wang Family Courtyard 15 RMB/person, easy for seniors and kids~ 4️⃣ Jingdezhen High-speed train: Nanchang → Jingdezhen North (1h, second class seat 80 RMB) Slow travel highlights: Sanbao Village is super soothing! Rice fields, old kilns, and artist studios scattered in the mountains, kids can pick porcelain shards and feed rabbits, parents take beautiful countryside photos~ At the Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Expo Area, watch “intangible cultural heritage” porcelain firing, kids’ eyes light up~ Food: Fanshi beef bone noodles (18 RMB) with rich soup and tender meat, cold noodles (10 RMB) with chili oil are very appetizing, porcelain clay stewed chicken (30 RMB) has an amazing earthy and meaty aroma~ Accommodation: Homestays near Taoxichuan (150-220 RMB/night), terrace views of Taoxichuan night market lights, 10-minute walk to studios~ Transport: Bus fares start at 2 RMB, rent electric scooters (40 RMB/day) to explore pottery street, shuttle bus to Yaoli Ancient Town 25 RMB/person, slow and comfortable~ The total high-speed train/taxi cost for these 4 cities is under 1500 RMB, accommodation averages 150+ per person, perfect for seniors to stroll, kids to burn energy, and young people to take photos~ Don’t squeeze into crowds this summer vacation! Find a place with your family and turn life into poetry~✨ (Note: The guide information is based on Trip.com real-time data from July 2025, please refer to the platform for the latest updates~)