The Dragon Boat Festival holiday coincides with International Children's Day this year, leading to a rise in short-haul trips. In Jiangmen, there is a delightful feast for children. Whether you are a "water enthusiast," an "explorer," a "culture buff," or a "camping enthusiast," you can find joy there.
Play with water
The prominent water parks in Jiangmen have introduced a diverse range of parent-child activities, allowing children to fully enjoy themselves in the refreshing aquatic environment.
A water park is always the best place to go with kids in summer.
Enping Shanquanwan Hot Spring Resort has introduced artificial wave technology to simulate the real beach surfing experience, making you feel as if you are in the ocean. The resort has launched a series of "Dragon Boat Festival Fun for Kids" activities, including parent-child dumpling wrapping, dragon boat races, bubble battles in the hot spring pool, and all-day water obstacle challenges.
At Gudou Hot Spring Resort, you can enjoy swimming in mountain spring water below 25℃, beach surfing, family-friendly play areas, large water slides, water fights, and more. It's perfect for children to play and for the whole family to enjoy a fun time splashing in the water. The park also offers special paid attractions such as a pet-friendly family area, a crab and shrimp catching area, paddleboard experiences, and a popular basketball court. Visitors can choose based on their interests.
Have fun at the beach
As a coastal city, Jiangmen offers a unique coastline that provides an ideal setting for a beach trip. Going to the seashore not only allows children to get close to nature but also enables them to learn about the ocean while exploring.
Jiangmen offers a unique coastline that provides an ideal place for beach trip.
Taishan Chuan Island, with its long coastline and abundant marine resources, has become a popular spot for beachcombing. At the beach of Wangfu Zhou Tourist Area on Xiachuan Island, children can use small shovels and buckets to search for shells, crabs, and other marine creatures hidden in the sand.
Guanghai Fisherman's Wharf is another great place for beachcombing in Jiangmen. It features vast tidal flats and rich marine biological resources. Children can experience the life of fishermen here, learn how to use beachcombing tools, and appreciate the charm of marine culture.
Study tour
From May 31 to June 1, the China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese will host activities including bracelet-making and storytelling about the transnational stories behind overseas Chinese jewelry.
The China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese
The Liang Qichao Former Residence will offer a series of themed activities during the Dragon Boat Festival and Children's Day. On the afternoon of May 31, families with children can participate in the "Skillful Handmade Dragon Boat" experience and create three-dimensional dragon boat puzzles. On the morning of June 1, the tourist center will hold a draw-and-match poetry interactive game. These activities combine cultural inheritance with family fun and sincerely invite citizens to embark on a cultural journey where tradition and childhood innocence intertwine.
Reporter: Zhang Jingyuan
Photo: Jiangmen Fabu
Editor: Wei Shen, James, Shen He
