China

We’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time in China thanks to my husband’s job and my daughter’s Mandarin studies, which put us in major cities for weeks at a time, sometimes much longer. Depending on where you go, you can gaze at modern cityscapes, explore ancient religious sites, shop luxury brands, or even spend a day at Disneyland. There’s quite a bit to do with kids. Popular places in my China travel guides include Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu.

The hotels there can also be fantastic and at significantly lower prices than you’d pay for similar quality in the United States and Europe. Not to mention the outstanding food and the pandas. We’ve visited or volunteered at several famous panda research bases, including Wolong, Dujiangyan, and Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center. 

China Hong kong Japan Seoul Singapore
    beijing with kids tiananmen square

    Beijing With Kids: Visiting Tiananmen Square and Mao’s Mausoleum

    What to do in gigantic Tiananmen Square and my daughter’s thoughts about seeing dead Mao Zedong.

    great wall china mutianyu beijing

    Why Mutianyu Is Best for Visiting the Great Wall of China With Kids

    Riding the toboggan down the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu may sell young kids on this Beijing experience.

    china family vacation souvenir books

    Prepare for Your China Family Vacation With Helpful Books

    Check out these China travel books we found in the Executive Club library at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing.

    Definitely book business class on China's high speed trains.

    The Tourist’s Guide to China’s High Speed Trains

    See why taking a high speed train in China can be awesome, especially in business class.

    four seaons hotel hangzhou

    10 Things You May Not Know about Hangzhou, China

    Hangzhou is a gorgeous resort city in China that is unfamiliar to many in the West. Here are 10 highlights.

    See why I believe Four Seasons Hotel Macao at Cotai Strip is the best luxury hotel in Macau for families.

    10 Reasons Why Families Choose Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip

    Four Seasons Macao Cotai Strip’s five-star service and five swimming pools make it a top choice of families.

    Citrus Trees for Chinese New Year

    Why You Need Mandarin Orange or Kumquat Trees During Chinese New Year

    Why placing a pair of Mandarin orange or kumquat trees in your doorway during Chinese New Year might just bring good fortune.

    Things to do in Macau with kids-Ruins of St. Paul

    11 Things to Do in Macau With Kids

    It is possible to take a family vacation to Macau that doesn’t revolve around gambling. Here are things to do with kids in tow.

    A dancer gracefully leaps over water on stage at House of Dancing Water in Macau.

    See the House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams

    When in Macau, take the kids to see The House of Dancing Water. It’s a spectacular water-based $250 million USD show.

    Take a look at what first class is like on the Cotaijet ferry to Macau from Hong Kong.

    What to Expect in First Class on Cotai Water Jet From Hong Kong to Macau

    What to expect in first class on board the Cotai Water Jet ferry from Hong Kong to Macau.

    Wolong Panda Reserve Chengdu

    Hugging Giant Pandas In Sichuan

    Visiting Chengdu is one of my most memorable trips ever. I got to play with 12 baby pandas.

    Learn why Year of the Golden Pig is one of the most auspicious in the Chinese zodiac

    Year Of The Golden Pig 2007: Luckiest Lunar New Year to Have a Baby

    According to the Chinese zodiac, a child born in this year is destined for good fortune.