Places to Take Kids in Fangshan, Joyful Songs and Laughter Amidst Mountains and Waters

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, parents of little ones are planning where to take their kids for a trip. In Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing, these scenic spots are worth parents' attention. 1. Bai Rui Valley for Courage Training Located on the eastern slope of Baihua Mountain in the Taihang Mountains, Bai Rui Valley is a place to see high mountains and temper children's willpower. Taking a shuttle bus up the mountain, the winding mountain road is thrilling like a roller coaster. After getting off at the Tianma Grassland platform, head straight to Glass Stone Island. There is a high-altitude swing at the top of the mountain for those seeking excitement. From the top, you can see the old coal mine site and enjoy the canyon scenery. On the way down, you can take the jungle slide to the Jurassic Forest, an artificial dinosaur cluster that moves and makes sounds. After visiting, head west to the glass walkway, cross the Floating Cloud Bridge, pass Baihua Spring, and reach the small zoo. The entire trip takes about 3-4 hours. Here, children can see the beautiful mountain scenery, listen to mythical stories, try swinging on cliffs, slide down forest trails, and experience the thrill of walking on a glass walkway. This trip is more suitable for older children. 2. Le Valley Silver Beach for Mountain Sliding and Aerial Walking Located in Sandu, Fangshan, Le Valley Silver Beach features mountain rafting and water play. With the temperature dropping during the Mid-Autumn Festival, water activities are not suitable, but you can take your kids to experience the Taihang Flying Car mountain slide (non-powered small slide), walk on the glass walkway and glass suspension bridge on the cliffs. Visitors can take an electric car from Le Valley Town to the starting point of the Taihang Flying Car at the top of the mountain, then control the car down the mountain. This project is relatively safe, with a dedicated track and flexible speed control. The Qingtian Glass Suspension Bridge is near the starting point of the Taihang Flying Car. You can walk the suspension bridge first, then take the flying car down the mountain. The Qingyun Glass Walkway can be accessed from Le Valley Town or after descending, take a cable car from the Big Eagle starting point (near Jinchan Cave) up the mountain, walk the glass walkway, and return. Comparatively, the projects in the scenic area are more thrilling. 3. Youlan Mountain Happy Forest with Non-Powered Amusement Facilities Youlan Mountain Happy Forest is a newly established parent-child park specifically for kids. The scenic area is located in Huangshandian Village, Zhoukoudian Town. The park has various science and expansion projects such as the Plant Herb Garden, Archimedes Water Engineering, Waterwheel Culture, and Jungle Adventure. The cute pet park on the hillside houses gentle animals like alpacas, piglets, white horses, and roosters. Compared to the previous two scenic spots, this place is more suitable for kids to play. 4. Niukouyu Wetland Park for Close Contact with Birds Niukouyu Wetland Park is located about 2 kilometers southwest of Fangshan Chengguan Street. It was originally a reservoir and has now become a free park for nearby residents to exercise, relax, and maintain health. The park is lush with plants, and rare birds like swans, mandarin ducks, sparrowhawks, kestrels, and rare birds like black-crowned night herons, purple-backed bitterns, and kingfishers often visit. There is a playground for kids in the park. Taking your kids here allows them to learn about birds and take boat rides. Compared to mountain scenic spots, this place is more relaxing.