Zhengzhou Moms' Ultimate 1-Hour Getaway: Kids Beg for a Second Visit!

Who can relate? Previous water outings with kids felt like "weighted marches"—carrying floaties, chasing them to drink water, begging them to wear sunscreen... Until we discovered Baoquan in Xinxiang—where "mom-friendly" is literally in its DNA! Moms lounge in floating tents playing mahjong while kids splash nearby; moms pose in misty forests while kids go wild catching fish in shallow waters... After a two-day test run, both my kid and I had an absolute blast! 🚗 Just 1 hour from Zhengzhou! Smooth travel deserves applause Drive directly to "Baoquan Scenic Area"—exit the highway and you're there, with a huge free parking lot🅿️! Or take the high-speed train to Xinxiang East Station, then a 30-minute taxi ride. Even my kid exclaimed, "This is faster than going to the mall!" 🌿 The ultimate mom-friendly route: Moms relax while kids play nonstop! Sky Pavilion Square → Enchanted Forest → Dragon Bay → Dopamine Splash Square → Fish Scale Dam → Dragon Waterfall → S-Dam Shallows → Mini Shallows → Peach Blossom Fishing Spot → Baoquan Valley Music Festival ① Sky Pavilion Square: Moms' "floating mahjong party" begins! Set up a mahjong table under a sunshade with cool water lapping at your ankles🌊. Kids go wild with water guns and new friends, occasionally shouting, "Mom, watch me win!" Nearby, watermelon-eating contests and dance performances keep everyone entertained—this is summer done right! ② Enchanted Forest: Step into a National Geographic-worthy fairyland! Mist systems spray cooling fog, turning 30°C heat into a breezy 20°C🍃. Bamboo forests, streams, and suspension bridges make every photo look magical. The nearby Huangyan Root Inn offers delicious bamboo-tube rice (my kid licked the bowl clean) and a quick nap spot. ③ Dragon Bay: Moms dance, kids brave the glass walkway! A National Geographic photo op! Standing on the high-altitude glass walkway above a canyon, my kid clung to my hand but insisted, "I'm not scared!"😂 At night, it transforms into a dance floor with lights and music—moms get to groove too (my kid: "Who knew Mom could move like that?"). ④ Dopamine Splash Square: Kids meet Ultraman! Hundreds join the water fight frenzy💦. Clowns twist balloons, while Ultraman and sea lion shows make kids scream with joy. I snapped photos as my drenched kid yelled, "Again, again!" (Psst: We teamed up to win a water gun battle—total mom-win!) ⑤ S-Dam Shallows: A "water Disneyland" for kids! Water slides, swings... my kid went wild, splashing down slides and soaking me on purpose💦. Meanwhile, I lounged under a hat, scrolling my phone—this is how "kid outings" should be! ⑥ Peach Blossom Fishing Spot: Kids achieve "fishing freedom"! With a bucket and breadcrumbs, fish practically jump in! My kid caught five and didn’t want to leave🐟 (Pro tip: Sit still—fish think you’re a rock!). ⑦ Baoquan Valley Music Festival: Bonfire party till late! Live bands, dance crews, fire shows... Kids danced until their hair dripped🔥. Lying on the grass stargazing, my kid said, "Mom, this is 100x better than home!" 📍 Must-pack gear (skip one and regret it!): • Crocs: Walk comfortably in water (barefoot on rocks hurts!). • Water gun + waterproof phone case: Save money and your phone (water fights get wild!). • Sunscreen trio: UV shirt, hat, and high-SPF lotion (mist won’t block all rays!). • Extra clothes + mini fan: Dry off fast and stay cool (even while mahjong-ing!). 🌟 Final thoughts: Baoquan perfectly blends "mom relaxation zones" and "kid energy burners!" I went from exhausted to Instagram-ready, while my shy kid turned into a social butterfly. We’ve already booked our third trip—because who can resist "moms play, kids go wild" summer magic?🌞 (P.S.: While fishing, my kid dropped a catch into my bucket, saying, "This is your mahjong prize!" Nearby families laughed so hard they splashed us—even the surprises here are adorable!)