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From the end of last year to the present, all travel plans have been cancelled. I have refunded tickets and hotels. Seeing that my heart is bleeding, when can the trip I want to make is on the agenda and when can it take place? The epidemic in Guangzhou has improved since April. I seem to see a glimmer of light. I happened to see a newly opened parent-child themed hotel on the Internet. It has in-room slides, hot spring pools, parent-child waterways and other facilities. It is very attractive. Moreover, the location is very close to Guangzhou. It only takes 1.5 hours to drive by yourself, and you won't feel in a hurry on weekends for two days. Another point is that it is only 2 kilometers away from the famous negative ion oxygen bar Baishuizhai Scenic Area, so you can visit it together. I felt that now was a good time to start, so I decided to take my children and the elderly on a trip one day. According to my habit, I would like to show you a wave of pictures first!

Travel begins: Starting from Guangzhou by car

In April, Guangzhou can gradually feel the breath of summer. The bright sunshine can not only drive away the haze of the virus, but also dispel my fatigue. No matter how lazy I am, I will feel scared. I must take advantage of the good weather to take advantage of the good weather! 2 kilometers away from Baishuizhai Scenic Area, there is a newly opened parent-child themed hotel, Forest Sea Hot Spring Resort Hotel. With the three-dimensional theme of sea, land and air, it creates a unique parent-child and hot spring resort in South China. You can not only enjoy the room within the hotel, there are also many interesting public facilities, which fully meet the standards of family parent-child tours.

We are locals in Guangzhou. We are not used to getting up early in the morning. We slept until we woke up naturally at around 9 o'clock. We ate a rich homemade Brunch, packed our luggage, and set off at 12 o'clock on time. The resort is located in Paitan Town, Zengcheng. Starting from Guangzhou, take the Ring Expressway or the South China Express Line to the Guanghe Expressway, get off at [Guancun Station], and drive about 3 kilometers to reach the Forest Sea Hot Spring Resort Hotel.

Create parent-child themed rooms in all directions, sea, land and air

Forest Sea Hot Spring Resort Hotel This resort was newly opened at the end of last year. Due to the influence of YQ, the overall opening speed was slowed down, and only half of the originally planned 300 rooms were opened. Now that tourism is gradually picking up, resort hotels have naturally become the first batch of hotels to benefit. Although the day we went there was not a weekend, it was still popular.

we stayed inThe ocean house representing the "sea"(We also went to other themed rooms, all of which are introduced later), with the theme of refreshing and pleasant seaside, light blue as the main color, decorated with elements such as the sea, ships, fish, etc., and the rear balcony of the room is connected to the swimming waterway. It can be launched directly from the room, which is a very special design. However, since the weather is still relatively cold in April, it is impossible to swim, and the waterway is closed. It is worth looking forward to waiting for it to open again during the May Day holiday.

The parent-child themed rooms are all duplex structures, with a 1.5-meter double bed on the first and second floors, which fully meets the needs of a family of three or a family of four. You can even bring the elderly without the pressure of accommodation.

The design of the sink is high and low, and the height of the bed and sofa is relatively low. In addition, details such as night lights and bedside sockets are carefully considered, which shows that the operator is thinking about everything from the children.

Forest houses representing "land"It is the highlight of this resort. There is a slide in the room that slides from the second floor to the first floor. This slide room of the same type is the first in China at Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay, and this is the second. The children had no resistance to the slide. The entrance to the slide was next door to the "tree house". It was like being in a deep forest. Even I, an old mother, couldn't help but slide.

Tips: The slide has a certain inclination and the sliding speed is quite fast. Adults must slide it personally and feel the speed before guiding their children to slide, otherwise it will easily cause minor accidents.

A starry sky room that represents "empty"It is my favorite room. The ceiling and walls are all set against the starry sky. The ornaments, pillows, etc. are all integrated with cosmic elements. There are also nine planets and their English names on the wall. Children can learn through play. There is a net-like climbing area in the room that connects the first floor and the second floor. It is a bit difficult for young children. My daughter, who is over 3 years old, spent a long time exploring the essentials of climbing, and finally she can play freely.

Tips: The Star Sky Room has one more bed than the other two room types. There are two double beds on the first floor and one single bed on the second floor. It is more suitable for "big families" and there is no accommodation pressure when bringing the elderly. These three room types have their own characteristics. Among them, the forest room is the most expensive and popular, and I personally prefer the starry sky room.

A comfortable vacation starts with a hot spring

Cantonese people especially like to soak in hot springs. Zengcheng has a natural source of hot springs and is a famous hot spring town. There are many well-known hot spring hotels such as Golden Leaf, and Senlin Sea is also a hot spring resort hotel. The most distinctive one is the outdoor Birdcage Hot Spring Area. Each specially designed Birdcage is placed on the trees, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while soaking in the hot springs. All hot spring pools have been adjusted to create a different bath atmosphere and effect. There is a real-time thermometer next to every pool, which makes me feel more at ease as a mother.

indoor hot spring

The entrance to the hot spring is on the first floor (on the same floor as the parking lot). You can take the elevator from any house to the first floor and walk there. Remember to bring your room bracelet. Because the hot spring is also open to the public, the locker rooms in the public area are very large, and the staff also folded towels into different small animals, which are very cute.

Walking through the dressing room, you will enter the indoor swimming pool and hot spring pool. The swimming pool is a standard swimming pool but the temperature is relatively low. Although it is open all year round, it is still recommended to travel in summer. There are 3 indoor hot spring pools, which are not large because there are not many guests now and they are very comfortable. There is also a large leisure area next to it for massage chairs.

When we were soaking in the hot spring, a staff member brought a few glasses of water and said that we needed to drink more water to soak in the hot spring, which was very considerate. He also asked us if we needed any fruit. We said we wanted some, but he sent us a few plates, but we couldn't finish them. The service was very thoughtful, hoping that this service could continue during the peak season.

outdoor hot spring

The outdoor hot springs are a characteristic bird cage shape called Birdcage Hot Spring. Each bird cage has a hot spring pool that can accommodate about 5-6 people. It is very comfortable to soak in the hot spring while basking in the sun. Moreover, there is also a temperature display next to each hot spring pool, allowing you to find out when the pool is based on your own situation. There are not many tourists here now. We "occupied" a bird cage for the entire afternoon. Two children played in the water. I basked in the sun on the chair next to me. It feels like I haven't had such a wonderful holiday for a long time.

Delicious afternoon tea for ladies

After soaking in the hot spring, we also enjoyed a delicious "lady" afternoon tea. When we went to the restaurant, all kinds of colorful cakes and snacks were ready. The sun shone on the cakes through the bright floor-to-ceiling glass windows, making the food particularly tempting. Before we took a few photos, they couldn't wait to eat it. Regardless of its appearance or taste, this afternoon tea is highly equipped and it is rare to enjoy it in a resort hotel that is not luxurious.

Fun parent-child picking and boating on the lake

After afternoon tea, it's time to exhaust your physical strength. The hotel faces a hidden vegetable field planted with cabbage, wormwood, eggplant, peppers and other vegetables. The children are most interested in "stealing vegetables." A big eggplant vegetable garden didn't look special. It turned out that there were many long and fat eggplants hidden inside. Everyone couldn't help but pick a basket and take it home to add vegetables. Some of the products in the hotel restaurant come from its own organic vegetable garden, so they are very fresh, sweet and delicious, and guests can eat with confidence.

There is also an artificial lake in the resort, which is equipped with recreational facilities such as water biking, kayaking, and speedboats. Life jackets have a few yards in size, medium and small. Children of all ages can enjoy the fun of boating on the lake. The quiet lake is set off against the blue sky and white clouds, and there is also the beautiful scenery of Baishuizhai Fairy Waterfall behind. The spring breeze is blowing, and you don't have to go boating. Even sitting by the lake is a kind of enjoyment.

After playing for most of the day, I was exhausted. I just wanted to take a cruise boat and speedboat to swim the lake, but my daughter was full of energy and insisted on riding a water bike. You know, she couldn't ride at such a young age, and I was about to collapse immediately. Fortunately, a young lady from the same company was also interested, so I didn't ride it so miserable.

Super-configured group meals, the master's products are no less than star-rated hotels

For a Cantonese, eating is a very important part, and eating well is the highlight of a trip! After enjoying the beautiful afternoon tea here, I am quite confident in the hotel's products. I didn't expect that the dinner could be called a master's work. Whether it is set up, sold, and tasted, it is full of color, aroma, and truly the standard of a five-star hotel.

Moreover, the products are quite local. A fish banquet is the hotel's signature. Shikuang Lake is located in Baishuizhai Scenic Area and is rich in minerals and nutrients. The fish raised there are fat and beautiful teeth. The hotel's chefs have different styles of cooking methods such as baking, stewing, braising, and boiling. Among the many dishes, I like boiled fish the most. The spicy taste is just right and suitable for Cantonese tastes. There is also four-season health soup, and special soup water is also made according to the seasonal fruits and vegetables. We ordered a mugwort lean meat soup, which is moisturizing and delicious! Not much to say, above picture!

Sing after dinner to release your desire for the holiday

KTV and chess and card rooms are standard in the resort. The facilities here are all located on the first floor. There are about 10 KTV boxes of different sizes, which are no different from usual KTV. On the contrary, the updated configuration is more suitable for today's young people. needs. When we went there, we had all prepared beer, snacks, fruit plates, entertainment props, etc., except music, you and me.

The forest and sea after night fell was also very beautiful. After singing K, I took a photo on the way back to my room, and it felt so great!

A full day starts with a delicious breakfast

Because I set a small goal for myself and went to challenge the nearby Baishuizhai Tiannan first staircase the next day, I got up early. The hotel has a buffet breakfast. The restaurant has a lot of space and produces a wide variety of styles, both Chinese and Western. Even eggs can be made in 4 or 5 ways such as boiled eggs, omelettes, braised eggs, and pork feet and ginger eggs. There are many kinds of cheese, and there are many choices of fresh and seasonal fruits. I suddenly have a little difficulty choosing, haha.

What moved me the most was that in addition to the ordinary plates, car-shaped trays were also specially prepared for the children. The children were extremely happy to see them and ate happily. This was what my mother wanted to see most. Thanks to the hotel for their special intentions.

Hotel name: Forest Sea Hot Spring Resort Hotel

Transportation Guide: It is more convenient to drive by yourself. It only takes 1.5 hours from Guangzhou. Public transportation: Metro 3 (Jiahe Wangjiang Station)--Metro Line 14 Conghua Passenger Station is at Exit A, walk left for 800 meters to Conghua Bus Terminal Bus Station (the express line only stops at 3 stops), and then transfer to Bus No. 13 (Rongcun Station)--Walk 110 meters to Forest Sea Hot Spring Resort Hotel.

Reservation discount: Now there is a preferential policy for free renewal for the second night, which is equivalent to 50% off, which is super cost-effective. Now is the right time to stock up.

"Magnificent Jade on the Tropic of Cancer" Baishuizhai Fairy Waterfall

Silver belts hang directly from thousands of green bushes, and thousands of stone steps begin to open.

This is my impression of Baishui Village. A silver-white fairy waterfall flies down from a thousand-meter-high mountain peak, as light and elegant as a white ribbon, hence the name "Baishui". The gap in the scenic area is very large. Except for a small number of water-friendly plank roads, most areas are dominated by stone steps. There are a total of 9999 levels up the mountain, which is known as the "First Staircase in the Tiannan".

In fact, this is the fifth time I have come here. Every time I want to challenge the "Tiannan First Ladder 9999", but it all ends in failure. The best score is only 2500. I am very ashamed. Today, the "challenge" of bringing a baby is even more difficult. We can only enjoy this moment of parent-child time!

Baishuizhai is located at 23 degrees north latitude, only a few inches away from the Tropic of Cancer at 23 degrees 26 minutes. The mountains and forests here have the characteristics of subtropical rainforests. The mountains and forests are high and dense. The abundant rainfall makes the vegetation diverse, creating a natural oxygen bar. The air anion content is as high as 112,500 per cubic centimeter, ranking first among the scenic spots in Guangdong, and has also won the reputation of "the magnificent jade on the Tropic of Cancer".

Stonehenge and parent-child fairy tale forest hidden for thousands of years

Today's Baishuizhai presents itself with a quiet and beautiful scenery. In fact, it was a volcanic eruption site long ago. At the foot of the mountain are many strange and rugged rocks. These are volcanic rocks that have been hidden for thousands of years. Now they are exposed to the ground and form a Stonehenge. Thousands of years ago, volcanoes erupted underground and surface. The hot lava failed to break through the thick surface layer and could only be hidden deep underground. These magma that has not been exposed to the ground cooled to form rocks with columnar crystals. After weathering, erosion, erosion, erosion and other external forces, the huge magma rocks produce joints, that is, small fractured structures, or cracks. These cracks will slowly shift over time, eventually breaking the rocks, forming Stonehenge with different shapes.

This Stonehenge, which has been hidden for thousands of years, is in the "fairy tale forest" full of colorful graffiti. The rocks and tree trunks here are covered with bright painted patterns. These works are all from local children, and then specialized The staff then graffiti it in nature to show everyone. Although frogs, rabbits, elephants, etc. are not masterpieces, they are lifelike and beautiful. Walking through the childlike fairy tale forest along the plank road, it seems that I have also become a child. It feels particularly simple and beautiful to see the world with childlike innocence!

In mid-April, the temperature in Guangzhou is already as high as 25 degrees, so you can enjoy yourself in the cool stream. The wooden hydrophilic platform is built in a turbulent stream that can rush directly onto the platform. However, there is a gap of about one centimeter between each piece of long wood for drainage purposes. This design not only allows people to have close contact with the gurgling stream, but also resolves the danger of standing directly in the water. Children can feel at ease. Playing in the water is really thoughtful!

Ten thousand steps start with one step

I am not a good mountaineer and I have never thought of completing the 9999 steps. In fact, there will be different beautiful scenery at every interval of the hiking trail. Just follow your own pace. Climbing along the hiking plank road, not only the sound of children but also the roar of waterfalls. Guangzhou has just experienced a short rainy season during the Qingming Festival, and the water volume in this area has also risen. Whenever there is a slight drop, the waterfalls will fly down like springs, making a huge sound, especially the 599-level Shuanglonghui and the 899-level Baishuizhai Xiaobai, the drop is 3-5 meters, which is very spectacular.

Climbing mountains along the way, I can see Fairy Waterfall when I look up, but I can't touch it. I have always been curious about the source. Because it is surrounded by dense forests of forest mountains and no vehicles can reach it, it cannot be a reservoir; the hanging waterfall does not seem to have a lot of water, nor does it look like a lake. Is it a river? Later, I heard from the locals that there were two large stone ore lakes, which contained rich minerals, which gave birth to the tender and plump fish here. The source of the waterfall was located between the two lakes. Because the location was not large, only when the water flowed out at one time would the landscape of the fairy waterfall be formed. Whether this is the case, if I cannot see it with my own eyes, remains a mystery to me.

[Baishuizhai Tour Guide]

1. Tickets: 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for children, free for people over 65 years old, and parking fee is 10 yuan per vehicle. You need to purchase tickets online. You can also buy them now when you arrive. You need to bring your ID card to enter.

2. Recommended self-driving: Get off the Guanghe Expressway [Guancun] and drive another 3 kilometers. It takes about 1.5 hours from downtown Guangzhou. Public transportation: There is a special line bus directly to Baishuizhai (increased Paitan Town) at Guangzhou Fangcun Passenger Station. The fare is 45 yuan and it takes about 2 hours.

3. There are many restaurants at the entrance of the highway, but due to the epidemic, shops and snack shops in the scenic area are not open. If you go up the mountain for a long time, you must bring your own drinking water and dry food. There is a simple small shop at Level 1199. Because there is no water or electricity, only dry food that has been stored for a long time is sold.

4. It turns out that there are sightseeing buses in the scenic spot that can reach the 4999-level reservoir. Also due to the suspension of the epidemic, the entire scenic spot relies entirely on foot.

5. There are life buoys and life jackets along the road in the scenic area. If you fall into the water unfortunately, remember to use them.

Postscript: A reluctant holiday

A short two-day holiday is not enough for the long suffering of homestead before, but the good times always come to an end. I can only share the beauty of the journey with everyone. I hope that everyone can spend the upcoming May Day. A comfortable vacation!

In the end, I forgot to write that the resort also has a children's play area. Although the space is not very large, there can be everything that should be. Let's use a few pictures to speak!