If you ask me, where should I go with my baby during the summer vacation? I will not hesitate to tell you to go to Xiangshan, Ningbo, Zhejiang. Why recommend Xiangshan? Because it has the most beautiful coastline at 30 degrees north latitude, there are many beautiful and fun attractions here. There are water games suitable for summer, as well as various local specialties and seafood dinners. Every summer, I always bring my family to Xiangshan for a few days. When I come more, I make some local friends. The people by the seaside give me a very warm, simple and kind feeling. This is one of the reasons why I like coming to Xiangshan.

At the beginning of July, when our child had just finished the exam, we took her to Xiangshan to relax. I sorted out the attractions, delicious food, and B & Bs I stayed in this time, and recommended them to those who want to take their children on a self-driving trip during the summer. They can be used as a reference.

This summer, I want to take you to the seaside to watch the sunrise and sunset, see the stars, step on the sand and chase the waves, and catch the sea to enjoy the delicacies...

Recommended route 1 for summer parent-child tour:

Day 1: Departure-Xiangshan Film and Television City (Enjoy the Water-Splashing Festival)-Night Tour of China Sea Cinema (Experience Operation Nightingale)-Stay in Jiuhai Seaview Villa, Meishu, Dongdan Village.

Day 2: Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach in the morning-Aladehai Water Park in the afternoon-check into Shipu Chaoyanli Boutique B & B.

Day 3: Shipu Ancient City in the morning-rafting in the Longxi Canyon in Sizhoutou in the afternoon, and catching the small sea in the mudflats of Maoyang Crab Port in the mud park-home.

Recommended route 2 for summer parent-child tours:

Day 1: Departure-Xiangshan Film and Television City (Enjoy the Water-Splashing Festival)-Night tour of Shipu Ancient City (Ancient City Light Show)-Stay at Shipu Chaoyanli Boutique B & B.

The second day: China Sea Cinema in the morning-Aladi Sea Water Park in the afternoon-check into the Jiuhai Sea View Villa in Meishu, Dongdan Village.

Day 3: Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach in the morning-rafting in the Longxi Canyon in Sizhoutou in the afternoon, and catching the small sea in the mudflats of Maoyang Crab and Qiantang Port-home.

It's really not easy for children nowadays. They have to participate in various interest classes and training classes since kindergarten, and they have to fill up classes every day in primary school, junior high school, and high school. The junior high school students in our family study every day, which makes me sad to watch. Taking advantage of the fact that there were still a few days free during the summer vacation, she immediately arranged her favorite seaside trip. My daughter was very happy to leave as soon as she said. When she saw the sea, she said excitedly to me: I finally see the sea again! I actually laughed happier than her.

So I want to say one more thing: Take the children out for a walk while they are still young. This time is really short.

Recommended attractions: Xiangshan Film and Television City, Aladi Sea Water Park, Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach, Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City, China Sea Cinema, Longxi Canyon Rafting, Maoyang Chasing Xiaohai.

Food recommendations: Shipu Fat Disao Seafood Store, Maoyang Farmhouse, Film and Television City Hotel, Shipu Ancient City Colorful Ice Creative Ice House (Taiwan Dessert Shop).

B & B recommendations: Baishu Jiuhai Seaview Villa, Chaoyanli Boutique B & B.

Attraction recommendation 1: Xiangshan Film and Television City

Xiangshan Film and Television City Scenic Area is the second-ranked film and television shooting base in China and one of the popular tourist destinations in the province. Many well-known film and television dramas have been filmed here, including more than 1500 such films as "Nirvana in Fire","Three Life of the Third Life of Ten Miles Peach Blossom","Chang 'an Twelve Hours", and "Celebrating the Years". Xiangshan Film and Television City launches different themed activities every season. During the summer vacation, the Water-Splashing Festival is the first large-scale event promoted. You can see the song and dance performances of Dai girls and use stories to interpret the origin of the Water-Splashing Festival. Children have also gained their knowledge after watching it.

After the performance was over, all the actors and tourists on the scene splashed water together. In the scorching summer, we completely release ourselves in the passionate music. Everyone splashed water and sent blessings to each other, and enjoyed playing and laughing to their heart's content, which was cool and enjoyable. The usually reserved children in our family actively participated in it and had a great time. Let me remind everyone: Since we have played, we must have fun. Don't be afraid of getting wet. Just bring an extra set of clothes before entering the scenic area.

Of course, in addition to the Water-Splashing Festival, you can also visit the cities of different periods in the film and television city. Recently, many crew groups have been filming there, which may allow you to bump into big stars.

Dining recommendations: There are many delicious snacks in the film and television city, mainly in Xiangyang City, and also at Huayangguo C. If you are a lover who loves everything, then I suggest you eat at the Film City Hotel, which specializes in Xiangshan seafood meals. The chef's standard is quite good, authentic Xiangshan taste. The hotel is outside the scenic area, so you need to arrange your play time reasonably.

Attraction recommendation 2: Aladi Sea Water Park

Aladehai Water Park is the largest water park in East China and the best place to escape the heat and cool off in summer. I remember taking my daughter here once when she was very young. I had a very good time at that time, and I made a special appointment to come here again this time. The reason why I like it is very simple: whether it is the venue size, amusement facilities, or service level, they are all top-level configurations in the industry and are suitable for all ages. Whether adults or children can have fun.

This is the world's top wave-making pool, with a wave height of more than 3 meters. The design is also very reasonable, with two large and small pools, suitable for children and adults. Whenever night falls, there will be all kinds of wonderful performances on the cool main stage. As long as you stand here, you can't help but dance. Especially those who like electronic music, you must go to the scene to experience the explosive atmosphere.

Dining recommendation: If you are tired or hungry, there are many resting areas and gourmet snack bars inside. It is also a must to have a full rest and have a good rest for another round. Therefore, many tourists come to the Sea of Ala, old and young, because you can eat and drink here, play as you like, and rest as you like. It is definitely a good place to escape the heat in summer.

Attraction recommendation 3: Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach

Xiangshan is a peninsula, so there are many sandy beaches. What makes Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach special is that there are many fashion sports here, many of which are professional-level, so it is more favored by outdoor enthusiasts. Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach is located in Dongdan Village, Dongchen Township, Xiangshan. It is a beautiful small fishing village facing the mountains and the sea. There is a golden sandy beach directly in front of the village. The sand quality is very good, one of the best in the country. After being built by professional outdoor companies in the past two years, this place has become a paradise for many water sports enthusiasts.

There is a RV experience area on the easternmost part of the beach. At night, when the entire beach is quiet and only stars and waves accompany you to sleep, this experience is also very special. There is a large lawn next to the RV and a barbecue area where you can enjoy the beautiful sea view while eating the barbecue. Whether it is a family play or a group building, it is very suitable.

Next, let's talk about the experience projects here. There are professional-level GETAWAY sailboats, catamaran sailboats, high-speed speedboats, passionate motorboats, recreational kayaking, water trapeze, water flying fish, water tricycles, water sofas, happy banana boats, surfing and waterskiing, coastal equestrian, etc. We experienced the GETAWAY sailboat. The wind was not strong that day and was relatively mild. It is said that people who can play would like the wind stronger, which should be more interesting.

Many projects are very exciting, such as passionate motorboats, flying fish on the water, surfing and water-skiing, etc. If you are brave enough and like to try, you can experience them. Many people will make a special trip to Southeast Asia to experience sea sports. Now they don't have to travel so far. They just have to come to Dongdan's trendy sports beach. Bonfire parties and bubble parties will be held from time to time in the evening... Sea, beach, beer, music, carnival, do you still want to stay home this summer?

Attraction recommendation 4: China Sea Cinema

China Sea Cinema is the first full-park immersive Republic of China film and television theme park in China. It is filled with various individual buildings in the Republic of China style, including courtyards, streets, railway stations, theaters, post offices, police stations, etc. Many film and television dramas from the Republic of China were also filmed here. One episode of the popular variety show "Running Man" was also filmed here, and it still retains the footsteps of Running Man to this day. This summer, the newly launched large-scale real-life interactive immersive drama of "Operation Nightingale" launched by China Sea Studios is really interesting, and we just experienced it while we were playing.

If you like playing Escape Room, or if you have experienced interactive immersive games before, you will also like Operation Nightingale. Change into the clothes of the Republic of China and choose an identity. You can be a student, an underground worker, or a big brother of the Shanghai Youth Gang, and then play together with 21 professional actors in a global immersion space of nearly 50,000 square meters. Wandering on the beach together, this experience will be unforgettable for you in your lifetime.

Key points: "Operation Nightingale" will be officially launched on July 17, 2021, and the weekly opening sessions will be announced on the public account of Haiying City in advance. If you want to participate, you can search for the public account of Haiying City, enter the ticket reservation, and you can book directly in advance for the team experience. Of course, games like this are more suitable for adults and older children. Our junior high school students said they are quite interesting.

In addition to the theater experience, we can also experience the charm of night Shanghai at Haiying City. Whenever night falls and the lights come on, it is the most moving moment in Haiying City. Take a small train and shuttle through the streets. The bright neon lights will really give you the illusion, like traveling through the Republic of China.

Summer night tours are also rich and colorful. On the basis of the original ones during the day, there are also heat wave electronic parties, happy wet parties, dream parties and large-scale fireworks shows. Everything is very exciting. The night tour time is from July 17 to August 22, 2021 (9:00-21:00).

Dining recommendation: The Lao Fan Restaurant in the Haiying City Scenic Area is not only delicious but also quite affordable.

Attraction recommendation 5: Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City

There is an ancient city with a history of more than 600 years in Xiangshan, which is still intact today. It is the ancient city of Shipu. The first time I came here reminds me of Jiufen, Taiwan, which I visited many years ago. It is also by the sea, is also a mountain city, and is also inhabited by indigenous people. There are many similarities but also differences. In the ancient city of Shipu, we can not only see the old walls and doors and old courtyards, but also learn about the history of this place and some fishermen's stories. I think it's very meaningful to bring the children here for a walk.

This is the second time we have brought our children here. The difference is that this year's night tour has added many interesting and fun events. Modern high-tech lighting is used to revitalize the ancient city and show everyone a different style of the ancient city. It mainly focuses on the three theme cultures of fishing port, commercial port and military port, and tells the past and present life of the ancient city of Shipu through high-tech methods. Both the sound effects and the picture quality are very shocking and worth seeing.

The difference between summer in coastal cities and inland areas is that even if it is extremely hot during the day, it becomes very cool when the sea breeze blows at night. It is really very comfortable to visit the ancient city at this time. Walking on the small streets of the ancient city, you can see the bright starry sky when you look up. The lighting decoration of various marine creatures makes people feel like swimming in the sea. Look! This jellyfish is vividly and beautifully made.

The originally ordinary alleys have become very interesting and exploratory through the use of high-tech light and shadow technology, and are especially popular among children. Therefore, it is really right to bring children to Shipu Ancient City this summer. Things like wormhole space-time tunnels, happy little universes, hidden mechanisms, etc. are all good check-in points.

Food recommendation in Shipu Ancient City: Colorful Ice Fong Creative Ice House, this is a Taiwanese dessert shop. It tastes very positive and is also famous in Shipu. Everyone can try it.

Attraction recommendation 6: Longxi Canyon Rafting

Longxi Canyon Rafting is located in Jinjiaao Village, Sizhoutou. It is the most exciting original ecological canyon rafting in eastern Zhejiang and is known as the "First Drifting in Eastern Zhejiang". Rafting in the canyon is really suitable for summer, cool and fun.

The design of this rafting is very user-friendly, with different levels of adventure set according to different groups of people. At present, what we have seen are two paragraphs: "Warrior Drifting to the Extreme" and "Warrior's Passion Drifting". The total length of "Warrior Passion Drift" is 2.6 kilometers, and the gap in the entire section is not that large. If it is slightly rapid, most of it is relatively moderate, making it suitable for parent-child play. The "Warrior Extreme Drifting" river channel has a total length of 2.2 kilometers and a drop of as high as 156 meters. It is known as the "Water F1", which is more suitable for adults who like excitement.

Because it was the first time we played, we chose the first kind of "Warrior Extreme Drifting". In my daughter's words, it could be more exciting, hahaha.

Friendly reminder: The environment in the mountains is too good and there are many mosquitoes, so if you are very attracted to insects, you must take preventive work in advance. I won't say much about sun protection.

Attraction recommendation 7: Mao Yang catches Xiaohai

Catching the small sea is a favorite event for many adults and children. The recommended place to catch the small sea today is Maoyang in Xiangshan. Some friends who follow me should have seen the introduction before, but many people may not know this place yet. In fact, the origin of the small seafood we often eat at the table is here. Maoyang Township is surrounded by mountains on three sides and opens to the sea on the other side. The fattest small seafood in Xiangshan comes from this long crab and clam harbor. According to local conditions, the local area launched a small sea catching experience activity, which is deeply loved by everyone.

There is a mudflat park in Crab Clamp Port. There is an area here specially prepared for the experience of catching the sea. It is relatively safe. Of course, it is also a charging area. For 50 yuan/person, you can receive a bucket and a shovel, as well as a pair of thick socks, you can directly take away the sea goods you have arrived. Our little princess has loved to be clean since she was a child. She occasionally goes to the food market with me and has to walk on tiptoes. When I arrived here, I started having fun all of a sudden. I caught crabs, caught jumping fish, and picked up all kinds of shellfish. I had such fun that I couldn't even shout out.

When the sun sets, bring the seafood we have arrived, find a farmhouse near the beach, and take the harvested seafood to the store to process it into delicious food. The taste is really much fresher than the one you buy. Hahaha, at least children will have a sense of accomplishment and understand the joy of labor.

Recommended B & B 1: Every villa Jiuhai Sea View Villa

The B & B is located in Dongdan Village, Xiangshan County. The Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach is in front of the B & B. It is about half an hour's drive from all major scenic spots in Xiangshan. The location is very excellent. The B & B is in the most independent and quiet location in the whole village, and the outdoor area is also large, so there is a lot of space for activities. It can hold various barbecue parties, team activities, etc., and of course it is also suitable for a quiet vacation.

The interior design of the B & B is simple and fashionable, but without losing comfort, which is very in line with the current aesthetic needs. We chose to stay in a twin room with sea view on the second floor, which had a very good view of the sea.

The owner of the B & B was very enthusiastic. The first time he came, he let us taste the corn and pumpkin he planted himself. They were sweet and glutinous, so we were very impressed. This was our second stay here and it felt like coming home. After not seeing you for a year, the B & B has also made some renovations. I especially like the tropical rainforest style leisure area on the first floor. It's really pleasant to sit here and watch the sea from a distance and have a leisurely afternoon tea.

The housekeeper at the B & B also baked afternoon tea for us. The room was filled with the sweet aroma of cake. Any bad mood at this moment could be cured.

When it comes to Xiangshan seafood, the owner of the B & B is an expert. He even made a sumptuous seafood dinner for us with his own hands. Such seafood cannot be eaten in ordinary times. I like this kind of B & B very much. It has scenery, style and warmth.

Recommended B & B 2: Chaoyanli Boutique B & B

Chaoyanli Boutique B & B is located in Shatangwan Village, Shipu Town, Xiangshan County. This is a small fishing village with a history of hundreds of years. The sea is just a few steps away. Therefore, the owner of the B & B named the B & B "Chaoyan Li" based on the poem "in Shipu Bamboo Zhi Ci" by the Qing Dynasty poet Chen Bingyuan,"People live in Chaoyan, and the sound of the waves reaches the pillow", which means sleeping with the sound of the waves.

The first time I came to Shatangwan Village in Shipu was about 2016. At that time, there was only one B & B in the small fishing village, which was still very original. Now there are several more B & Bs in the village, and the environment is getting better and better. The overall design style of Chaoyanli B & B is simple and crisp. I especially like the rooms here, which are all large in size and very comfortable.

I like the slow lifestyle of the small fishing village here very much. I drink tea and look at the sea. When the tide fades in the evening, I can take my children to catch the sea. Sometimes I am lucky and I will reap a lot. Ask the B & B chef to process the seafood you harvest, or add dishes for dinner. Wait until night comes, with the slight sea breeze blowing, and counting the stars with the children, this kind of day is very simple but very happy.

I don't know if you like my recommendation. If you have any questions, you can leave a message or contact me. I also wish everyone a wonderful holiday!

Special reminder: Summer is the peak season for Xiangshan tourism. It is best to book accommodation about ten days in advance, as a room may not be available temporarily. In addition, let me tell you a little secret. If time permits, it is best to travel non-weekend, which can save a lot of money.