Arxan Parent-Child Study Tour Guide: Exploring Volcanic Landforms with Kids

Arxan is not only a paradise of scenery but also a natural geology classroom! With designed volcano science education, forest missions, and cute pet interactions, children can understand nature through play. This guide covers easy routes, family-friendly hotels, and safety tips, suitable for families with children aged 3-12.
​🔍 Parent-Child Mission Card Design​
​Volcano Detective​: Find volcanic eruption traces in Shitang Forest (such as lava mounds, steam vents), and observe rock bubbles with a microscope.
​Plant Hunter​: Collect different shaped leaves (heart-shaped birch leaves, larch needle leaves) to make a specimen book.
​Hot Spring Mini Experiment​: Measure the temperature of Wuli Spring water with a thermometer and compare it with ordinary spring water to understand geothermal principles.
​🚌 Easy 2-Day Itinerary​
​Day 1​: Morning at Arxan Tianchi (take the sightseeing bus to the foot of the mountain, then hike 30 minutes to the summit) → Lunch at a scenic area restaurant → Afternoon geological explanation at Shitang Forest → Evening feeding deer (Bailang Deer Park, carrots 10 RMB/portion).
​Day 2​: Morning water fetching and experiment at Wuli Spring → Picnic lunch → Afternoon forest bathing trail hike (leaf collecting mission) → Return trip.
​🏡 Family-Friendly Services​
​Accommodation​: Arxan Junlan Resort Hotel family rooms come with children’s tents and provide free strollers.
​Dining​: Restaurants in the scenic area offer children’s meals; local yogurt and milk skin are recommended.
​Transportation​: Unlimited rides on sightseeing buses, recommended to sit by the window to enjoy the scenery.
​💡 Must-Read for Parents​
Children under 5 can use a baby carrier for hiking; carry a portable oxygen bottle (available in the scenic area) to cope with mild altitude sickness.
Large temperature differences in autumn, use the onion-layer dressing method; use self-made reward stickers to encourage children to complete explorations.

Post by MoonlightGoddess | Oct 19, 2025