Must-See for 2025 Family Weekends! Beijing Moms' Top 5 Kid-Friendly Short Getaways

Hey lovely supermoms~ I'm your travel BFF Xiangcai, just back from an ultra-relaxing family weekend trip! Here are 5 perfect short-distance destinations around Beijing for kids. Each spot is personally tested with all logistics covered - fun for kids, stress-free for moms. Let's dive in!

1️⃣ Aranya

Located in Beidaihe, Hebei (2h drive or 1h high-speed rail from Beijing Station). Stay at Club Med Joyview (Trip.com 5-star rated!) with adorable themed rooms kids adore. Must-eat at seaside restaurant "Y Sea" - their signature seafood steamer and kids' meal sets are nutritious yet light. Activities: sandcastle building, art workshops (new May interactive exhibition), and lakeside horseback riding. Budget: Accommodation from ¥800/night, meals ~¥80/person.

2️⃣ Gubei Water Town

At Miyun's scenic heart (1.5h drive or direct bus). Stay in fairy-tale like "Water Town Theme B&Bs" with private play areas. Dine at "Gubei Traditional Restaurant" for authentic farm-style dishes like iron-pot fish (mild for kids). Activities: DIY kite-making (new May event), stroller-friendly lakeside photo spots. Budget: Accommodation from ¥600/night, meals ~¥70/person.

3️⃣ Tianjin Binhai

Hotspot! 45-min high-speed rail from Beijing South Station. Stay at "Sheraton Binhai" with ocean-themed playrooms. Eat at "TEDA Seafood City" featuring fresh steamed prawns and baby food counters. Don't miss Polar Ocean World's updated dolphin show (May) and night light displays. Budget: Accommodation from ¥700/night, meals ~¥90/person.

4️⃣ Yanqi Lake, Huairou

1h scenic drive. Stay at "Yanqi Lake Hotel" with free kids' playground and lake views. Dine at lakeside farmhouse for grilled rainbow trout with low-sugar cornbread. Activities: boating, cycling (new May flower fields). Budget: Accommodation from ¥550/night, meals ~¥65/person.

5️⃣ Thaiwoo Town, Chongli

2h drive or direct bus. Stay at "Thaiwoo Ski Hotel" featuring hot springs and summer grass skiing (new May kids' park). Eat at town restaurants with healthy pasta and kid-friendly pizza. Activities: mountain hiking or alpaca feeding at family farms (popular May events). Budget: Accommodation from ¥900/night (incl. breakfast), meals ~¥85/person.

These 5 tested gems offer perfect 1-2 day escapes where kids play happily while moms relax. Book early on Trip.com for 20% May discounts! Family trips aren't burdens - they're precious bonding moments 🥰 Like & save for next time~

Post by Benjamin Harris 678~ | Jun 18, 2025