Traveling Benxi with the Map | Three-Day Relaxed Family Route · Waterfall and Water Cave Adventure

Recommended for families with kids! The pace is leisurely throughout, combining natural and geological wonders, fun without being tiring 👇

Day 1: 📍 Dashihu Scenic Area

✅ Family Highlights

👉 Five Lakes and Four Waterfalls: The tiered lake and waterfall group is spectacular! The lake water is as blue as a gem, and kids can get close to the waterfalls and hear the Dragon Clan legends~

👉 Shallow Water Play: The lakeside has gentle areas safe for water play, remember to bring water guns and small nets!

🚗 Transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Benxi city center, car rental with child safety seats recommended

🎫 Tickets: 60 RMB per person, free for children under 1.2 meters

⚠️ Tips: Lots of walking sections, recommend bringing a lightweight stroller; elderly and kids can take the gentle lakeside route

Day 2: 📍 Benxi Water Cave + Xiaoshi Yizhuang

✅ Water Cave Family Guide

👉 Boat Ride to the Earth’s Core: Kids will be super excited! A 30-minute dark river boat tour, see the stalactites under lights like a fairy tale world

👉 Constant 12℃ Temperature Inside: Make sure kids wear a light jacket to avoid catching a cold

🎫 Tickets: 150 RMB per person in peak season (includes boat ticket), discounts for children under 1.3 meters

📍 Xiaoshi Yizhuang

Come here in the evening! Folk performances + light shows, kids can feed small animals and enjoy the popular lamb soup with rice~

🏠 Accommodation: Stay in a family room at Xiaoshi Yizhuang, super romantic starry sky lights at night ✨

Day 3: 📍 Benxi Grand Canyon

✅ Easy Hiking Route

👉 Choose the gentle waterfall viewing trail: half an hour walk to Longyin Waterfall, very cool in summer

👉 Glass Bridge Optional: For brave kids to try (additional 68 RMB), those afraid of heights can take the wooden plank path beside it

🎫 Tickets: 68 RMB per person, half price for children

🚗 Return: Depart at 3 PM back to Benxi, 1-hour drive, no rush

💰 Cost Reference (two adults and one child)

Tickets: about 300 RMB (after child discounts)

Car rental: 600 RMB for three days (7-seater car more comfortable)

Accommodation: Family room 300 RMB/night

🍜 Food TIP: Must try the lamb soup at Xiaoshi Yizhuang! Kids love it with fried lamb chops~