East Island Parent-Child Short Trip | Complete Guide to Eating, Playing, and Exploring with Kids | No Pitfalls

The right way to enjoy summer is to take the kids to the beach 🌊
Visiting East Island in the off-season before May Day, fewer people, beautiful scenery, super comfortable
The sunny sea sparkles like a silver veil covering the ocean ✨
Building sandcastles with the kids on the beach, watching them chase seagulls
All worries are blown away by the sea breeze—this is the true meaning of a parent-child trip～
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🚗 Transportation: When traveling with kids, comfort is a must!
🔸 High-speed train to Yunxiao Station, then take bus No. 15 to the island: 10 RMB per person, 1-hour ride, kids can enjoy the scenery along the way
🔸 Taxi: 100 RMB per car, 40 minutes direct to the destination, kids can nap in the car if tired
🔸 Carpool: 30 RMB per person, 40 minutes, carpool with other families to share parenting tips
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🏨 Accommodation: Comfortable stays make the trip happy!
1️⃣ Nanmen Bay: Super convenient for eating, drinking, and playing, with a snack street downstairs, kids can buy snacks anytime, but it might be noisy at night
2️⃣ Maluan Bay: Quiet and away from the hustle and bustle! The beach quality is excellent, kids can dig and play in the water freely, and parents can relax
3️⃣ Jinluan Bay: Perfect for watching the sunrise! Stay in a sea view room and see the sunrise right after stepping outside 🌅, no need to get up early and rush, very easy with kids
🔸 This time we stayed at Yunhai Meiju in Nanmen Bay, super cute! The room was clean and bright, almost no noise, and a crib was available. Moms who love eating and shopping can choose with confidence~
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🚶 Parent-child one-day tour route: Follow this to avoid getting lost with kids!
Drop luggage at Nanmen Bay → Check in and take photos at Dingjie (visit artsy shops with kids) → Watch the sea view at Nanwang Terrace → Play in the sand at Maluan Bay → Ride the little train at Caidie Bay → Drive around Su Feng Mountain Island → Take photos at Nanyu Double-sided Sea → Eat seafood at Nanmen Bay
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🏝️ Must-visit kid-friendly spots: Each one makes kids super happy!
1️⃣ Dingjie: The little cakes at Zhuanyun Coffee are very popular with kids, Nanwang Terrace is perfect for parent-child photos 🌸 Filming location of "The Left Ear," let kids experience scenes from the movie
2️⃣ Maluan Bay: Very few people in the off-season! The sand is fine and soft, kids can play all afternoon 🌊 There are also safe and fun sea activities suitable for children
3️⃣ Caidie Bay: The colorful little train is so cute 🌈 Kids get excited for a long time after a ride, and the photos are full of childlike fun
4️⃣ Su Feng Mountain Island Road: Rent a small electric scooter and take the kids for a ride, with the sea on one side and green mountains on the other 🛵 Kids sitting in the back are super happy and even greet the waves
5️⃣ Nanyu Double-sided Sea: The green lighthouse is very distinctive 📸 Also a movie filming location, be sure to check the tide schedule in advance; at low tide, kids can have fun stepping in the water!
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🍕 Kid-friendly food: Kids love it, and parents are satisfied!
・ Dongshan Jianmian ・ Seafood Satay Noodles (delicious taste, kids can eat a big bowl)
・ You Dian Ye STEAK・CAFE・CAMP (exquisite kids' meals, kids eat heartily)
・ Xi・Yuan (highly aesthetic desserts, kids want to eat as soon as they see them)
・ Dongshan Theater (home-style dishes taste great, all kid-friendly dishes available)
・ Two Flowers Chongqing Hotpot (Dongshan branch) (non-spicy pot available, whole family can eat)
・ Fangyuan BBQ (grilled chicken wings are super tender, kids love them)
・ Hu Ji Snacks (wontons are delicious, perfect for kids' snacks)
・ Haokelai Seafood Steam Hotpot (Dongshan Island branch) (fresh seafood, healthy steamed cooking)
・ Chaoshan Fresh Beef Wangwang Hotpot (fresh beef, easy for kids to chew)
・ Jinluan Fisherman’s House (seafood porridge is very smooth, kids can have several spoonfuls)
・ No.1 Food Stall (stir-fried seafood is very flavorful, parents enjoy it)
・ Tiezhu・Fish Market Old Hotpot Seafood Stall (Dongshan branch) (clear broth base, kids can eat too)
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Bringing kids to East Island is really worth it!
For weekends or short holidays, this is definitely a great choice for a short trip with kids
Blue skies, white clouds, and fun attractions make kids super happy ☁️
Plus lots of kid-friendly food, no need to worry about picky eaters!