Hangzhou Family Trip｜Explore 8 Hidden Gems with Kids on a Budget! Affordable and Picture-Perfect Spots

Strolling around Hangzhou with kids on the weekend, we found many top-notch and free places! Tested 8 family-friendly spots with money-saving tips👇

1⃣️ Shuyuan Garden｜A hidden gem in the city perfect for photos!
Free🆓 and not crowded～ Take the kids to explore the quaint pavilions and corridors, feed the little fish in the pond, and they can play all afternoon! Photos come with a natural Jiangnan filter, and wearing Hanfu makes the shots even better～

2⃣️ Hupao Park｜Experience nature’s charm with kids
Tickets 15 RMB, free🆓 with a park card! The forest trails are super comfortable, and you can see Hupao Spring. Tell the kids stories about the spring water—playing and learning at the same time is so meaningful～

3⃣️ West Lake Sunset｜Wait for a romantic blue hour with the kids
Free to watch the stunning sunset! In the evening, sit by the lake with the kids and watch the sun slowly set, the sky changing from orange-red to gentle blue tones. The kids will say, “So beautiful”～

4⃣️ Taiziwan Park｜Classic family photo spot
A free fairy-tale world! Cherry blossoms in spring, lawns in summer, every angle is photogenic. Bring a picnic mat and spend the whole day playing with the kids～

5⃣️ Quyuan Fenghe｜Healing lotus viewing with kids in midsummer
A great free spot to enjoy lotus flowers! The large lotus pond is spectacular, and you can teach the kids about lotus flowers. Come in the evening for a cool breeze～

6⃣️ Guozhuang Garden｜Exquisite garden worth a visit
Tickets 10 RMB, free🆓 with a park card! A small and delicate Jiangnan garden, stroll with the kids to enjoy the water scenery and feel the beauty of slow living～

7⃣️ Zhutoujiao Dam｜Wait for a breathtaking sunset with the kids
Free to watch the stunning sunset! Come to the riverside in the evening, the sky turns pink and purple, every snap looks like a masterpiece, and the kids jump with joy～

8⃣️ Huagang Fish Viewing｜Feed fish and listen to the rain with kids, super relaxing
A free and fun family spot! You can buy fish food for the kids to feed the little fish. When it rains, listen to the raindrops while watching the fish swim—super soothing～

You don’t need to spend a lot to have fun with kids in Hangzhou. Save these budget-friendly hidden gems and head out this weekend!💕