60 Best Places in China for a Trip with Parents – Save This Guide
At the best age,
spare some time for your parents,
while they can still move around,
and while you still have passion,
make a travel pact with them.
Here are 60 places suitable for a trip with your parents,
one of them will surely make you stop and linger.
Chongqing is a city full of character,
lively yet with its own quiet serenity.
It wears many titles,
and it's also a super cyberpunk,
3D-feeling,
technology-rich city.
You don't even need to open a map or GPS,
because there's no north, south, east or west here –
only up, down, left, and right.
Imagine yourself strolling through Chongqing's streets,
every step feels like a dream,
the buildings are wonderfully quirky,
and from any angle they appear layered and stacked,
full of personality and perfect for great photos.
That's why in recent years,
Chongqing has become a new viral check-in spot.
Meng Fei, the famous TV host born in Chongqing, once said:
“I lived in Chongqing for twelve years;
people who haven't lived there can hardly truly know or understand it.
This city has a very special character –
the brightness and intensity of its colors
surpass that of many other cities.
And the people of Chongqing, just like the city,
are exceptionally vivid and passionate.”
Chongqing is exactly that kind of mysterious city.
It can be classical,
and it can be down-to-earth.
Take your parents to Chongqing –
it encompasses everything
and will surely meet the expectations of the older generation for the wonders of the world.
Our homeroom teacher once told us
that he must retire in Qingdao,
because the feel of the sea breeze on his face is truly satisfying and pleasant.
At first I didn't understand those words,
until I went to Qingdao myself
and it suddenly dawned on me.
Known by Chinese as the “Oriental Switzerland,”
it is one of China's first coastal open cities,
one of the most livable cities in China,
the World Beer Capital,
the World Sailing Capital...
Its streets
are filled with exotic flavors
and the depth of historical accumulation.
Its scenery
is vibrant with life all year round.
Cherry blossoms, green grass, maple leaves –
which of these doesn't make people linger and forget to return?
No wonder people say
that among thousands of coastal cities,
only Qingdao is irreplaceable.
Take your parents to Qingdao –
Qingdao is full of varied flavors,
and there will surely be a taste that your parents love.
Lijiang is definitely on the list.
It is a meeting of mountains and waters,
as if it has been sealed in time forever.
The stories and imprints of the past
are still vivid and lively in Lijiang.
It's like pushing open a door through time –
before you are small bridges and flowing water,
in the distance are snow-capped mountains and layered peaks.
Under such a contrast,
it truly has a unique charm.
That is precisely its allure.
Take your parents to Lijiang –
it's like stepping back into their era,
allowing them to stroll leisurely as well.
Long alleys,
pinkish brick tiles,
fine drizzling rain,
quiet streets,
still lake surfaces,
graceful maidens –
that is Wuzhen.
Everything in Wuzhen
has the shadow of water.
Take the scenery, for example:
sometimes it's like Wang Wei's verse,
“Reflected light enters the deep forest,
and shines again on the green moss.”
Soft, gentle.
Other times it's like Zhai You's verse,
“Falling blossoms and flowing waters near the homes,
wild geese and ducks fly in bursts.”
Tranquil, lively.
Or take the maidens:
sometimes like Bai Juyi's verse,
“Called a thousand times before she finally appears,
still holding a pipa half hiding her face.”
Subtle, melodious.
Other times like Li Qingzhao's verse,
“An embroidered face with a lotus smile blooms,
slanting, a treasured duck pin sets off her fragrant cheeks.”
Bright, striking.
Most captivating of all –
ancient emperors loved to tour Jiangnan,
because it has many beauties.
But actually Jiangnan has not only beauties,
but also blue flagstones.
Walking on the streets of Jiangnan
feels like stepping on cotton candy.
Back then, when Bai Juyi lived in Jiangnan,
cherishing his memories of the city,
he wrote in one go
three poems titled “Remembering Jiangnan.”
The most famous line is:
“The landscape I once knew so well;
at sunrise, river flowers are redder than fire,
in spring, river waters are green as blue.
How can I not remember Jiangnan?”
Such a wonderful city –
bring your parents here,
and all gloom will be dispelled.
Editor: Walking in 2D (Erciyuan)
Bio: I'm Second Uncle, a Beijinger born inside the Imperial City and raised under the red flag. I've traveled to 80 countries, and what I miss most is the African continent. Even now, my heart still races when it comes to travel. If the world is a stamp album, then every stamp is worth collecting.
