Dongshan Island Family Citywalk One-Day Tour｜A Mom’s Guide to Fun with Kids Without Getting Tired

Summer is here! Finally, it’s the season to take the kids to the sea🌊 Taking advantage of fewer people before Labor Day, I decisively took the kids to Dongshan Island for the weekend. The sunny sea surface really looks like it’s sprinkled with tiny diamonds, blinging and shining✨ Blowing sea breeze with the kids on the rooftop, watching them chase the waves, The fatigue from work instantly healed—this is what weekends should be like~ - 🚗 Transportation: First take the high-speed train to Yunxiao Station; choosing the right transport with kids is super important! 🔸 Bus 15 to the island: 10 RMB per person, takes 1 hour, suitable for families not in a hurry 🔸 Taxi: 100 RMB per car, 40 minutes direct, kids can rest well if tired 🔸 Carpool: 30 RMB per person, 40 minutes, cost-effective and you can make friends with other families - 🏨 Accommodation: Staying in the right place with kids means half the trip is a success! 1️⃣ Nanmen Bay: Very lively! Super convenient for eating and buying toys, but might be a bit noisy at night, light sleepers should be cautious 2️⃣ Maluan Bay: Far from the food area but very quiet! The beach is super soft, kids can dig and play in the sand all afternoon, very worry-free 3️⃣ Jinluan Bay: Perfect spot to watch the sunrise! Stay in a sea view room and open the window to the sunrise🌅, no need to get up early and rush, super easy with kids 🔸 This time we chose Yunhai Meiju in Nanmen Bay! The room is clean and bright, basically no noise, baby supplies are available to borrow, moms who love to shop and eat should go for it~ - 🚶 Family One-Day Tour Route: Follow this to avoid detours with kids! Drop luggage at Nanmen Bay → Stroll, eat, and take photos on Ding Street (kids love the artsy little shops) → Watch the sea from Nanwang Rooftop → Dig sand at Maluan Bay → Ride the little train at Caidie Bay → Ride electric scooters at Sufeng Mountain → Check in at Nanyu Double-Sided Sea → Eat seafood at Nanmen Bay - 🏝️ Recommended Family Attractions: Each one hits the kids’ hearts! 1️⃣ Ding Street: Turnaround Coffee sells small cakes to cheer kids up, take family photos at Nanwang Rooftop for amazing shots🌸 Also a filming location for "The Left Ear," let kids feel the artistic vibe 2️⃣ Maluan Bay: Few people in the off-season! The sand is so fine it feels like cotton underfoot, kids can play in sand and water by themselves, parents can relax a bit🌊 There are also sea activities suitable for kids 3️⃣ Caidie Bay: The colorful little train directly triggers kids’ dopamine!🌈 A ride makes kids happy for a long time, and it’s super cute for photos 4️⃣ Sufeng Mountain Island Road: Rent a small electric scooter and take the kids for a ride, the sea breeze is super comfortable🛵 Kids sit in front watching the sea, excited and screaming the whole way 5️⃣ Nanyu Double-Sided Sea: The green lighthouse is great for photos📸 Also a movie filming location, be sure to check the tide schedule in advance, playing in the water with kids at low tide is super fun! - 🍕 Family Food Picks: Kids love it and are not picky! ・Dongshan Jianmian・Seafood Satay Noodles (kids can eat two bowls, so fresh they lick the spoon) ・You Dian Ye STEAK・CAFE・CAMP (has kids’ steak, great environment) ・Xi・Yuan (desserts are exquisite, kids can’t stop once they see them) ・Dongshan Theater (home-style dishes very authentic, kids love the vegetables) ・Two Flowers Chongqing Hotpot (Dongshan branch) (can choose non-spicy pot, kids can eat too) ・Fangyuan BBQ (grilled corn is super sweet, kids love it) ・Hu Ji Snacks (thin-skinned wontons with plenty of filling, perfect for kids’ snacks) ・Haokelai Seafood Steam Hotpot (Dongshan Island branch) (seafood super fresh, steamed for nutrition) ・Chaoshan Fresh Beef Wangwang Hotpot (beef is very tender, easy for kids to chew) ・Jinluan Fisherman’s House (seafood porridge is very smooth, kids can drink a big bowl) ・No.1 Food Stall (stir-fried vegetables are very flavorful, solves kids’ picky eating problems) ・Tiezhu・Fish Market Old Hotpot Seafood Stall (Dongshan branch) (can choose clear soup base, safe to bring kids) - Once you play with kids here, you’ll fall in love with Dongshan Island! For weekends or short holidays when you want to relax with kids, this place is definitely the right choice. Blue skies, white clouds, and kids’ laughter are so healing☁️ And with so many kid-friendly foods, moms should just go for it!