Explore the Wonderland from "Big Fish & Begonia" with Your Kids! Complete Guide to Yunshuiyao Family Trip

In the busy daily life of helping kids with homework and extracurricular classes, sometimes you just want to slow down～ This time we discovered Yunshuiyao Ancient Town in Zhangzhou, which is truly a healing paradise for families! World Cultural Heritage Tulou, atmospheric ancient banyan trees, and babbling streams—kids have a blast, and I can relax too. Absolutely amazing! 👏 🏷️ Family-Friendly Ancient Town Basics Yunshuiyao is located in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou, Fujian, and is an important part of the "Fujian Tulou" heritage～ Bringing kids here means not only seeing the round Tulou buildings but also walking on cobblestone paths and exploring the historic old streets. Kids will ask, "Mom, this house is so special," sparking their curiosity to the max! 🏷️ Why is it a must-visit with kids? 3 reasons explained! 🏰 Unique Tulou in the world! Show your kids the incredible architectural wisdom of ancient people—100 times more vivid than picture books—and teach them about World Cultural Heritage at the same time~ 🌳 Super relaxing natural classroom! Cool off under ancient banyan trees, listen to the flowing water by the stream, kids can observe leaves and chase little butterflies, getting close to nature is super stress-relieving~ 📜 Immersive folk culture experience! Walk into old villages and see local life firsthand. Kids can intuitively learn about different cultures, which is way more effective than lectures! 🚗 How to get there with kids? 🚗 Self-driving: About 2 hours from Xiamen, kids can nap in the car and start playing right away upon arrival—super hassle-free~ 🚌 Public transport: Take the high-speed train to Nanjing Station, then transfer to a bus for 3 hours to the scenic area. Bring some snacks for the kids to keep them quiet on the way~ 🌟 Must-visit family spots (with interactive tips) 🏰 Hegui Lou: Known as the "World’s Most Unique Tulou"! Stand in front with your kids and ask, "What do you think this building looks like?" Count the floors together—super fun~ 🌳 Banyan Tree Cluster: Huge ancient banyan trees perfect for photos! Play "Find the Leaf" under the shade with your kids or sit on the stones and listen to their kindergarten stories~ 🏞️ Big Waterwheel: Filming location of the movie "Big Fish & Begonia"! Take some vintage-style photos with your kids and teach them "How does the waterwheel turn?" Learn while playing~ 🏛️ Light of Tulou: Watch how Tulou are built and enjoy a puppet show! Kids will be glued to the performance and want to try it themselves afterward~ 🚶‍♀️ Family-friendly itinerary Start at Hegui Lou (kids have the most energy) → Stroll through the Banyan Tree Cluster (rest if tired) → Visit the Big Waterwheel (photo time) → Light of Tulou (watch the show and rest) → End at Huaiyuan Lou (leisurely stroll, no rush). By the end of the day, kids won’t complain about being tired and will have covered all the main spots~ 💳 Tickets & Opening Hours (Parents must know) 🎫 Tickets: Adults about 100 RMB, student tickets half price (make sure kids bring their student ID!) ⏰ Opening hours: Open year-round! Summer 7:00-18:00, winter 7:30-17:30. Best to go in the morning when it’s less crowded and cooler~ 🏨 Where to stay with kids? 🏠 Ancient Town Inns: Centrally located, easy to return after evening strolls, no hassle if kids get sleepy~ 🏡 Tulou Homestays: A must-try! Stay in round Tulou with your kids, and they can play with other children at night—super happy kids~ 🍽️ Family-favorite local specialties 🍜 Shacha noodles: Fresh and tasty, kids can eat a big bowl! Ask the owner to make it less spicy~ 🍲 Minnan salty porridge: Hot and comforting, a bowl in the morning gives kids energy for the whole day~ ✍️ Tips for traveling with kids (super practical!) 👟 Make sure kids wear comfortable sneakers! Most paths require walking, or else kids’ feet will hurt and they’ll fuss~ 🌱 Bring a small trash bag and teach kids to pick up litter, cultivating environmental awareness from a young age~ [Hands together] When entering Tulou, tell kids "You need to ask the uncles and aunties first," teaching respect for others~ 🌟 Nearby attractions to visit on the way 🏞️ Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster: Not far away, see the "Four Dishes and One Soup" Tulou with your kids—super interesting~ 🏡 Taxia Village: Hear more Tulou stories and let kids accumulate lots of "little knowledge"~