Taking the kids to Taihu Dragon Dream! 2 days and 1 night of pure fun

Taking the kids to Taihu Dragon Dream, choosing the "Diamond Hotel" was really a smart move! As soon as you drop off your luggage, you can switch to happy mode~ Day 1: Having fun in the Animal World walking area 🐘 Arrive early at the hotel to check in, grab your tickets, and head straight to the Animal World walking area. Remember to head to the right side first, and your first stop is the zebra feeding area! The zebras are super enthusiastic, stretching their heads out for food. At 12 o'clock, watch the tiger educational show "The Return of the King." The tigers are very obedient, showing a side you don’t usually see~ After the show, head straight to the little train, only 20 yuan per person, great value! The 45-minute ride goes through 7 major exhibition areas. Camels and zebras on the left side will stick their heads into the windows asking for food. Tigers and black bears along the way are super cool, and the kids kept saying "wow" nonstop~ 🚂 You must check in with the "top stars" of the walking area one by one! At the giraffe area, buy a bunch of leaves for 20 yuan, stand sideways and wait for it to lower its head, and you’ll get a perfect atmospheric shot with just one click; at the elephant area, 20 yuan for a basket of carrots, watching the elephants use their trunks to grab food is adorably irresistible~ 🥕 The red panda village is even cuter, the round little pandas climb along the branches and aren’t afraid of people at all; the capybara zone is super fun—put an orange on its head, and it really walks around with it, making the kids laugh and clap nonstop~ 🐼 Day 2: Immersive fun at Taihu Performance City 🎆 After breakfast at the hotel in the morning, it’s just a 5-minute drive to Taihu Performance City. The underground parking is 20 yuan per vehicle with no time limit, super convenient! The key point: the first thing to do when entering the performance city is to scan the code to book shows! Tickets include all performances, really worth it~ 📱 You must watch "Drunken Beauty of Taihu"! The stage effects are stunning, with dance, acrobatics, and aerial silk performances one after another, the kids are glued to the show; younger kids can go to the holographic children's theater to watch "Piggy Hero," and elders can enjoy shows at the Taihu Liyuan Theater, so the whole family can find something they like~ After the shows, stroll through the ancient town and snack street, where you can eat to your heart’s content for about 50 yuan per person. Candied haw, grilled sausages, stinky tofu—the kids happily eat while walking, and there are NPC parades on the street that actively high-five and interact with the kids~ 🍢 The evening fireworks show is the highlight! On Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, there are high-altitude fireworks plus iron flower performances. It’s recommended to reserve seats at the water show stands or around Tongxin Bridge. When the brilliant fireworks bloom in the night sky and the firelight reflects on the lake, it looks like a scene from an animated movie. The kids use their smartwatches to take photos, constantly saying "so beautiful"~ During the iron flower show, sparks fly everywhere, and the live experience is so stunning it leaves you speechless. Watching it really brings the happiness of the New Year! ✨ This trip’s pace was just right, the kids had a blast, and the tired mom could relax too. We’ll definitely bring the kids again next time! 🥳