Qiandao Lake Botanical Garden: A Hiking Route Suitable for 2-Year-Olds

Third stop of the National Day holiday - Qiandao Lake Botanical Garden🌳, an easy hike with no pressure! Few people and beautiful scenery, like stepping into a fairy tale world~ 🚶Hiking route: Start from the ticket office, follow the circular route while playing along the way, about 4 kilometers in total 📸Must-visit spots: 1⃣ Mirror of the Sky: White chapel + lakeside lawn, perfect for beach vacation vibes⛱️ 2⃣ Rainbow Staircase: Next to the campsite, great for low-angle shots that make your legs look super long! 3⃣ Forest Trail: Feed the sika deer and peacocks, babies love it! 4⃣ Suspended Viewing Platform: Purple plank bridge + white piano, a soothing view overlooking Qiandao Lake 🍼Parent-child Tips: - Bring some small bread to feed the animals (feed costs 5-10 yuan) - Wear light-colored clothes, the forest background makes photos stand out - Recommended to go at 9 AM or 4 PM, soft light and fewer people 🎫Tickets are 30 yuan, totally worth it! So few people it feels like a private event, babies run around happily~ Next time come in spring to see the cherry blossom path🌸 Tips: The ticket office to the entrance is nearly 500 meters; for babies without hiking experience, it’s recommended to take the shuttle bus, round trip 10 yuan Route reference: Entrance → Mirror of the Sky → Rainbow Staircase → Forest Animal Area → Suspended Viewing Platform → Lingxi Pond → Luming Terrace → Lakeside Boardwalk return (refer to the park map for details).