Bamboo Forest Pass Ancient Town Parent-Child Travel Pitfall Avoidance Guide! Playing in the water and strolling through the ancient town with kids, avoid these mistakes

Last time I took my child to Bamboo Forest Pass Ancient Town, but because I didn’t check in advance, my child had a hard time by the river and also ate some bad snacks! I’ve put together this pitfall avoidance guide to help moms have a more worry-free time with their kids～ 🚫【Pits to Avoid at All Costs】 Water safety pit: Don’t let your child play in the “downstream of the small river”! The water flow downstream is faster than upstream, and there is some algae that makes it slippery. We didn’t pay attention last time and let the child play downstream, and the child accidentally fell, got pants soaking wet, and cried. It’s recommended to let kids play in the “upstream of the small river” where the water flow is gentle and the riverbed is fine sand, much safer～ Food pit: Don’t eat the “internet-famous snacks at the ancient town entrance”! For example, the “famous fried small fish” looks golden and tempting, but the fish inside are not fresh and very salty. My child took one bite and spat it out. It’s better to go to “Old Wang’s Restaurant” inside the town, where the cold river shrimp salad and bamboo shoot stir-fry are freshly made, authentic, and affordable. A serving of cold river shrimp salad is only 25 yuan～ Accommodation pit: Don’t stay at “guesthouses near the road”! Last time we stayed at a guesthouse by the road to save money, but the noise from cars passing by at night was loud, and the child didn’t sleep well. It’s better to stay at a “guesthouse near the small river,” where you can hear the sound of flowing water at night, quiet and comfortable. Although it’s a bit more expensive, it’s more reassuring～ Shopping pit: Don’t buy “overpriced bamboo products”! Some shops in the ancient town sell bamboo baskets and mats claiming to be handmade, but they are actually machine-made and expensive. It’s better to buy from the “handwoven shop,” where you can see grandmothers weaving on site. The prices are cheaper and the quality is better. A small bamboo basket costs only 15 yuan～ ✅【Correct Parent-Child Activities】 Water play tips: Before playing in the water, borrow a small bucket and a small fishing net from the guesthouse, no need to buy; dress your child in “long-sleeve sun-protective shirt + shorts” to prevent sunburn and make water play easier; bring a small stool for your child to sit on while catching small fish to avoid squatting for too long and getting tired～ Ancient town sightseeing tips: Visit the old street at 8 a.m. when there are fewer people, the sunlight on the white walls is beautiful, and you can see locals making breakfast; the “Ancient Town Bookstore” has a “Children’s Storytime” at 10 a.m., where the teacher tells local folk stories that captivate the kids; in the evening, go to the ancient town square to play games with local children, so your child can make new friends～ Money-saving tips: Eating at the guesthouse is cheaper than at restaurants, and the owner will prepare “children’s meals” with smaller portions and lower prices; when experiencing hand weaving with your child, buy a small bamboo basket for your child to weave themselves, which is 10 yuan cheaper than buying ready-made; bargain with the guesthouse owner, staying two nights can save 20 yuan～ 📝【Parent-Child Travel Preparation Checklist】 Clothing: Non-slip sandals, long-sleeve sun-protective shirt, shorts, 2 sets of spare clothes, 2 pairs of socks～ Supplies: Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, wet wipes, tissues, small bucket, small fishing net (can borrow), children’s tableware～ Food: Small bread, fruit, yogurt (to fill the child’s stomach on the road)～ Others: ID card, camera (to take night photos of the small river), spare plastic bags (for wet clothes)～ 💖【Final Advice】Bamboo Forest Pass Ancient Town is really great for summer trips with kids. As long as you avoid these pitfalls, you can have a lot of fun. The key to playing in the water and strolling the ancient town with kids is safety and comfort. I hope my guide helps all the moms. Wishing everyone a happy parent-child trip～