This hotel in Tangxia really gets what it means to travel with kids! You can soak in the hot springs, the kids can run wild, and I can sit back and relax

Staying at Tangxia San Zheng Banshan Hot Spring Hotel with kids, I didn’t have high expectations at first, but I was completely won over—the kids went wild in the kids’ playground, I soaked in the hot springs and relaxed at the bar, and even opening the window in the room gave a beautiful view. This is exactly how a family vacation should be! Let’s start with the garden view room: open the window to a “natural backdrop” The garden view room I booked felt cozy as soon as I walked in, with warm wooden floors underfoot and two big beds so soft you could sink right in. The best part was the balcony—open the window and you’re surrounded by lush green trees and lawns. Sitting here in the morning breeze, even the kids quieted down. The room had everything, even soft little slippers for the kids—attention to detail is really on point. Kids’ playground: “babysitting” the kids for two hours is not a dream This playground is a lifesaver for parents traveling with kids! As soon as you enter, there’s a pastel-colored climbing net, a sandpit, and a little corner for dress-up—the kids in my family were building sandcastles with shovels, then running off to try on princess dresses and show off. The staff even led craft activities. I just sat nearby scrolling on my phone, and for two whole hours, no one called out “Mom!” Who else understands this freedom? There are also little race cars and glowing slides—the kids played so hard their hair was soaked but they didn’t want to leave. Hot springs: soaking leaves you completely relaxed, and the kids can join the fun too The hotel’s hot springs are tucked away in the woods, with many pools—some small private ones surrounded by greenery, and larger pools where you can soak while enjoying the view. I took a soak while the kids were at the playground; the water temperature was just right, and my shoulders felt relaxed afterward. Later I brought the kids over, and they splashed around in the shallow pool while I lounged on a stone bench nearby, so comfortable I almost took a nap. Bar: finally a quiet place to enjoy a drink When the kids got tired, I slipped into the bar. The warm decor and soft sofas you can sink into made it perfect. I ordered a cold drink with some cookies and fruit, the kids munched on fried chicken pieces, and I sipped slowly without having to shout to be heard. The desserts were delicious too—the egg tarts wrapped in jam, the cheese cups topped with berries, so delicate I didn’t want to eat them. Sitting here for half an hour felt like recharging my energy. The biggest takeaway from this trip: family vacations don’t have to be “exhausting to the point of collapse.” Find the right place where kids can run free and adults can truly relax. Next time I want to travel with the kids, this is definitely the place to go! San Zheng Banshan Hot Spring Hotel Hot Springs, Hot Spring Carnival, Spring Winter Vitality Spa Opening