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A "Lion City Adventure" Right at Your Doorstep! No Plane Ticket Needed, Travel Through a Dreamy Singapore Weekend in 20 Minutes

"Life isn’t lacking in beauty, but in the eyes to discover it." Who says you have to cross oceans to experience exotic vibes? Jinan Quehua New Garden just opened, bringing a full dose of Singaporean charm! Though still "growing," the weekend buzz rivals the Spring Festival travel rush—adults snapping photos of waterfalls, kids chasing dinosaur models, and the air filled with the sweet scent of colorful cakes. This isn’t just a park visit; it’s like falling into a magical "mini Lion City" box! 🌴 First Floor: Tropical Rainforest Moves Right to Your Door! Right at the entrance, the "mini Singapore waterfall" amazes—water cascades down artificial rocks, droplets sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight. The tropical botanical garden charges admission, but it’s worth every penny! Huge monstera leaves serve as natural umbrellas, pitcher plants open their "little pockets" waiting for insects to fall in, and kids press their faces to the glass shouting, "Mom, this looks like Zootopia!" The food court is even better, with the aroma of Hainanese chicken rice blending with the creamy scent of teh tarik, making mouths water. 🦖 Second Floor: A Dinosaur and Tech Carnival! In the dinosaur exhibit, the triceratops nods its head, the T-Rex bares its fierce jaws, and kids wield "archaeological hammers" (actually plastic toys) digging for "fossils," having a blast. The VR pavilion is cooler still—put on the goggles and instantly travel to a futuristic city. Some moms grab their kids’ arms in fright, saying, "This is more thrilling than a roller coaster!" The best surprise? Free Peranakan costume try-ons—adults wear sarongs, kids don headpieces, and photos posted online get asked, "Did you just go on a Southeast Asia vacation?" The coloring DIY area is lively too, with kids painting dinosaurs in rainbow colors, and parents holding up their creations laughing, "That’s a ‘unicorn dinosaur,’ right?" 🚗 Transportation: A Lazy Person’s Dream! Don’t want to walk? Shuttle buses, trishaws (30 yuan/30 minutes), and electric carts (50 yuan/30 minutes) are ready on call! We rode an electric cart to Quanyun Live, and the scenery felt like slow motion: people picnicking on the lawn, kids chasing bubbles by the fountain, even the street signs say, "Turn left, find happiness." When night falls, the outdoor lawn lights up—the drone fleet forms "Welcome to Jinan" in the sky, fireworks explode with a "bang," illuminating everyone’s surprised faces. As the crowd disperses, a child tugs on their mom’s sleeve, asking, "Can we come again tomorrow?" That’s probably the park’s best "advertisement," right? A doorstep adventure like this—aren’t you tempted? After all, "the best scenery isn’t far away, but right where you can see it." Next time, how about hopping on an electric cart together to chase a "Lion City dream" that needs no visa? 🌠✨
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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