Avoid Pitfalls for Family Trips to Nandan Mountain! Don’t Make These Mistakes Again, Super Practical Tips for Taking Kids to Nandan Mountain

First, the Glass Bridge! Don’t buy the “expensive photo service”! There are staff next to the glass bridge offering photo services, charging 60 yuan per photo, and you can’t choose the pictures or retake if the photo doesn’t look good. It’s a rip-off. Actually, you can just use your phone to take photos yourself. Find a good angle, and you can take really beautiful pictures while interacting with your kids, making family photos more meaningful. We took our own photos later, and the kids loved them so much that we even made a photo album. Next is the Forest Park! Don’t buy the “all-access pass”! The park offers an all-access pass that includes all attractions, but some activities are not suitable for young kids, like the zipline and bungee jumping. Buying the all-access pass is a waste. It’s better to buy tickets separately for the activities your kids can enjoy, such as the children’s cable car, carousel, and trampoline. This not only saves money but also prevents kids from feeling disappointed when they see activities they can’t do. We saved over 30 yuan by buying tickets separately, and the kids had a great time. Be careful with dining! Don’t eat at the “temporary snack stalls” at the park entrance! The hygiene is poor, and the food isn’t fresh. We bought a bowl of rice noodles that tasted bad and was expensive. The kids only ate a few bites and then refused to eat more. It’s better to eat at the official “Nandan Mountain Restaurant” inside the park, where prices are reasonable, the food is authentic, and hygiene is guaranteed. For example, dishes like “Sanshui Stinky Tofu” and “Homemade Tofu” are kid favorites, and you can get a full meal for about 50 yuan per person. Choose the right time to visit! Don’t go to the Forest Park after 12 noon! The sun is very strong at noon, and there aren’t many shaded areas in the park. Kids get sweaty and tired quickly and lose interest in playing. It’s better to go at 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. when the weather is cooler, and kids have more energy to enjoy all the activities and have more fun. Also, prepare the right gear! Don’t forget to bring a “jacket”! The temperature on the mountain is 5-8°C lower than at the foot. We didn’t bring jackets, and the kids were shivering and almost caught a cold. We ended up buying an expensive jacket there, which was not cost-effective. Make sure to bring a light jacket for your kids to handle the big temperature difference between morning and evening and avoid getting cold. Also, don’t let kids wear sandals; the ground in the Forest Park is a bit rough and can hurt their feet. Non-slip sneakers are more suitable. Finally, ticket purchase! Don’t buy “full-price tickets” at the park entrance! You can buy “family combo tickets” online in advance, which include entrance tickets, the glass bridge, and some Forest Park activities. These are much cheaper than buying tickets separately and save you the time of queuing. We saved over 40 yuan by buying combo tickets online in advance, which was super cost-effective. Nandan Mountain is really great for family trips. As long as you avoid these pitfalls, you can have a perfect family time. I hope my experience helps everyone have a happy and worry-free trip with kids!