Raising kids in the mountains! Stay overnight at an artist’s small town homestay

When bringing kids to Xiamen, don’t just think about going to the beach. Recently, I found I prefer heading into the mountains to let the kids run around and breathe fresh air🍃 🏨 Anruo Town (Jixiang Homestay) 📍 Anruo Town, Mayangxi Ecotourism Area, Changtai District, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province 🚘 Transportation: Self-driving is the best choice. From Xiamen Island, take the highway to the Tianzhushan exit, then 10 minutes to the town after exiting the highway. 🧺 Must-bring items: If visiting in summer, bring kids’ swimwear (the infinity pool is perfect for photos), mosquito repellent (there are many mosquitoes in the mountains), change of clothes (big temperature difference in the mountains, bring an extra jacket), kids’ favorite picture books/snacks ☎️ Advance booking: Weekend family rooms are in high demand, so it’s recommended to book the Jixiang Homestay family room 3-5 days in advance; confirm the Natural Classroom handicraft and Imagination Camp BBQ set by phone ahead to avoid disappointment. ⛺ Comfortable stays with kids are key to a good vacation! The family rooms at Jixiang Homestay perfectly meet family needs: rooms come with a children’s tent, wooden rocking horse, and a reading corner. Kids have their own separate room and can play house without clinging to parents. The balcony has a stone bed and lounge chair, perfect for relaxing quietly. The room also thoughtfully provides seasonal fruit and children’s toiletries, with attention to every detail. 🌟 Extra perks at the homestay: The infinity pool on the fifth floor offers stunning views of the continuous mountains, and free swim rings and water guns are provided so kids can play and burn energy; downstairs are Pinecone Bookstore and Natural Classroom, just a 3-minute walk away. Kids can try natural pigment painting, and adults can join too. Finished works can be taken home as souvenirs🎨 🌿 Walk past the Natural Classroom to reach the Imagination Camp, where kids can watch projected cartoons, play frisbee, fish, and enjoy BBQ picnics. 📚 You can also take kids to the Pinecone Bookstore on the fourth floor, pick a picture book to read together, order mountain view afternoon tea with small cakes and fresh juice, and sit by the floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the mountain scenery and slow down time. 🍲 Recommended food: Home-style dishes at the Outboard Restaurant, BBQ set at Imagination Camp, Wangting Farmhouse Restaurant ✅ Anruo Town has no crowded crowds, only green mountains, clear water, and healing moments. Escape the city noise with your kids, enjoy nature, crafts, and stay in comfortable family rooms here.