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Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Warm Winter Family Trip|Hiking, Boating, Exploring Caves, Super Fun for Kids

Take your kids to check in at Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags in winter, avoid the crowds, embrace nature, hike, boat, explore caves, and enjoy local specialties. Here’s a super practical one-day family travel guide sharing~ 📍Location: Zhaoqing Seven Star Crags Scenic Area 🚗Transportation: Self-driving navigation to "Seven Star Crags North Gate Parking Lot," convenient parking, suitable for kids; you can also take the bus, eco-friendly~ 🏨Accommodation Guide: Zhaoqing Aowei Hotel, cozy and comfortable family rooms, children’s play facilities, close to Seven Star Crags Scenic Area, sufficient winter heating, rich and varied breakfast, suitable for kids’ tastes~ 📢Ticket Details Adults 70 RMB/person, children or seniors 1.2-1.4 meters tall 35 RMB/person, children under 1.2 meters free; in-province students in school free; combo ticket (Seven Star Crags + Dinghu Mountain) 100 RMB/person (purchase via mini program 🔍 Xinghu Meimei), suitable for families wanting to visit both attractions~ 🈺Opening Hours: 8:00-23:00 (free admission after 7 PM, great for kids to enjoy the night view) 🕐Tour Duration: About 4 hours, easy pace for kids, no rush~ 🗺️Family Tour Route (Enter and Exit from North Gate) North Gate ➡️ Bald Cypress Forest (photo check-in) ➡️ Peach Blossom Island ➡️ Diecui Bridge ➡️ Shuangyuan Cave (boat tour of the cave) ➡️ Seven Star Bridge ➡️ Nanhua Pavilion ➡️ Wulong Pavilion ➡️ Iron Chain Bridge ➡️ Tianzhu Pavilion ➡️ Red Lotus Bridge ➡️ Fish Viewing Pond (fish feeding interaction) ➡️ Nine-bend Bridge ➡️ Longyan Cave (boat tour of the cave) ➡️ Shuiyue Palace ➡️ Misty Rain Bridge ➡️ Shuangyuan Road return ➡️ North Gate The route is gentle, not tiring for kids, with rich and interactive attractions along the way~ 🌟Family Tour Highlights 📸 Shuangyuan Cave: Enter by boat, the stalactites inside have various shapes, illuminated by lights creating a dreamy atmosphere~ Explore the cave with kids, explain how stalactites form to increase their science knowledge, kids will be very interested~ Ticket price usually 20 RMB/person, 25 RMB/person on major holidays (children under 1.2 meters free)~ ⛰️ Longyan Cave: Narrow entrance, boat tour offers a unique experience, the cave scenery is strange and the stalactites are bizarre and colorful~ Let kids feel the mystery and grandeur of the cave, take a set of magical photos~ Ticket price same as Shuangyuan Cave~ 🚢Boat Sightseeing: Full route 70 RMB/person, enjoy boating and lake views with kids, passing Flamingo Island, Red-crowned Crane Ecological Park, Xinghu National Wetland Park, and other spots to see rare birds and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery~ The winter lake breeze is cool and comfortable~ 🚌Sightseeing Bus: 15 RMB per trip, for kids who don’t want to walk, easy to tour the whole scenic area and save energy~ ⛰️ Tianzhu Rock: Families who want to hike can challenge this, about 25 minutes to the top, the summit offers the best view overlooking the entire Seven Star Crags, let kids experience the joy of “reaching the peak”~ 🐟 Fish Viewing Pond: Feed fish with kids, buy fish feed and let kids feed by hand, watching the fish scramble for food will make kids very happy~ 🍜Family Food Recommendations 😋 Achao Private Kitchen: Kiln-roasted chicken with tender and juicy skin, fragrant aroma; Tea King ribs sweet and perfect with rice; Sesame pumpkin balls sticky and chewy, generous portions, delicious dishes suitable for kids~ 👍 Zhongyong Road Food Street: Aunt Fei’s fish balls are chewy, mate tea is unique, plus other special snacks, taste them all with kids to satisfy your taste buds~ 📸 Kacha Corner: Polaroid selfie studio, take a set of travel souvenir photos with kids to capture beautiful moments~ 📌Family Travel Tips 1️⃣ For self-driving, choose to enter and exit from the North Gate for easy car access and avoid detours; the Bald Cypress Forest at the North Gate is stunning in winter, perfect for family photo shoots~ 2️⃣ Dress kids in comfortable casual shoes as the scenic area is large and involves a lot of walking; winter temperatures are low, dress kids warmly with hats~ 3️⃣ Few mosquitoes in the scenic area, but bring a small amount of insect repellent just in case; bring enough warm water and snacks to replenish kids’ energy~ 4️⃣ When boating in the caves, watch the kids carefully, don’t let them stand or reach out of the boat to ensure safety~ 5️⃣ Free admission after 7 PM, enjoy the night view with kids, the illuminated Seven Star Crags looks dreamy and is perfect for photos~ 6️⃣ There are sales points inside the scenic area with reasonable prices for supplies; restrooms are clean, tidy, and well distributed~ 7️⃣ Focus on the experience when traveling with kids, don’t force them to climb or rush the itinerary, rest when tired, and enjoy the process~ 8️⃣ When feeding fish at the Fish Viewing Pond, remind kids not to litter and to protect the environment~
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Posted: Dec 12, 2025
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