Budget-Friendly Family Travel Destination
Even on a budget, you can take your kids on a short holiday to hidden gem destinations.
No matter how tight the budget is, taking your little ones on a trip is essential. Young children are in a sensitive period for perception, and trips close to nature can spark their curiosity about the world. Here's a recommended off-peak travel route to Huizhou's seaside for families. It's relaxing, affordable, and perfect for both parents and kids!
—— 3-Day, 2-Night Family-Friendly Itinerary in Xiaojing Bay, Huizhou ——
🏝 Day 1: Cycling on Wutou Mountain Greenway + Tide Pool Exploration at Reef Park
✅ Wutou Mountain Greenway: A 5-kilometer coastal boardwalk where you can rent a family bike (30 RMB/hour). The route offers stunning views of mountains and the sea, shaded by lush trees. At the end of the ride, you can overlook the Ten-Mile Silver Beach. Free entry with complete facilities (restrooms, viewing platforms).
✅ Reef Park: Free tide pool exploration during low tide (check the "Tide Table Genie" mini app). Kids can dig for crabs and collect shells. Wear non-slip shoes and bring a bucket and shovel. The reef formations are perfect for photos, and kids will have so much fun they won’t want to leave.
🏝 Day 2: Camping at Ten-Mile Silver Beach + Visiting Meimei Ranch
✅ Ten-Mile Silver Beach Lawn: A free camping area with fine sand and clear water. You can bring your own tent or rent a picnic mat (50 RMB). Facilities include showers and restrooms. Kids can dig in the sand or fly kites while parents relax and enjoy the sea view.
✅ Meimei Ranch: Tickets are 35 RMB per person. Activities include feeding alpacas and piglets, rainbow grass sliding (included in the ticket), and mini go-karting. The ranch has a large lawn for picnics, and there are free play facilities like slides and trampolines by the lake.
Day 3: Free Play at Platinum Beach + Return Trip
✅ Platinum Beach: Free entry! Connected to Xiaojing Bay, it’s less crowded with soft sand, perfect for toddlers to splash in the waves. There’s a nearby commercial street (McDonald’s, CR Vanguard) for convenient supplies.
Accommodation Recommendation: Country Garden Ten-Mile Silver Beach Sea View Apartments
Oceanfront rooms range from 300-500 RMB per night, with monthly rentals offering better deals. Rooms come with kitchens for cooking seafood (seafood processing fees at Xiayong Market are 10-20 RMB per kilogram). The beach is just downstairs, saving time and effort!
Travel Tips:
Transportation: 1-2 hours by car from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, or take a high-speed train to Huiyang Station and a 30-minute taxi ride.
Essentials: Sunscreen, sand-digging tools, non-slip shoes, and two sets of clothes for kids.
Xiaojing Bay combines tide pool exploration, cycling, ranch visits, and beach fun into one destination. With an average cost of 500 RMB per person, it’s a blast! Go before it becomes a hotspot!