Hebei is a coastal province in northern China that wraps around Beijing and Tianjin on three sides and meets the Bohai Sea to the east. It holds the UNESCO Chengde Mountain Resort, the eastern terminus of the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan and Laolongtou, the Beidaihe seaside resort, and the world's oldest open-spandrel stone arch bridge at Zhaozhou.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Wuqiao Acrobatic World shows
Daily acrobatic performances and a museum in the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics, which children can watch and try in hands-on corners.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Beidaihe beach day
Gentle swimming zones with lifeguards, sand play, shell collecting and seafood meals.
Duration: Half to full day
Baiyangdian boat tour
Motor-boat rides through reed channels and lotus fields, with bird sightings and village stops.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Chengde Mountain Resort boating and cycling
Lakes, meadow plains and shaded paths; battery-car tickets cover distances for small legs.
Duration: Half day
Shanhaiguan Great Wall gate and old town
A walled town with a gate tower and street theatre; older children can climb the wall.
Duration: 3 hours
Zhengding Ancient City walk
Flat streets, a big bronze Guanyin and pagodas, with snack stalls that suit children.
Duration: 3 hours
Hebei Museum
Gold-and-jade burial suits from Mancheng and a large dinosaur-and-fossil hall; reserve free tickets on the museum's WeChat mini-program.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Thaiwoo family ski school
Children's ski school and magic-carpet beginner slope in the Chongli resort cluster.
Duration: Half day
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hampton by Hilton Chengde Mountain Resort
Family rooms and breakfast buffet in central Chengde near Jiahe Plaza.
Family features: Triple rooms, free breakfast, near taxis
Sheraton Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Hotel
Seafront resort hotel with a pool and kids' programmes.
Family features: Pool, kids' club in summer, family rooms
Element Chongli
Apartment-style rooms with kitchens at Thaiwoo ski village.
Family features: Kitchenette, ski storage, shuttle to slopes
Holiday Inn Express Cangzhou High-Tech Zone
Reliable family rooms with free breakfast near Cangzhou city centre and Wuqiao access.
Family features: Free breakfast, family rooms, quiet rooms
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Most Chinese restaurants have large round tables and share-style dishes that suit children.
Ask for 'bù là' (not spicy) dishes; plain steamed buns, dumplings and noodle soup are reliable.
Hot water is standard at restaurants; carry a refillable bottle.
Baby high chairs are rare outside chain restaurants; bring a portable booster seat.
Fruit and yoghurt stalls open in the evening near Chengde's Mountain Resort.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.