Travelling China with kids

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China with kids:
yes, you can do this.

All-in-one planning advice from a family who keeps coming back — six trips and counting, starting with a 4.5-month-old.

6 family trips and counting First trip at 4.5 months old Featured in Lonely Planet China 2025 Mum and kids learning Mandarin
$80–250per day, family of 4
2–3 weeksideal trip length
Mar–May · Sep–Novbest time
30 daysvisa-free (most of Europe)
Any ageminimum age

Start with your child's age

Every age works — differently

City by city

A “with kids” guide for every stop

Written from our own trips — where to stay, what they'll love, what to skip.

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The worries

The questions every parent asks us

Family travel notes from China

New kid-tested guides as we publish them — playgrounds, food that works, and shows worth booking.

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