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Beijing is not an easy city, especially for a child: enormous distances, a lot of people, confusion. However, don’t worry, there are places where children can be safe and have fun in the endless Beijing.
China Science and Technology Museum
Opened in Beijing in 2009, the “Museum of Science and Technology” is located to the north of the famous Olympic Stadium Bird ´s Nest and covers an area of 48,000 square meters. The new museum is divided into 3 themed rooms, starting from Hall A where you will find the ancient Chinese technology and astronomy and the main topics of modern science. And if n the hall B China´s scientific initiatives are the focus, Hall C wiil be a real surprise with its incredible Astro-vision Theater. Anyway, if you like science and nature don´t miss the Beijing Museum of Natural History, another wonder for adults and kids
Happy Valley
Beijing “Happy Valley” is one of the largest theme parks in China. It is located in Mount She, and is the fourth in the series after Shangai, Shenzhen and Chengdu. The complex covers 900,000 square meters, and the park has seven areas: “Sunshine Port,” “Happy Times”, “Shangri-la”, “Ants Kingdom”, “Shanghai Beach” “Gold Mine Town” and “Hurricane Bay.”Many attractions, including also the Wooden Coaster, Diving Coaster and the Mine Train Coaster.
Amusement Parks
The “Shijingshan Amusement Park” is located in the Shijingshan District in Beijing. It occupies 350,000 square meters and has over 100 rides and attractions, plus there are eight roller coasters and a 4D cinema. We suggest also the “Beijing World Park” a miniature park with hundread of natural and artificial attactions from almost 50 countries around the world. The layout is modeled after the five continents and the four oceans. Last but not least the Beijing “Zoo”, the largest in China, with the largest number of animal species: pandas, gorillas, elephants, antelopesec. It is also an important center for marine life, and everything is hosted in the charming set of a Chinese garden.
China National Children’s Center
China National Children´s Center is an after school where children can experiment with different disciplines, from calligraphy to photography, but also dancing, singing football. Going to the China National Children´s Center will be a real fun for your children and a chance for them to understand a new culture. The center was built in 1982 with the main objective to develop the personality of children and to help them grow up healthy. Once in Beijing, don´t forget to watch the National Flag raising ceremony in Tian’an men Square, it takes about 10 minutes, and attract thousands of visitors every day.
The Forbidden City
Now you’re ready for the Forbidden City, the imperial complex in the heart of Beijing. It was so named because in ancient China access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm. Government functionaries and even the imperial family were permitted only limited access; the emperor alone could enter any section at will. The Forbidden City was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
If you´re looking for a Beijing accomodation just remember to find it near a subway station, walking can be very difficult and taxi drivers sometimes don´t know the streets of their own city
