As summer heats up, the first holiday to arrive is Children’s Day, which children have been eagerly anticipating. In current popular educational philosophies, exposing children to the outside world and immersing them in nature has become a consensus among parents. A child’s growth requires “more time outdoors,” and most parents naturally wouldn’t miss such an excellent opportunity as Children’s Day. As a result, the holiday has driven a surge in family-friendly local travel, and how to help children have an unforgettable Children’s Day has become a question that parents rack their brains to figure out.
The popularity of family-friendly local trips around Children’s Day has only emerged in recent years. With the increasing car ownership among Chinese families, many households are willing to drive to nearby cities for holidays during weekends or vacations — it’s both flexible and convenient, and destinations within a few hours’ drive are all on the table. This year, Children’s Day falls on a Monday, forming a three-day weekend with the days before, naturally providing ideal conditions for family getaways. According to industry insiders, when choosing destinations, families tend to prefer beach holidays or scenic nature trips. In terms of accommodation, there's been an explosion of personalized options — wooden cabins, RVs, holiday villas, seaside stays, and unique homestays are increasingly favored by parents and loved by kids. “Children usually have strong curiosity, and accommodations like wooden cabins or RVs can really attract them, giving their imaginations more room to run wild. Also, these types of homes are often close to scenic areas, some are even attractions themselves, so traveling doesn’t feel exhausting at all,” said Mr. Liu, who plans to take his child on an RV trip for Children’s Day, expressing his approval for this kind of unique lodging.
Shenzhen Ctrip Homestay East Court Premium Twin Room
Slightly different from Mr. Liu’s choice, Ms. Lu from Shenzhen booked a two-night stay at the Shenzhen Ctrip Homestay East Court Premium Twin Room via the Ctrip Homestay website, planning to spend a relaxing and joyful Children’s Day with her child. “A friend told me it’s very close to Dameisha and Xiaomeisha, the scenery is nice, it’s convenient to take the kids to the Ocean World, and there’s also the famous OCT East nearby. After hearing that, I was sold and decided to stay here for two days with my child,” Ms. Lu explained. Staff at the property also noted, “Actually, the advantages of the apartment go beyond that. The surrounding area is well-equipped with schools, hospitals, shopping streets, and sports facilities. Plus, the apartment is spacious and has a kitchen, so parents can cook for their kids here, and the kids can play freely in the large space. Of course, the cost-performance ratio is also very high.”
According to a person in charge at the Ctrip Homestay platform: “Thanks to the popularity of family-friendly local travel during Children’s Day, there has been a small peak in bookings for our unique listings, and family rooms at some properties have also been very popular. Ctrip Homestay has always been committed to creating distinctive accommodation experiences and providing a home away from home for travelers. Family travel is a market we highly value, and we have many products specifically designed for this group.”
The reporter also learned that in anticipation of the upcoming summer travel peak, Ctrip Homestay launched its Summer Carnival on the 27th. During the carnival, there will not only be attractive prizes such as Apple Watches and travel vouchers worth thousands of yuan, but also a large number of special discount listings. For travelers planning summer trips, this is undoubtedly great news.