Spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and outdoor parent-child activities are lively again. The parent-child theme has also changed from "where is it suitable for children to play" to "where is it suitable for children to live".
Especially hotels seem to have a "parent-child style". There are not only indoor and outdoor children's playgrounds, but also parent-child classes and other themed activities; if the hotel is located near a park and other places suitable for outings, then it must be a popular choice for parent-child families on weekends.
On the special day of "Earth Hour" on March 24 (Saturday), in order to let the children have environmental awareness from an early age, we made a special drive to the Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an Hotel. There are three reasons for choosing this hotel:
1. Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an prepared an environmental catwalk for the "Earth Hour", and children participated strongly;
2. Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an is very close to Daxing Wildlife Park, suitable for 2 days and 1 night weekend trip;
3. Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an has a wealth of parent-child activities, as well as children's entertainment facilities, suitable for family travel.
【Itinerary for 2 days and 1 night】
Day 1: After lunch, go to Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an - Gu'an Central Park - Hotel Amusement Park - "Earth Lights Out for Hour" event - Dinner.
Day 2: Breakfast - Daxing Safari Park - Return
D1: The Paradise of the Hotel
Parent-child trips on weekends, many families choose to go to the zoo. Not only can children get in touch with small animals, but they can also enjoy flowers in the park. The Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an is a star hotel that is only a short distance from Daxing Wildlife Park, so you can't go wrong with bringing your baby here.
This time we stayed in the "Children's Theme Suite". When the door was opened, the children were instantly attracted by the small tent and children's slide in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The outer room is a "multifunctional" area, which has both a living room and a study room, as well as an indoor mini playground for children. The size of the room is large enough so that each area has its own space, it is very spacious and comfortable without being crowded.
Entering the bedroom, there is a 2-meter bed and a 1.37-meter children's single bed. The bedding is all Doraemon-themed, and there are cartoon dolls, and even the bedside table lamp is also for children.
On the left hand side of the room is a large washroom. The washstand and dressing table are separated. No matter how many skin care products and cosmetics you take with you when you go out, you won’t be afraid to mix them with your child’s father’s.
In addition, there are children's teeth-brushing cups, children's bathrobes, and even beside the fish tank, there are sailing boats, little yellow ducks and other common toys for children.
Personally, I think Four Points Sheraton's children's-themed suites can accommodate three generations. There is a large outer living room, two separate bathrooms, and two TVs. It is no problem to add an extra bed in the outer living room.
And the suites are at both ends of the building, so you can see more views through the windows; when night falls, the night view overlooking the opposite Central Park is very beautiful.
Hotel indoor and outdoor children's playground
The child was playing in the room and didn't want to come out at all. She ran out excitedly when we said that there was a children's inflatable castle outside. There is a door through the hotel lobby that leads to an outdoor playground where children are already playing.
The outdoor children's area is very large, which is second to none in Gu'an. There are common large slides, carousels, jumping beds, and children's expansion facilities, which are enough for children to toss!
The indoor children's area is on the first floor, which is more suitable for younger children; outside the indoor children's area, there is a "sand pool" with sand and molds, which are suitable for older children to play. In addition, the hotel's swimming pool must not be missed. The water temperature is suitable and the view is also very good. It is suitable for children to play and adults to relax.
Gu'an Central Park
After playing in the children's playground for a long time, the child suddenly saw a kite in the sky, so we started the "treasure hunt" mode and took her to Gu'an Central Park opposite the hotel.
There is only one road between the park and the hotel, and you don’t need to buy a ticket, just go there directly, so some people say that it is simply the "back garden" of the hotel.
On weekends, there are many people in the park, especially children. They gathered around the swings and slides, and everyone had fun playing; some older children were flying kites, and younger children were blowing bubbles. A tube of bubbles sells for 5 yuan, which is considered "conscience" compared to park scenic spots.
"Earth Hour"
As night fell, we took our children back to the hotel lobby. At this time, the "Earth Hour" event of the Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an had started.
The little models appeared in environmentally friendly clothes designed by the staff; woven bags, plastic bags, etc. have become fashion elements, making this catwalk full of meaning and unique.
Dinner is at the cafeteria on the right hand side of the lobby. The cafeteria mainly serves Chinese food, and also serves sashimi, desserts, ice cream, etc. The dishes and staple foods are very rich, and the large restaurant will not feel crowded.
D2: Zoo
Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an cooperates with Daxing Safari Park, and tickets can be purchased directly when checking in. It takes about ten minutes to drive from the hotel to the zoo.
The zoo is very large and you can enter by car. Although it is convenient, it has less interactive experience; you can also do a free train, of course, there are many people queuing up on weekends. If the child is a little older, it is recommended to play while walking, so that the play is more detailed and the experience is stronger.
You can see signs everywhere in the zoo, and you can get to where you want to go according to the map or signs. There are a few things to pay attention to: 1. You can enter the beast area for free once with the ticket, sit in the special car in line, follow the staff's prompts, and don't stick your hands out of the cage, especially children must be careful. 2. There are many feeding areas and interactive experience areas in the zoo. Fruits and vegetables must be fed as required, and our snacks cannot be given to small animals.
【Greedy little greedy experience】
Last summer, we took our children to the Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an, and the formation at that time was very clear: hotel + zoo. But when I came here again this time, there were many surprises. For example, the Central Park opposite the hotel has been opened and can be played; the hotel launches interactive experiences such as parent-child classes from time to time. Furthermore, the suite this time is also unexpected. The room is spacious and the children's facilities are complete, so that the children will fall in love with it as soon as they arrive here.
As a parent-child expert, I feel that the demands of parent-child families for weekend outings are changing. Nowadays, what I get asked the most is "Where to stay for 2 days and 1 night on weekends?" The update speed of scenic spots and amusement parks is far slower than that of hotels and B&Bs, and the biggest direction of strong updates of hotels and B&Bs is parent-child.
Hotels, in particular, have launched parent-child themes. While living here, you can also participate in children's interactions, which is a very worry-free way for parents and children to vacation. If it is like the Four Points by Sheraton Gu'an, whether it is its own hardware and software environment such as children's playground, or the surrounding Central Park and Wildlife Park, it is enough to make it the best choice for parent-child weekends.
Address: No. 6, Dongfang Street, North District, Gu'an Industrial Park, Langfang, Hebei Province
Four Points by Sheraton Langfang, Gu'an
