We all know Xi’an packs a cultural and historical punch, but what if you have got little kids with you? There are a surprising amount of places, both in and outdoors, that both children and the whole family will enjoy. Here is the round up:
我们都知道西安有着深厚的文化和历史底蕴，如果你带着小孩，又有什么好的去处呢？无论是在户外还是在室内，我们总结了一些适合家庭出游的目的地：
Shaanxi Nature Museum
陕西自然博物馆
Shaanxi Natural Museum was opened on January 5, 2008. The museum includes two pavilions of science and nature with more than 20,000 specimens, with some dating back to 3.7 billion years ago! Don’t miss the huge glass sphere in the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall that represents the “sun”, and the crescent shape in the Natural Exhibition Hall that represents the “moon”.
陕西自然博物馆于2008年1月5日开馆，有科技、自然两大展馆，2万余件标本在此安家。这里收集了超过2万个标本，其中一些可以追溯到37亿年前。不要错过科技馆中代表“太阳”的巨大玻璃球，以及自然馆中代表“月亮”的新月形。
Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Ticket Prices: 20 – 40 RMB
Address: No. 88 Chang’an South Road, Yanta District西安市雁塔区长安南路88号
Tel: 029-85331256
LEHUA City 88°C Spring Water World
乐华城88°C温泉乐园
Who doesn’t love water parks! Especially in Xi’an’s scorching summers. This Hot Spring Resort has it all, from outdoor venues to indoor venues. The outdoor area consists of themed areas such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Underwater World, Tropical Rain-forest and Sea World – which is mainly for children. The indoor consists of four floors in the kingdom of Atlantis including a playground area, spa area and Korean-style sauna area.
谁不喜欢水上公园呢?特别是在炎热的夏天。这个温泉胜地从室外到室内，应有尽有。户外区域由加勒比海盗、水下世界、热带雨林和海洋世界等主题区域组成，主要面向儿童。室内由亚特兰蒂斯王国的四层楼组成，包括游乐场、水疗区和韩式桑拿区。
As you can see, there is something for everyone. If you’re lucky mummies can relax in the spa, whilst daddies can take the children around, or enjoy themselves.
每个人都有适合自己的东西。如果幸运的话，妈妈们可以在温泉里放松，爸爸们可以带着孩子们四处游玩。
Opening hours: 10:30 – 18:00
Ticket Prices: Student ticket – 160 RMB
Adult ticket – 230 RMB
Child ticket – 60 RMB
Address: No.1, East Section of Fengjing Avenue, Jinghe New City, Jingyang County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province
陕西省咸阳市泾阳县泾河新城沣泾大道东段1号
Tel: 029-38951188
Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountain Show
大雁塔音乐喷泉
The big wild goose pagoda fountain is located in the North Square of Dayan Tower. It is the largest sculpture square in Asia. There are two 100-meter-long group sculptures, 8 groups of large-scale figure sculptures, and 40 relief sculptures.
西安大雁塔喷泉位于大雁塔北广场，东西宽218米，南北长346米。它是亚洲雕塑规模最大的广场，广场内有2个百米长的群雕，8组大型人物雕塑，40块地景浮雕。
At night, it might be a place to bring the kids – it gets lit up like a Christmas tree, with blaring tunes to match. The shows are mainly set to classical music, with brightly coloured choreographed light and water displays.
晚上，它像圣诞树一样被点亮，伴随着嘹亮的曲调相匹配。这些表演主要以古典音乐为背景，辅以色彩鲜艳的精心设计的灯光和水景表演，适合带小孩观看。
Opening Hours: All day
Ticket Price: Free
Music Fountain show time: 12pm, 4pm, 7pm, 9pm
Bus: Take bus No. 5, 19, 21, 22, 27, 41, etc. in the urban area and get off at the “Dayan Pagoda” station and walk for 2 minutes
Subway: Take Metro Line 3 and get off at the “Dayan Pagoda” station, and get out at Exit C.
Note: The equipment is routinely overhauled on Tuesday, and it is closed during the day.
Xi’an QinLing Wildlife Park
西安秦岭野生动物园
Xi’an Qinling Wildlife Park was founded in 1954 and moved to the foot of Qinling Mountain in 2004. It is the largest bird park and the largest panther base in the country.
西安秦岭野生动物园始建于1954年，于2004年搬迁至秦岭脚下。这里是全国规模最大的鸟类园区，最大的黑豹基地。
Pandas, takins and golden monkeys are the main animals to be found as a characteristics of the QinLing mountain. Apart from animals, you can explore the nature through wandering along flowers, lakes, mountains, trees, birds and various others.
大熊猫、羚牛和金丝猴是秦岭的主要动物。除了动物，你还可以沿着花、湖、山、树、鸟和其他的地方漫步，探索大自然
The beast area is known for making tourists’ hair stand on end. There are over 200 predators raised there including Siberian tiger, African lion, brown bear, black bear, a wolf and various others. Sometimes the tigers run after tourist busses, creating a “hair-rising” experience for the family!
野兽区以让游客毛骨悚然而闻名。这里饲养着超过200种食肉动物，包括西伯利亚虎、非洲狮、棕熊、黑熊、狼等。有时，老虎会追着旅游巴士跑，造成“毛骨悚然”的体验。
Ticket Prices: Adult – 100RMB (1st March – 30th November)
Child – 50 RMB (1st March – 30th November)
Address: 1st Le Hua Road, Xi’an District 西咸新区乐华一路
Tel: 029-85670000
Qujiang Polar Ocean Park
曲江海洋极地公园
Covering an area of 11.5 acres Qujiang Polar Ocean Park is one of the largest ocean theme parks in China. It comprises of multiple functions including polar ocean experience, leisure and entertainment, and science education, among others.
曲江极地海洋公园占地11.5英亩，是中国最大的海洋主题公园之一。景区包括极地海洋体验、休闲娱乐和科学教育等。
There are penguins, polar bears, polar wolves, dolphins, sea lions, seals and other lovely polar animals. Children would definitely enjoy this experience as they can explore different aquatic shows and wander around.
有企鹅、北极熊、极地狼、海豚、海狮、海豹和其他可爱的极地动物。孩子们肯定会很享受这种体验，因为可以探索不同的水上表演，四处漫步。
Ticket Price: 100RMB
Time: 09:00 – 17:30 (Stop checking tickets at 16:00)
Address: No. 1, Qujiang Second Road, Yanta District, Xi’an 西安市雁塔区曲江二路1号
Instructions:
1. Tourists who do not have a smartphone need to make an appointment with the help of their family. After the appointment is successful, the reservation telephone number and valid certificate are used to cash the ticket at the ticket window of the scenic spot, or to enter the park with their ID card.
2. Children (less than 1.2 meters, including 1.2 meters) enter the park without appointment and accompanied by their parents.
预约须知：
1. 无智能手机的游客需在家人帮助下预约，预约成功后凭预约电话号码及有效证件在景区售票窗口进行兑票，或持本人二代身份证刷证入园。
2. 儿童（1.2米以下，含1.2米）无须预约，在家长陪同下入园。
Air Factory Trampoline Hall
空气工厂蹦床馆
This place is for you if you don’t mind working up a bit of a sweat! The giddy, childlike joy of going for a bounce on trampoline is one that comes with excitement and happiness. If the weather is not suitable for outdoor activity, this is what you need to look for.
如果你不介意流汗的话，这个地方就是为你准备的!在蹦床上蹦蹦跳跳，享受孩子般的快乐。如果天气不适合户外活动，这也是好的选择。
The air factory trampoline covers an area of more than 1,000 square meters. It is a large-scale trampoline mechanism integrating fitness, leisure and entertainment. It has a variety of recreational areas and is the largest indoor trampoline park in Xi’an so far, perfect fun for a family day out.
空气工厂的蹦床占地面积1000多平方米。是集健身、休闲、娱乐于一体的大型蹦床机构。它有各种各样的休闲区域，是西安目前最大的室内蹦床公园。
Ticket Price: 104 RMB
Address: 50 meters west of Heyi Hotel Fenghua Road, Weiyang District 未央区凤华路和颐酒店西行50米
Tel: 029-86198852 / 029-89160051
Hancheng Lake Kayak
西安汉城湖
Hancheng Lake is close to the site of Chang’an city of Han Dynasty. Bring your family to enjoy the unique landscapes on both sides of the lake by carrying out rowing activities as well as take pictures in an antique picture boat. This comes with a spectacular charm of small bridges and elegant classical gardens.
汉城湖紧邻汉朝长安遗址。您可以在古色古香的画舫上进行划船活动，欣赏湖两岸独特的风景。这里的小桥和典雅的古典园林具有壮观的魅力。
Opening hours: March-August: 06:00-22:00;
September-next February: 07:00-21:00.
Ticket Price: Free (Note: Rowing activities may incur extra cost)
Address：Intersection of North 2nd Ring Road and Zhuhong Road, Weiyang District, Xi’an City 西安市未央区北二环与朱宏路交汇处
Tel: 029-86483430
Xi’an Elite Growth Youth Outdoor Sports Camp
西安精英运动俱乐部
This camp has youth golf, sailing, canoeing, fencing, baseball and softball, rugby and other sports training. Different projects with different prices are suitable for parents and children to participate together.
这个营地有青少年高尔夫球、帆船、皮划艇、击剑、棒球和垒球、橄榄球等运动训练。不同的项目，不同的价格，适合家长和孩子一起参与。
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Address: No. 2011, Expo Avenue, Baqiao District, Xi’an
西安市灞桥区世博大道2011号
Tel: 15829135453
Party Day Indoor Fun Park
家庭运动休闲娱乐中心
This cool hidden place in the mall at Luo Ma Shi is the home to a variety of activities, including virtual golf, archery, bowling, laser tag, and many more family-friendly activities. For a single entry price, you can float between whatever activities spark your interest for a set time limit.
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 21:00
Ticket Price: 90 RMB
Address: 6F Of Mingsheng Shopping Mall, Luomashi Street 东大街骡马市兴正元广场民生百货6F西北角
Tel: 029-63646666
Qinling New Zealand Farm
秦岭新西兰农场
Qinling New Zealand Farm was established in 2013 to provide visitors with a brand new New Zealand farm experience. Here visitors can interact with animals, enjoy the plants, and have fun planting and picking as a family.
秦岭新西兰农场建立于2013年，为游客提供全新的新西兰农场风情体验。在这里游客可以与动物互动，观赏各种植物，同时享受种植、采摘的乐趣。
Ticket Price: 300 RMB / Day
Address: Shangjianzi Village 上新城附近
Tel: 029-89012302
Huaxia Wen Lv Water World
华夏文旅水世界
This water theme park has an awesome range of water slides and attractions. Be ready to get wet and enjoy the mysterious excitement coming ahead! There are also restaurants, shops and shaded spots in the park to relax when you feel tired.
相信大家夏天都喜欢在水上乐园里玩以此降温 。汇聚了各式各样游乐设施的华夏文旅水世界绝对是您这夏天必去的地方！在这里，您可以体验在急速飞旋的节奏里湿身尖叫，在水流回旋中俯身而冲，在戏水滑行间感受前路未知的刺激感！玩到累的时候还可以在园内的餐厅、商店和阴凉处休息。
Opening Hours: 10:30 – 18:00 (Latest time to enter > 17:00)
Ticket Price: 89 RMB
Address: No. 1518, Huawen Road, Chanba Ecological District, Xi’an 西安市浐灞生态区华文路1518号
Happy Valley Maya Beach
玛雅海滩
This water park just arrived in Xi’an this summer! Here, you will be able to experience a range of premium recreational facilities. For example, the first multimedia water slide and the largest cannon water slide in China. Besides regular performances, you may also have the opportunity to join a large-scale music festival with the best lineup!
玛雅海滩这个夏天正式在西安开幕啦！在这里，您可以尽情享受最顶级的娱乐设施！例如，国内首个多媒体滑梯和国内最大的炮弹滑梯。除了常规演艺外，你也会有机会参加有超流量明星加持的大型音乐盛会！
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 19:00 (TBC)
Ticket Prices: Child / Senior – 90 RMB
University student – 150 RMB
Adult – 168 RMB (Weekdays), 188 RMB (Weekend)
Address: Happy Valley, Fengdong New Town, Xixian New District, Xi’an, China 省西安市西咸新区沣东新城欢乐谷
Tel: 029-89501777
Double One Trampoline Theme Park
蹦床主题公园
This trampoline park covers an area of about 3000 square meters, featuring a total of 9 playing zones providing over 30 different kinds of activities. There will also be professional trampoline instructors to teach you how to play on and enjoy a trampoline safely.
全园占地约3000平方米园，分为9大主题区域，并有超过30多种不同的蹦床活动。园内除了会有安全导玩员，还会有专业的蹦床教练带领大家熟悉一些基本的蹦床动作兼传授动作要领，让大家能安心玩乐！
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 (Latest time to enter > 20:00)
Ticket Price: 158 RMB / 2 people (3 hours)
Address: 省西安市莲湖区丰禾路275号太奥广场东侧丰禾路于杏园路丁字路口西北角1层
Nan Shan Agricultural Park
南山农艺园
This place is perfect for families who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here, you can enjoy a self-service barbecue, as well as other leisure activities. For example, adults can play Mahjong, while children can have fun in the sandpit.
南山农艺园非常适合想要远离城市喧嚣享受亲子乐的家庭。在这里，您不但可以享受自助烧烤的乐趣，还可以感受与亲朋之间的幸福互动！像是大人们在打麻将时一旁的孩子们也可以在沙坑里玩耍。
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 19:00
Ticket Price: Self-service BBQ 88 RMB / 3 hours
Address: No. 1, Dongsheng Village, Taiyiyong Street Office 区太乙宫街办东升村1号
WeChat ID: zpk029
Flying Dream Aviation Experience Hall
飞翔梦航空体验馆
If you have a kid who dreams of becoming a pilot, or even if you’re a bigger ‘kid’ who wants their own Top Gun moment, a trip to the Fly Dream Aviation Experience Hall should be on your ‘must visit’ list.
如果您有一个梦想成为飞行员的孩子，而您自己也是一个童心未泯的大人，快把飞行梦想航空体验馆加入您的必去清单吧！
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 19:00
Ticket Price: Family ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) – 268 RMB
(2 Adults + 1 Child) – 368 RMB
Address: 150 meters north of the intersection of Lantian Road and Jingfa 2nd Road, Yanliang District, Xi’an City (South side of Xi’an Xu&Hui Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd.) 西安市阎良区蓝天路与经发二路交叉口往北150米路西（西安翔辉机电科技有限责任公司南侧）
Tel: 029-68012066
The Pet Kingdom
萌宠王国
The Pet Kingdom covers an area of over 3,500 square meters and is the largest indoor zoological and botanical park in Xi’an. The park recreated the habitats of thousands of animals. In addition to contacting a variety of animals at zero distance small animals and hands-on gardening experience, children can also make handicrafts in the DIY zone.
萌宠王国是西安最大的室内动植物乐园 ， 面积3500余平米，全方位还原数千只动物自然立体生活场景。小孩除了可以零距离接触小动物和园艺体验，还可以到一旁的DIY区做手工艺。
Opening Hours: (Mon – Fri) 10:30 – 19:00
(Sat – Sun) 10:30 – 20:00
Ticket Price: Family ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) – 158 RMB
(2 Adults + 1 Child) – 198 RMB
Address: L5, Zhengrong Rainbow Valley, Yanxiang Road, Yanta District 雁塔区雁翔路正荣彩虹谷L5
Tel: 029-81123578
Xi’an Evergrande Fairyland
西安恒大童世界
Positioned to be the world’s largest and highest-grade fairy tale paradise, this theme park is divided into six theme parks with a total of 33 playgrounds for children to play, covering an area of 865,800 square meters. However, only a small zone is opened to the public as the theme park is still under construction at the moment.
恒大童话世界的定位是成为全球规模最大，最高等级的童话乐园。乐园占地面积86.58万平方米，一共有33个大型游乐项目，并由六个不同的主题组成。由于主题公园目前仍在建设中，因此只开放了一个小区域免费供大家参观。
Address: West of the intersection of Jingwei Avenue and Fengjing Avenue, Qinhan New City, Xixian New District 西咸新区秦汉新城泾渭大道与沣泾大道交汇处西侧
