Fun Tour of Wuhan East Lake, Enjoying Parent Child Time

Entering May is also the most comfortable season of the year, and there is an East Lake Greenway in Wuhan, Hubei, which is also very popular among tourists. So, how to play East Lake with your family and what are the fun attractions worth visiting on a one-day trip to East Lake

The helium balloon of Donghu Lake slowly rises into the air

The clear lake surface shines with sparkling waves, and the sage, seven sister flowers, and iris flowers on the roadside bloom one after another, forming a continuous stretch, decorating the greenway into an early summer flower road. White, pink, and purple colors bring families with toddlers, walking among them, creating a picturesque scene. Bringing family to the lakeside to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the breeze is a romantic companionship

East Lake cruise boat sailing on the lake surface

If you want to experience the novelty of "tricky angles", tourists can "fly" into the sky to see East Lake.

. At the central island of Donghu Greenway, a huge helium balloon slowly rises into the sky. After hovering at a height of 100 meters, tourists can walk in the suspended basket to enjoy the scenery and take a 360 degree panoramic view of Donghu Lake. I have never seen Donghu from this angle before! The greenway is like a necklace, connecting the sailing base, Donghu beach, and Donghu Eye scenic spots. The beautiful scenery in front of me attracted the praise of Ms. Wang, a tourist

Popular attraction "Eye of Donghu" Ferris wheel

Cherry blossom powder Ferris wheel, romantic carousel, exciting pirate ship... In the Moshan Scenic Area of Donghu Lake, the "beauty" of the joyful jungle has been upgraded, which surprises the tourists present. Amusement parks are no longer exclusive to children, and more and more adults are choosing to come here to find joy. On May 8th, ride the "Eye of East Lake" Ferris wheel in the Joyful Jungle with a mother and son, and the mother is free of charge (limited to one person per cabin)

Wuhan Botanical Garden is in full bloom

7000 roses in Wuhan Botanical Garden have entered their peak flowering period and are flourishing. More than 200 different shapes of roses are arranged in a staggered manner, pink, red, purple, and white. The garden is filled with rich and rich colors resembling oil paintings. In the water lily exhibition area, "Sleeping Beauties in the Water" from all over the world are awakening from their slumber, elegant and graceful, with a hint of laziness and innocence. On the same day, the scenic area also held a parent-child tea party activity called "I offer my mother a cup of tea". Dressed in Hanfu, Tongtong learned to brew tea with a stylish expression. She smiled and said, "The tea party was very fun, and I learned a lot of new knowledge. Usually, my mother takes care of me. Today, it's my turn to offer my mother a cup of tea."

Wuhan East Lake Ocean Park Performance

At the East Lake Ocean Park, the "mermaid" performance was beautiful and moving, the "circus" performance was thrilling and exciting, and thousands of butterflies danced gracefully in the Butterfly Valley. The "little elf" sika deer in the world of flying birds, with white spots on their fur gradually becoming apparent on hot days, put on their "early summer new clothes". In addition, women can enjoy a half price discount when visiting Wuhan Happy Valley before May 8th

1. The charm of Donghu parent-child tourism is fully displayed.

Donghu has become a popular destination for parent-child tourism with its unique charm. The scenery here is picturesque, with clear lake water, lush green trees on the shore, blooming flowers, and breathtaking natural scenery. At the same time, the rich cultural landscape also adds a strong cultural atmosphere to parent-child travel

(1) Perfect integration of nature and culture

The natural scenery of Donghu Lake is intoxicating. The lake shimmers with ripples, and flowers such as sage, seven sisters, iris, etc. stretch continuously along the shore, decorating the greenway into a path of early summer flowers. Bring your family to the lakeside to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the beauty of nature. At the same time, Donghu Lake also has rich cultural landscapes. Like the East Lake Luoyan Scenic Area, there are not only natural landscapes such as Qinghe Ancient Bridge, Yanzhou Suoqiao, and Luzhou Ancient Ferry, but also buildings such as Zhao's Garden that reflect the folk culture and history of Chu. Children can learn about Chu culture and experience the charm of history here

(II) Rich parent-child play projects

East Lake has numerous projects suitable for parent-child play. Donghu Forest Luojiasen Amusement Park is an exclusive amusement park for cute little ones. The entire park has been transformed into an ancient adventure park, with fun play projects such as mammoth and pterosaur shaped slides, and ancient crocodile shaped climbing devices, waiting for the bravest little warriors to come and challenge. Animal companions such as dolphins, ducks, and alpacas are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of children. The zoolungzoolung animal theme park gathers a large number of cute pets, and children can feed them themselves and observe these adorable creatures up close. The Huxin Island Animal Museum displays rare bird and animal specimens from around the world. Children can learn about many rare animals, their living habits, and distribution in the museum, which not only expands their knowledge but also cultivates environmental awareness from an early age. In addition, there is also the metaverse game drama "Kingdom Paradox Day", where children can dress up in princess dresses and prince costumes, follow Alice to venture into the underground kingdom under dreamy scenery and dazzling lighting effects, interact with actors up close, and complete this wonderful adventure together

2. Recommended popular parent-child attractions

(1) Donghu Forest and Luojiasen Amusement Park

Donghu Forest and Luojiasen Amusement Park is an adventure park for children. There is a remarkable mammoth shaped slide here, with colorful slides that seem to extend from the mammoth's body. Children can quickly slide down the slide from a height of up to 14 meters to complete the test of courage. The slide is divided into channels of different heights and types to meet the challenge needs of different children. In addition to the exciting slides, there is also a fun filled dolphin club. Here are cute and adorable little rabbits, cute and silly Kol ducks and alpaca, as well as baby capybaras who are emotionally stable and make a name for themselves. Children can feed these cute little animals with the given carrots and feel the joy of intimate contact with them. The entire park has a strong sense of natural ecology, giving people a feeling of wandering through the forest's secret realm

(II) Zoolungzoolung Dulu Dulu Animal Theme Park

Zoolungzoolung Dulu Dulu Animal Theme Park is a paradise for cute pets. In the over 8000 square meter amusement park, various birds and animals gather together, like a mini kingdom of nature. Children can get up close to hundreds of small animals such as mongooses, eared foxes, black tailed groundhogs, and honey bears, feed them with their own hands, and observe their living habits. Indoor and outdoor amusement areas are also set up in the park, with plenty of amusement facilities enough for small mythical beasts to play for a whole day. For example, a specialized classroom for tourists to paint, where children can rest while painting to relieve stress. There is also a camping area in the outdoor park, with tents and tables and chairs. When tired, you can rest your feet. From time to time, alpacas walk up to you, which is extremely cute

(III) Huxin Island Animal Museum

Huxin Island Animal Museum is a treasure trove of knowledge. The museum displays rare bird and animal specimens from around the world, realistically restoring natural environments such as wetlands, glaciers, and forests. The treasure of the town hall, the Hogarthouse specimen, has only two circulating specimens in the world, one in Japan and the other here. Children can learn about many rare animals in the museum, such as the long necked deer family's Hoga genus mammals, which are distributed in tropical rainforests and alpine forests in eastern Congo, Africa and are on the brink of extinction. The museum will also regularly exhibit national treasures and rare animal specimens from around the world, carry out various natural science education activities, let children understand the living habits and distribution of animals, expand their knowledge, and cultivate environmental awareness from an early age

(IV) Kingdom Paradox Day Urban Magic Metaverse Game Drama

Kingdom Paradox Day Urban Magic Metaverse Game Drama is a fairy tale dream journey. On the basis of the original "Happy Edition" and "Youth Edition", the "2.0 Youth Edition" that is more suitable for young people has been launched, incorporating current popular elements. The addition of subject three dance and current affairs talk shows has turned the entire theater into a joyful ocean. There is also a "Drama Study Edition" tailored for children, which covers all aspects of acting, learning, acting, and playing. Children can change into princess dresses or prince costumes and follow Alice to explore the underground kingdom under the dreamy scenery and dazzling lighting effects, interacting with actors up close. There are 6 highly immersive stage scenes and 18 three-dimensional performance points in the air and ground during the performance, breaking the boundaries between the stage and the audience. The audience can cosplay, complete tasks with their cards, participate in games, exchange their cards for hidden storylines in the drama, and become a member of the performance

III. Planning of one-day tour routes with different gameplay

(1) Regular version

The itinerary is Moshan Scenic Area - South Gate - Heyuan Continuous Bridge - Turn left to Happy Jungle/Turn right to Heyuan (depending on your choice) - Dujuan Garden - Moshan Cableway (can directly return to Chutian Terrace/slide) - Chu City - Chutian First Slide - Chutian Terrace (can slide back) - Chucai Garden - Lisao Stele - Wukesong - Wusheng Temple - Moshan Scenic Area - South Yimen - Go home

(II) Cycling Version

The itinerary is LuMo Road → Donghu East Road → Moshan Wharf → Donghu East Road → Guanchu Terrace → Return to Moshan Scenic Area - North Gate → Chu City → Chu Talent Garden → Lisao Stele → Wukesong → Wusheng Temple → Moshan Scenic Area - South Gate (continue cycling along the lake) → Guanhu Pavilion → Donghu Fishing Platform → Return home near LuMo Road, or continue to return to the entrance of LuMo Road, where transportation is also convenient nearby

(3) Parent child version

The itinerary is Wuhan Botanical Garden (can be played for about 2 hours) → Moshan Scenic Area - South Gate → Happy Jungle → Moshan Scenic Area Waterfront Platform → Moshan Cableway/Slide

(IV) Cherry Blossom Viewing Version

The itinerary is East Lake Eye (Ferris wheel) → East Lake Cableway (up) → Chutian Terrace → East Lake Slide (down) → Chucheng → East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden (only open during the Cherry Blossom Festival)

4. Travel Tips

(1) Transportation

1. Shared Bicycles: The East Lake scenic area is large, and it is very important to find shared bicycles in advance. You can check the distribution of shared bicycles nearby before traveling and try to choose bicycles with good vehicle conditions. Meanwhile, during the cycling process, do not lock the bike casually to avoid being ridden away by others and making it difficult to find the vehicle halfway. The new two person shared bicycles on the Donghu Greenway also provide more choices for parent-child travel, with each bike accommodating 2 people, suitable for families and partners to travel together. They cover the first and second phases of the Donghu Greenway and have stations set up at popular attractions such as Liyuan Square, Overseas Chinese Town, Happy Valley, and Luoyan Scenic Area
2. Public Transportation: Public transportation around Donghu Lake is relatively convenient, with multiple bus routes leading to different scenic entrances. For example, at the entrance of Liyuan Square, you can take the subway line 8 to Liyuan Station and walk 670 meters east; At the entrance of a tree in Donghu, you can take bus No. 402 and get off at Fengguang Village Station on Donghu Road; You can take bus route 625 from the entrance of Yidong Sports and get off at Wuhan Botanical Garden Station; At the entrance of Baimazhoutou, you can take the Yangchunhu Station on Metro Line 4 and walk 1.2 kilometers south
3. Self driving parking: There are multiple parking lots around Donghu Lake, but they are overcrowded on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to leave early. The parking lot in Chufengyuan is very large, and it only costs 6 yuan a day, which is a government subsidized price and very affordable

(II) Essential Items

1. Power Bank: The scenery of Donghu Scenic Area is beautiful, and it is easy for people to take photos of their phones running out of battery. Therefore, it is very necessary to bring a power bank. For example, ROMOSS's 2W mAh power bank comes with dual line fast charging, which can be charged about 4 times and can charge 60% in half an hour. It is very suitable for tourists who love taking photos but cannot find the data cable easily
2. Sunscreen products: Sunscreen is essential for outdoor activities. You can bring sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen and other items to protect your own and your child's skin
3. Food and Water: Although there are places selling food and water in Donghu Scenic Area, the prices may be slightly higher than outside. You can bring some food and water with you to replenish energy at any time during the game

(3) Travel time

1. Pay attention to the opening time: Different attractions and travel projects have different opening times, so it is important to understand before traveling to avoid wasting time. For example, the Huxin Island Animal Museum is open from 9:30-16:30 on Tuesdays to Fridays (ticket checking stops at 16:00), 9:30-17:00 on weekends (ticket checking stops at 16:30), and closed on Mondays; The night time of Wuhan Botanical Garden is open from Monday to Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00 (ticket checking stops at 20:30), and from Friday to Sunday from 17:00 to 21:30 (ticket checking stops at 21:00)
2. Avoid peak hours: During weekends and holidays, there are many tourists in Donghu Scenic Area, which can easily lead to congestion. You can choose to travel on weekdays or avoid peak hours such as morning or evening. This can better enjoy the fun of playing and avoid overcrowding

(IV) Safety precautions

1. Cycling safety: If you choose to ride and play, pay attention to safety. Before riding, check if key components such as brakes and tires are functioning properly, and wear a helmet. During the cycling process, it is necessary to follow traffic rules, especially for a two person bicycle, which requires two people to work together, coordinate and balance. Do not ride at high speeds in crowded areas
2. Safety of Water Activities: There are some water activities in the East Lake, such as kayaking, paddles, Loong Boat, etc. When participating in these activities, please follow the guidance of the staff, wear life jackets, and ensure your own safety
3. Animal interaction safety: When interacting with animals, follow the regulations of the park, do not feed food that is not suitable for animals, and do not touch sensitive parts of animals to avoid discomfort or attack

In short, a parent-child trip to Donghu is an unforgettable experience, but before traveling, it is necessary to make sufficient preparations and pay attention to safety in order to allow children to have a pleasant holiday