Lucie Aurore
Kids are always looking out for a variety. That is why Xishuangbanna will appeal to both kids and adults alike. The place is a beehive of activities. There is so much to look out for, as Xishuangbanna is a Chinese prefecture with a longstanding history. You will get to know its history while walking to many places in the prefecture.
Xishuangbanna's cookery school offers the perfect opportunity to get an idea about traditional Chinese cuisine. Chinese still celebrate the art of Dai cuisine. It has reasons, which you will learn once you enter their world of traditional secrets. If you care to visit a local market and lucky enough to meet a chef, that will be an enough opportunity. You will be learning the art of Dai cuisine, while your child gets an opportunity to taste them. At Xishuangbanna, you will learn the art of traditional Thai, Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine from a classroom overlooking the magnificent Luosuo River.
The Chinese are world-famous for their tea as well as the way they make tea. Although tea is drunk almost everywhere in the world, in China you will see it as a ritual. In most oriental countries such as Japan and China, drinking tea is a ritual.
Most interesting however is when you get an opportunity to climb the Tea Mountains. It is your chance to see how tea is planted.
Although Yoga may not be easy for you, your child will easily fit into it. Their bodies are still flexible, so they will find it easier to adjust to new workout dimensions. Get your child to a Yoga and Tai Chi class; it will be a lifetime opportunity for them. China is not short of expert teachers to instruct your child to build up Yoga and Tai Chi skills. The skills will help the child strengthen poses and be experts in flexing the body.
Taking a deep swim in a Chinese swimming pool will leave a lasting memory in your child. The central swimming pool is the ideal place to visit, and there are attractions to watch out for while your child enjoys swimming. Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa, a Hotel Yunnan, is located close to the central swimming pool. Staying there will be a convenient option.
If your child is between three and 12, you should visit this place without fail. Kids' Club is completely dedicated to little tourists who ache for action. They can also opt for creative crafts in addition to fun, educational and culturally- enriching games. You have hardly anything to worry about guardianship, as the Club's coordinator will take care of it. It is a perfect opportunity for your little child to interact with peers. It will be their foremost lesson of social interaction.
If your child just celebrated the 12th birthday, this is the place to visit. Teenagers have different taste. As they begin to deviate from the world of fun games, the teenagers will incline more towards relaxing, watching TV or DVDs. Both girls and boys nowadays are glued to internet. The Teens' Centre caters just to their need. Boys will like to challenge a bosom buddy to a Sony PlayStation game. All this and some more are to be discovered at the Teens' Centre.
If you enter Mengyang Nature Reserve, you will be your kid's hero. He or she will be mesmerized by the size of the Elephant Valley, which is about 900 acres. Show them the elephants there, at least 70 in number. Take them to the viewing platform for a better view.
