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Best Things to Do in Hangzhou, with kids
Hangzhou Safari Park is 94% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can climb playgrounds, feed small animals, watch circus and join free study sessions; stroller hire, lockers and child portions ease logistics, with only mild thrills the main drawback.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5–1 day
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Hang Zhou Chang Qiao Polar Ocean Park is 94% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can enjoy dolphin and sea-lion shows, jellyfish palace, feeding zones, science workshops, carousel, plus stroller rental and toilets everywhere, making the park almost ideal for this age group.
Recommended visit duration: 4–6 hours
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Zhejiang Science & Technology Museum is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids get hands-on circuits, water pumps and ground projections in Children's World, plus lively science shows; affordable entry, elevators and cafes make a smooth half-day outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2 6 3 hours
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Zhejiang Museum of Natural History (Hangzhou Branch) is 89% Kids-Friendly
The fossil-dig sandbox, touch-pool models and life-size animal dioramas turn science into play, while free entry, elevators and child-height labels let parents manage kids under 12 with little stress.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Hangzhou Crazy Apple Land is 88% Kids-Friendly
Nearly 100 rides, ball pits, DIY desserts and VR coaster suit ages 3–12, height ≥1.1 m, plus clean toilets and stroller rental; only some thrill rides have height caps, and holiday crowds are heavy.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Hangzhou Zoo is 85% Kids-Friendly
Kids under 1.2 m enter free, can touch skeletons in the education hall and ride the adjacent mini-train; flat loops ease stroller use, but summer heat and big crowds mean parents must stay alert.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hangzhou Paradise Park is 84% Kids-Friendly
Double-decker carousel, Lost Jungle play zone and shallow wave pool cover most interests for children under 12, but strict 1.2 m limits exclude flagship coasters, requiring careful height checks.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Xixi National Wetland Park is 81% Kids-Friendly
Discount tickets, life-jacketed boat rides, pastry workshops, and tram shuttles keep 6–12-year-olds engaged, though long walks and wetlands insects may tire some children.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5–1 day
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Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is 80% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on dig zone, deer and pigeon feeding, day camps and shuttle rides keep 6–12 year-olds busy; parents must supervise near uneven earth mounds and schedule breaks for shade and water.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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Hangzhou Botanical Garden is 80% Kids-Friendly
Wide lawns, bamboo tunnels, fish pond, herb scents, plus stroller rental make an engaging half-day for kids, yet there is no playground and open water needs close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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