Jiaxing Kaiyuan Senbo Resort: A One-Stop Vacation Paradise for a Dream Trip

The Jiaxing Kaiyuan Senbo Resort is a fantastic experience. Here's my travel guide and some tips! Preparation 1. What to bring: For the water park, bring swimwear, a swimming cap, inflatable rings, waterproof bags, and water shoes (the water park provides towels, shower gel, and hair dryers). Fantasy Island provides a pair of non-slip socks, but children with free admission need to bring their own. You can also bring some snacks, as food and drinks inside the resort are a bit pricey. 2. Booking a room: Senbo Resort by Nanhu Lake offers various accommodations, including main building rooms, wooden houses, castle rooms, mushroom houses, and boat houses. I recommend staying in the main building for easy access to facilities and restaurants. Wooden houses are surrounded by orange groves and offer spacious rooms with complete children's amenities, but there might be a slight smell of new renovations (air purifiers are provided). 3. Booking services: I highly recommend the butler service! The hotel will call you the day before check-in to ask if you'd like the service. The butlers are very attentive, providing a schedule of daily activities, game coins, and a small gift upon check-out. Activities 1. Fantasy Island: This indoor children's play area, though smaller than those at other Senbo Resorts, offers a wide range of activities, including rock climbing, cycling, trampolines, sand pits, a ball pit, dress-up, and pretend play. 2. Water Park: Currently, only the indoor area is open, but the heating is sufficient, so you don't have to worry about being cold. While not huge, it meets basic water play needs. The outdoor area, which opens during summer, is quite large and is said to have many exciting attractions. The indoor area features a wave pool, a children's pool, a massage pool, and slides, offering fun for both adults and children. 3. Player One: This cyberpunk-style game arcade offers VR games, e-sports, arcade games, and claw machines, catering to players of all ages and interests. 4. Small Train: At ¥30 per person (free for children under three years old), the train ride lasts about 40 minutes, circling the lake with beautiful scenery along the way. It's a great experience for children. Dining 1. Senling Cave Restaurant (Buffet): Dinner is ¥178 per person for hotel guests, free for children under 1.2m. The buffet is decent, with a children's buffet section and a show during dinner. 2. Yanlai Xuan Chinese Restaurant: This restaurant specializes in Hangzhou cuisine, with an average cost of around ¥100 per person. 3. Senbo Bar (Family Club): Offers drinks, light meals, karaoke, board games, and painting activities. Tips 1. Time management: For a two-day, one-night trip, choose one of the two parks. For a three-day, two-night trip, you can visit both. 2. Avoid peak times: Weekends and holidays can be crowded, so visiting on a working day is recommended. Also, try to avoid peak dining hours to minimize waiting times at restaurants. 3. Important notes: Some attractions in the water park have height and weight restrictions. Parents with children should check these in advance. The hot springs are not recommended, as the water temperature is not ideal, and the changing area is small and not very clean. Jiaxing Kaiyuan Senbo Resort is perfect for families. Despite some minor drawbacks, the overall experience is excellent. It's definitely worth a visit!