Nowadays more families are choosing to cross the ocean and spend their vacations in China. Children young and old will get a first hand view of how other cultures live by coming to the country itself. Enjoy your family time in China, and take home the rich culture you will be learning about. China isn’t just about culture, though. Take your kids and show them that other countries have fun and adventurous activities and then let them decide for themselves when - not if - they want to come back.

Beijing Amusement Park - Chongwen District: In 1987, Beijing Amusement Park opened on 100 acres of land. Since it’s opening visitors have been enjoying all the park has to offer. A water screen show, bumper cars, paddleboats, roller coaster, and live entertainment greet the guests and ensure them a day full of excitement.

Miraculous Amusement Palace - Chaoyang District: Treat your children to an eye opening day at Miraculous Amusement Park. The wax exhibitions depict a famous Chinese story titled A Journey to the West. The story features the warrior, the pig, the monk, and the monkey. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 1PM and Saturday and Sunday from 7AM to 8PM. The cost of admission is 30 yuan, or $3.62 USD.

Beijing Recreation Center – Beijing: An indoor amusement center, Beijing Recreation Center will be a blast for all your family members to enjoy. The center consists of a 26-lane bowling alley, electronic golf and billiards, outdoor tennis and squash. Also available is a fitness room, sauna, mah-jong room, disco dance hall and a poker room. And indoor water park consists of a steep water slide, other slides for all members of your family to enjoy, a simulated river and a wave pool. Beijing Continental Grand Hotel is adjacent to the Beijing Recreation Center and is offering incredible room rates on the internet until the end of July 2005.

Check back after the rates have expired after the end of July to see what the new rates will be.