Outdoor Activities for Families in Chengdu

Adrien Chengdu-Expat

March 15, 2025

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Are you looking for some weekend activities in the Chengdu area that are suitable for children? Check out our list of Chengdu’s most popular attractions and theme parks suitable for the whole family.

Happy Valley Chengdu 成都欢乐谷

Located in Chengdu’s Jinniu district, Happy Valley offers visitors an exciting theme park experience. There are seven themed areas inside the park providing endless entertainment for both children and adults. From a circus and roller coasters to a sports center, Happy Valley is a great day out for the whole family.

Address:

No. 16, Xihua Avenue, Jinniu District, Chengdu

四川省成都市金牛区西华大道16号

Ticket fee:

Normal 230 RMB/pp.

120 RMB for children between 1.2m and 1.5m

Free for children below 1.2m

Opening hours:

10am-9pm

Chengdu Zoo 成都动物园

The Chengdu Zoo is one of the largest zoos in southwest China. Home to more than 300 species of animals, the park also houses a world-renowned panda exhibit.

Address:

No.234, Zhaojuesi South Rd, Chenghua District, Chengdu

四川成都市成华区昭觉寺南路234号

Ticket price:

20RMB per adult

Free for kids under 1.2m

Opening hours:

Daily, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Floraland Amusement Park 国色天香乐园

Located in Wenjiang of Chengdu, Floraland Amusement Park is not only a theme and water park, but also a park in its own right. After the completion of its water park, Floraland became the largest outdoor aquatic centre in southwest China. Whether you want to cool off in the water park or simpy relax in its green areas, Floraland has a range of family friendly activities to fill your weekend.

Address:

No. 88, Tianxiang Rd, Wenjiang District,Chengdu 四川省成都市温江区天乡路88号

Ticket price:

Between 30 to 280 RMB, depending on which areas visited within the park

Opening hours:

9am-6pm

Luxe Lakes

麓湖

Land of Wilderness 荒野之国

Tickets:

Adult 80RMB /person

Children under 1.2m free,1.2~1.4m 40RMB /person

Opening hours:

10:00-18:00

Animal Farm 小岛动物农场

Tickets: :

30 RMB/ person, kids under 1.2m free

Opening hours:

10:00-22:00

inWave Sports Center音浪伊甸岛浪客水上运动中心

Tickets: :

88 RMB/ person (Additional fees for different activities, peddle, motorboat, etc)

Opening hours:

10:00-19:00

Address:

Luxe Lakes, Shuangliu District

双流区麓客岛

成都北湖洛嘉森乐园

Chengdu Beihu Luogason Paradise

Address:

Beihu Ecological Park, Chenghua District, Chengdu

四川省成都市成华区北湖生态公园

Ticket fee:

59.9 RMB/pp.

Free for children below 1m

Opening hours:

10am-5:30pm

Stone Elephant Lake Ecological Resort

石象湖生态风景区

Stone Elephant Lake has often been described as a representation of “the harmonious co-existence between man and nature”. This resort is the perfect example of peace and serenity. The park gets its name from the Stone Elephant Temple, an important Buddhist temple. The resort is home to sixteen scenic areas and offers boat rides across the lake for a small fee. With its superior air quality, and being covered 90% by forest, this scenic resort is a must-see destination.

Address:

Stone Elephant Lake Ecological Resort, Pujiang Country, Sichuan

四川省成都市蒲江县保利石象湖景区

Ticket price:

80 RMB for adults, half price for children above 1.3m (include 1.3m) and Free for children under 1.3 m

Opening hours:

8am -6pm in the summer

9am -5pm in the winter

Andaman Eco-Tourism Village, Dujiangyan

都江堰·安缇缦生态旅游度假区

Andaman Village is a nice place to get out of the city, and has lot’s of children entertainment options. The outdoor adventure park include zip-lining, rope course, trampoline park, playgrounds and other activities.
Bring your family and friends to Andaman Village.

Andaman is set among the nature of the forests. Be surrounded by nature and soak in all the beauty nature has to offer. Bring yourself back to nature!

Address:

No. 3, Dianyexiang Valley, Ai’e County, Dujiangyan, Sichuan

四川省成都市都江堰市向峨乡爱莲社区电业巷3号

You can reach Dujiangyan by high-speed train from Chengdu (north) Railway Station or Xi Pu Station.
成都火车站 – 都江堰站
It takes 30 minutes and they run frequently.

Chengdu Research Base Of Giant Panda Breeding

成都大熊猫繁育研究基地

A non-profit research and breeding facility for giant pandas, the Chengdu Panda Base was opened in 1987 to house six pandas rescued from the wild. Since then, it has bred 261 giant pandas, making up the largest artificial breeding population in the world. The base also cares for other rare and endangered species, and aims to improve public awareness and further scientific education.