Family Box is a British family centre combining education and recreation. Children ages 0-12 and their families have more than enough space to play in the 6,000sqm, three-storey building. Kids will enjoy the large scale climbing frame, Mickey Mouse play area, swimming pool, Sensory Room, Soft Island and Craft Room. They also run courses and activities based on the UK early years curriculum. Other facilities include: party hosting, catering, coffee shop, and crèche facility.
Family Box Educational and Recreational Center
Last updated on 1:45pm Wed Feb 24th, 2010
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- Wangjing, Huajiadi and Lido 望京花家地丽都
- Bldg 4, 51 Wangjing Beilu, Chaoyang District
- 朝阳区望京北路51号院4号楼
- Sat-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm
- 6478 6163
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Review of: Family Box Educational and Recreational Center
false advertising. shocking service. astronomical prices. can't believe i contemplated trying to give this place 680 rmb for a few hours play. a mistake that will not be made twice. good riddance
Awesome facility, too pricey
Review of: Family Box Educational and Recreational Center
Entrance to the play facilities, ballet, arts&crafts, and cooking/chef classes, and all play areas: sand play, baby play, etc. is 350 RMB per child (over 1 year). Their party theme rooms are really nice, and the facility is a very nice place to hold a party. The design and layout are top notch, really stylish and well maintained. There is a diaper changing and breastfeeding room (has a baby bottle on the outside, irritates me) very comfortable and private.
Some notes about the play areas, take what you want and leave the rest: bubble fun area- irresistably fun, but smells strongly of fake perfumey chemicals, personally I would not allow my kids to play in this area. The Supermarket play area is just CHOCK FULL of unhealthy products: J&J chemically baby wipes, mainstream yuk products, junky food and empty Infant Formula cans- a special irritation to me since I am active in advocacy and our family value is that breastfeeding is the normal feeding method for infants. The products on their shelves do not resemble much the products in our house.
The pool is not allowed on the day passes. The pool is a huge draw, as it is natural salt and non chlorine. They also have underwater photography, since the water is so comfortable you can easily open your eyes underwater.
For pool access (not sure about single photography session, perhaps that's available, dunno) you must purchase a membership (range from 13,000-18,000 RMB per child, per year) and then purchase additional swim classes (range from 4000-8000 per year depending on type of class). It's not a pool which is open for free play, only classes.
Overall, the regular play facility is very special, and has something for everyone.
Verdict: cool splurge for a very special occasion.
Awesome facility, too pricey
Review of: Family Box Educational and Recreational Center
Entrance to the play facilities, ballet, arts&crafts, and cooking/chef classes, and all play areas: sand play, baby play, etc. is 350 RMB per child (over 1 year). Their party theme rooms are really nice, and the facility is a very nice place to hold a party. The design and layout are top notch, really stylish and well maintained. There is a diaper changing and breastfeeding room (has a baby bottle on the outside, irritates me) very comfortable and private.
Some notes about the play areas, take what you want and leave the rest: bubble fun area- irresistably fun, but smells strongly of fake perfumey chemicals, personally I would not allow my kids to play in this area. The Supermarket play area is just CHOCK FULL of unhealthy products: J&J chemically baby wipes, mainstream yuk products, junky food and empty Infant Formula cans- a special irritation to me since I am active in advocacy and our family value is that breastfeeding is the normal feeding method for infants. The products on their shelves do not resemble much the products in our house.
The pool is not allowed on the day passes. The pool is a huge draw, as it is natural salt and non chlorine. They also have underwater photography, since the water is so comfortable you can easily open your eyes underwater.
For pool access (not sure about single photography session, perhaps that's available, dunno) you must purchase a membership (range from 13,000-18,000 RMB per child, per year) and then purchase additional swim classes (range from 4000-8000 per year depending on type of class). It's not a pool which is open for free play, only classes.
Overall, the regular play facility is very special, and has something for everyone.
Verdict: cool splurge for a very special occasion.
