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Family Weekend Guide: Fun Picks in Sanlitun and Hegezhuang

Andrew Killeen — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 07:00:50 +0000

With this series we want to help you plan the perfect weekend out with the family through highlighting great activities going on in different neighborhoods around the city. We hope this helps you to make the absolute best of your weekend leisure time! All of the venues listed on either Saturday and Sunday are in the same area, which will allow you to easily get between places conveniently on foot or with public transportation.

Saturday in Sanlitun

Sanlitun (best pronounced with a proper Beijing “rrr” at the end) is in some ways the expat epicenter of the city. But it’s better known for its bars and malls than its family-friendly experiences. However, here’s a day out that’ll put the family fun into Sanlitun.

Play at Little Player

The legendary Fundazzle, grotty but beloved play center near the Worker’s Stadium, is now just an unhygienic memory. But a new breed of play centers is springing up to replace it, places where they actually clean the balls in the ball pit. Little Player (小玩家儿童主题乐园, xiǎowánjiā értóngzhǔtílèyuán) is one such place. Nestling at the top of Shimao Department Store, this “children’s paradise” promises hours of fun, without added germs.

Age 3-10, height 75cm-140cm. RMB 150 per session. 10am-9pm. 4th floor, Shimao Department Store, 13 Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District. (6466 8980) 工体北路13号世茂广场工三4层南侧(便宜坊旁).

Lunch and a Movie at Taikooli

This fashion-oriented mall doesn’t have much for kids, apart from a fountain to dance in. But it does have a huge range of restaurants, with something to please even the fussiest of eaters. Healthy food at Wagas? Burgers at Blue Frog? Japanese at Hatsune? Tacos at Cantina Agave? Pizza at Pizza Marzano? A whole world of flavors awaits you. And afterwards, you can take in a movie at Megabox while letting it digest.

All ages. Check restaurant listings for times and prices. Tai Koo Li Mall. 19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. (6417 6110) www.taikoolisanlitun.com/en. 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯太古里南区

A Soccer Match at the Workers’ Stadium

There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere at a Beijing Guo’an match. Even if you think you don’t like the Beautiful Game, the chants, flags, and spectacle will enthrall you. This weekend is particularly special, as arch rivals Shanghai Shenua are coming to town. Buying tickets from official sources is nearly impossible (because China), but don’t worry, you can just buy from a scalper outside the ground like everyone else does. Enjoy the walk to the ground, with the crowds, the merchandise stalls, and the excitement, but get to your seats in good time, because seating allocations are viewed as mere guidelines. Jia you Guo’an!

This post has been amended to correct an error: Beijing Guo’an played Shanghai Shenhua on Friday June 14, not Saturday June 15. Apologies for any confusion caused.

Check here for Beijing Guo’an match dates and times: www.espn.com/soccer/team/fixtures/_/id/2052

All ages. Workers’ Stadium, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6655 ext 5033) 朝阳区工体北路

Sunday in Hegezhuang

Beijing’s north, while often praised for its cleaner air and more abundant greenery than downtown, can sometimes appear a little lacking in culture. To counter that reputation, here’s an elegant Sunday schedule, particularly suitable for sophisticated Dads this Fathers’ Day. (The distances involved are perhaps a little too far to cover on foot, but are perfect for a family bike ride… or Didi, if you want to take advantage of the free-flow wine at Orchard!)

Brunch at the Orchard

The Orchard is an oasis in Hegezhuang, a haven of fabulous food at reasonable prices and beautiful gardens in which to relax. Its Sunday brunch is justly celebrated, with a wide range of meats, veg, cheese, nibbles, and of course all the dessert you can eat. Free-flow wine, beer, and fizz are available for the adults. Make sure to book, as it’s understandably popular.

All ages. Various prices. 11am-3pm. From Jingshun Lu, turn left (west) at Shunbai Lu Intersection, (turn at the driveway just west of the Hegezhuang Village Sign) Chaoyang District (6433 6270) 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村(过何各庄村路标往南转

Afternoon at Red Brick Art Museum

Red Brick Art Museum is one of Beijing’s best galleries for contemporary art. Away from the dazzle and commercialism of 798, it presents the work of world-renowned artists in a cool, contemplative setting. Until June 26, you can see an exhibition of winners and nominees of the Marcel Duchamp Prize, France’s foremost award for experimental art. Contemporary art is often an easier sell to kids than traditional oil paintings, as it can be surprising, immersive, even interactive. But if your little ones aren’t inspired, the maze-like grounds of Red Brick are the perfect place for hide-and-seek or tag.

All ages. RMB 130, RMB 110 for students and seniors, free under 1.2m. 10am-6pm (last entry 5.30pm). Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang Township, Chaoyang District. (8457 6669). www.redbrickartmuseum.com/en/top/index.html. 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村，邮编 100103

A Concert at La Plantation

La Plantation is a hidden gem, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built concert hall for chamber music. This Sunday (June 16) it’s hosting a piano recital by rising star Jin Wenbin, but check their website for the details of their other jazz and classical performances. You’ll need to have kids old enough to sit quietly throughout, but it’s a lreaxing, elevating way to round off your weekend.

All ages. RMB 180 advance, RMB 200 on the door (RMB 80/ RMB 100 students). Art base 1, D area, Shunbai road, Hegezhuang village, Chaoyang district . (5166 1201, WeChat: chineseliving) 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村一号地国际艺术园D区

Photos: Uni You, thebeijinger.com

Looking to Get Out of the House? Spots Still Open

Nimo_Wanjau — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:00:56 +0000

Okay, now that ayi went home for the holidays, it’s time to go out and about. Thanks to the lovely editors at The beijinger who compiled a list of eateries that are scheduled to remain open during the holidays, you are just in luck to find out what’s happening. In our search to get play centers open during the holidays, we only found that the Adventure Zone at the Kerry Center will be open. If you know of a place still open, please put that in our comments section below.

The Rug’s smoked salmon eggs benedict croquette

Sanlitun/Liangmaqiao/CBD
The Big Smoke – Open 5pm-late
Chat Room by the Rug – Open as normal except Jan 28 10am-6pm
Crêpanini – Open as normal except Jan 27, 10am-5pm; Jan 28-29, 11am-6pm (Parkview Green) and Jan 27, midday-6pm; Jan 28-29, midday-7.30pm (Nanluogu Xiang)
Ganges Indian Restaurant
Great Leap Brewing (all locations)
Hatsune (Sanlitun)
Hatsune (Kerry Center) – Open as normal except Jan 27 11.30am-5pm
Home Plate BBQ
Karaiya
Moka Bros (Sanlitun, Solana) – Open as normal except Jan 27 closing at 5pm, closed Jan 28
Moka Bros (The Place) – Open as normal except Jan 27 closing at 5pm, closed Jan 28, Jan 29 11am-6pm
Mosto – Open as normal except 5pm Jan 27-28
Q Mex
Saigon Mama – Open as normal except Jan 28-31 from 12-8pm
Tavola
VSports
Caravan

Go have a burger at Plan B

Shuangjing
The Brick
Plan B – Open 3pm-late Jan 27-Feb 2

Hffousa’s avocado shrimp salad

Lido/Wangjing/798
Ganges Indian Restaurant
Hffousa Taco
Tiago – Open 11.30am-10pm

Gulou/Dongzhimen/Dongsishitiao
8-Bit – Open 6pm-2am (including Monday, Jan 30), closed Jan 27
Crêpanini – Open as normal except Jan 27, 9.30am-11pm; Jan 28-29, 11am-11pm
Great Leap Brewing (all locations)
Hutong Pizza – Open as normal except closed Jan 26-28
Ramo – Open 5pm-11pm
Slow Boat Taproom

Photos: thebeijinger.com, mindfoolme.com

Five Fun Places to Cool Down in Beijing

Nimo_Wanjau — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:02:24 +0000

As we begin July, the hottest month in Beijing, most people will be searching for places to run away from the scorching heat. In our June-July issue, we did a roundup of outdoor swimming pools you can find around town. However, having indoor and outdoor options can be one of the best ways to survive the heat. Here are some indoor options available:

Ice rinks
Ice skating is very popular during winter but in summer it can be a welcomed escape from the high temperatures. The drawback of having to wear winter clothes is a small price to pay when temperatures hit 37 degrees Celsius and above.

Playcenters
Beijing offers a range of play centers for different ages. Venues such as PPKids in Indigo Mall and Adventure Zone at the Kerry Centre have obstacle challenges that will have kindergarten and elementary school kids spending all their energy. Little Oasis, Fundazzle, EE City, and much more will have kids pre-occupied for hours in air conditioned areas. Parents can join in the fun or relax in the cool. The latest addition to play centers, Latitude offers fun for all ages as the trampoline center in Shunyi.

Indoor swimming pools
Head over to the Olympic National Aquatic Center to cool down at their huge indoor water park. The Mookey Swim pool in Lido is a great place to take very young kids to swim as the company caters to very young kids. Many hotels around town have indoor swimming pools that can be accessed for the occasional visit without having membership. However, a quick call to the hotel you wish to test out will clarify if they allow non-membership access.

Laser Tag
Laser can only be seen in very dim lighting conditions, which means indoors. The less painful option to paintball or airsoft. If you’ve seen the airsoft equipment list required to play, then you know how much simpler and cheaper laser tag is. Laser Tag will have kids and some adults easily distracted for one to two hours as people try to tag their opponents and win. The cooling factor is definitely an added bonus.

Go Kart Racing
Most Go kart racing venues in Beijing are indoor and this offers those adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers to zoom around in a cool environment. The bonus of the race tracks being indoor is that there isn’t a overheating of the tracks involved.

Photos: Ken, Red1Karting, Storm Trooper,

Let’s Go Vertical Playground Pops Up at Tunsanli Mall

Sisi_Chen — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000

I was walking through Tunsanli Mall yesterday when I noticed a new play structure on the ground floor atrium just south of Watson’s. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the latest addition in the Let’s Go chain of vertical obstacle courses.

Let’s Go, which has several locations in Beijing, specializes in climbing structures for ages 3-12 in which kids must ascend through a series of ropes and suspended elements.

The Tunsanli branch also has a kids’ rock climbing wall (pictured above) and a play area.

Activities are supervised by adult employees. All participants must wear a helmet and a safety harness.

Prices per child are as follows:

Climbing structure (unlimited access): RMB 150
Climbing structure (one-time only): RMB 80
Rock climbing (no time limit): RMB 30
Play area: RMB 80 per entry
One-on-one training (employee stays with child throughout the climb): RMB 100 per go

Pre-paid membership cards are also available. Discounts vary according to the amount on the card:

RMB 580: 30 percent off
RMB 880: 40 percent off
RMB 1,680: 50 percent off

If you read Chinese, visit Let’s Go’s website for more info.

Sijia Chen is a contributing editor at beijingkids and a freelance writer specializing in parenting, education, travel, environment, and culture. Her work has appeared in The Independent, Midnight Poutine, Rover Arts, and more. Follow her on Twitter at @sijiawrites or email her at sijiachen@beijing-kids.com.

Photos: Sijia Chen

Beyond Fundazzle: 7 Chinese Mom-Approved Play Centers

Sisi_Chen — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:00:00 +0000

We’ve done comparisons of play centers before, but never from a Chinese mom’s perspective. Last week, I came across a thread on Beijing Mama (not to be confused with Beijing Mamas) on this topic, complete with a crowd-sourced table of user ratings, prices, and reviews. I’ve translated and copied the information here, omitting a few centers in areas that our readers don’t tend to live in like Haidian.

You can find the original thread here.

Venue	Area	User Rating	Price	Review
E-Kids Island (爱乐游): 3/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District	CBD	8 out of 10	RMB 300 for 10 visits	"In general, the environment was great. The facilities were clean, with soft toys, see-saws, swings, rockets, a "water bed" to jump on, slides, small climbing equipment, wooden toys, a ball pit, and more. The center is suitable for kids who can already crawl; only those under 1.3m can enter. One parent per child is allowed to go in. On the whole service was quite good."
E-Kids Island (爱乐游): 3/F, BHG Mall	Tongzhou	9 out of 10	RMB 60 per visit, RMB 300 for 10 visits	"The facilities were great and quite clean. There was a trampoline, swings, rockets, a "water bed," a climbing frame, a ball pit, slides, wooden toys and even some toys I didn’t know the name of. On weekends, only one parent is allowed in with the child; usually two adults can go in."
Kids’ Park at Beiyuan K Ku Plaza, 42 Beiyuan Lu, Chaoyang District	Olympic Village	8 out of 10	RMB 60 per visit or RMB 300 per month unlimited	"Facilities: The venue wasn’t very big, but the environment was all right. Play equipment: Larger play equipment included a few slides; apart from that there were smaller-scale things like a ball pit. The center was safe, with soft mats for younger kids to learn how to walk on. Overall it was clean; there was always an employee wiping down surfaces. Service was great; the staff was very warm and let us play for a bit longer."
Taoqi Bao ("Naughty Castle," 淘气堡): Inside the BHG Marketplace near Haozhuang Jiayuan	Changping	8 out of 10	RMB 30 per visit or RMB 400 for 20 visits	[Ed’s note: Parts of this mom’s review appear to be copy-pasted from the previous one.] "Facilities: The venue wasn’t very big, but the environment was all right. Play equipment: Larger play equipment includes slides, monkey bars, and trampolines. There’s a large octopus ride constantly moves and can seat up to 10 kids. Smaller play equipment includes a ball pit, a sandbox, and toy cars. The center was safe, with soft mats for younger kids to learn how to walk on. There was always a staff member around and service was pretty good."
Mengle Cheng ("Dream Joy City," 梦乐城): 3/F, Auchan store	Fengtai	7 out of 10	RMB 35 per visit or RMB 100 for 4 visits	"The play center wasn’t very big but the environment was OK. It’s very crowded on weekend; I recommend going on weekdays. Larger-scale equipment includes slides, trampolines, and an octopus ride for kids. There is also a ball pit, wooden toys, and toy cars. The center is lined with safety mats. Cleanliness and service were average."
Family Box (家盒子)	Wangjing and CBD	8 out of 10	RMB 480 per visit. Baby swimming: RMB 20,000 for 72 visits. Memberships: RMB 20,000 per year or RMB 26,000 for two years.	"Family Box spans three floors; this must be Beijing’s largest play center by surface area. The climbing frame is so large even adults can play on it for a while, let alone children. The water facilities are unique; kids can spend a few hours in them without wanting to leave. Other facilities like the sandbox, soft toys, library, mini-supermarket, and more are excellent. Two adults per child are allowed in. No need to worry about safety and hygiene; there are always staff members disinfecting the place and even the rims on the little toilet bowls are clean. But for such an expensive place, the service level has some catching up to do. Not many gave service with a smile; in fact, many were scowling. The baby swimming pool is really worth going. It’s too bad it’s not included in the price of memberships and getting a 72-time card just for that costs RMB 20,000."
Happy Baby (海贝儿): 4/F, Yintai Mall, Dahongmen	Fengtai	8 out of 10	RMB 60 per visit, RMB 25 for access to sandbox, RMB 500 for 30 visits	"Located within the Yintai Mall. This is a very new play center with overall great facilities. A card gets you access to both play areas. There are slides, a ball pit, and trampolines. There’s also a second floor with a sand pit area. There’s quite a bit of variety in the play equipment, but the play center itself isn’t very large. If you live in the area, it’s quite convenient to go to in the winter, with lots of dining options around. The administration is pretty strict; kids over 1.2m aren’t allowed in. The play center is cleaned daily, but the sand from the sand pit still makes it to the general play area."
Yuyuto (悠游堂): 3/F, U-Town Mall	Chaoyangmen	8 out of 10	Yearly membership: Around RMB 1,500	"This is a new play center, so the facilities are very clean and shiny. There’s lots to do, but it’s best-suited to kids who are already walking. It’s very safe; everything is covered in soft mats. Service is good, though there aren’t many employees. They’re constantly cleaning and one female employee often checked in on the play area."

Photo: Jim Champion (Flickr)

LAYman’s Chronicles: What Wangjing Needs

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Recently I was interviewed about living in Wangjing and it kind of made me laugh. The crux of interview hanged on the notion that someone was building another shopping center and did I think Wangjing needed another one. I laughed at the question because Wangjing is one area where the commercial build rate has definitely outpaced the demand.

Within a few blocks of my home sit two largely underutilized shopping malls. The first was built with such an unusual design (think of an alien head covered in hubcaps) that the anchor store has been vacant for more than three years since it was completed.

In the other direction, across the street from Wangjing SOHO sits an entirely empty shopping mall except for the food court and cinema on the 4th and 5th floors. Gone are all the shops, cafes, Lotus grocery, and kids play zone that once occupied the space. They built it, filled it, and no one came. Well, not enough anyway.

Ironically, housing and commercial developments continue to rise and fill in Wangjing, but the pace of retail seems to be either to high or all of us in Wangjing are ordering the bulk of our goods online and shopping at the neighborhood IKEA.

So unless it is a Costco opening up, Wangjing can live without another shopping center. What we do need is more playgrounds. Heck, I’d settle for one. No more geriatric workout zones; build an actual slide, swings, and climbing structure in a green space. Do that, and I’m sure families would flock to it. Put it in the middle of an outdoor shopping center, and you could probably fill a few stores too.

New Family Club to Open at Parkview Green

Sisi_Chen — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Good news for all CBD and Sanlitun families: A new kids’ club called little oasis (all small case) is opening at Parkview Green this month. Describing itself as “an exclusive lifestyle club for the whole family,” little oasis caters to ages 0-6 and includes a café, a children’s “climbing sculpture” and playground, programs for all ages, a golf simulation room, and a spa/lounge.

The founder, Jennifer Jin Ma, is the mother of two young boys and grew up in New Zealand. Drawing on her family’s experiences living in Australia and London, her goal is to create a “holistic” space in Beijing.

The climbing sculpture was specially commissioned by little oasis from Luckey Climber, the company founded in 1985 by the late American architect Thomas Luckey to produce "climbers." The structure doubles as a piece of art and a jungle gym. The climber is designed to encourage physical activity as well as the development of motor skills and imagination in kids. Other climbers can be found in places like the Boston Children’s Museum and the Liberty Science Center in the US.

The center also features an air purification system, a mini-library, a “creativity hub” with kids’ classes, a baby park, and more. little oasis will be a members-only club by invitation or application.

Look out for a full review in the June 2015 issue of beijingkids; our May issue will be given over to the annual Home & Relocation Guide.

Contact: Shop L3-02, 3/F, Tower B, Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (8563 0400) littleoasis.cn (not up yet) 朝阳区东大桥路9 号侨福芳草地 B 座L3-02

All images courtesy of little oasis

[Update: As of April 14, little oasis is slated to open in June rather than April.]

The Magic Bean House Closed but Other Options are Still Available

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Raising house prices in Beijing were to blame for the shut down of the Magic Bean House which had been operating in the capital since 2010. Once located near the west gate of Chaoyang Park, Magic Bean House was a member of the Association of Children’s museum and a favorite spot for birthday parties. The themed parties were based on cartoon characters which were a big hit and will be solely missed.

The museum balanced a fun play area for younger children and educational center. It was a hands on place for children to develop their skills with a supermarket and mechanic’s garage role play area. The notice on their website (www.magicbeanhouse.com, Chinese only) says that they are looking for a new location to set up shop. This is now a wait and see what happens situation.

In the mean time, here is a list of indoor play centers around town to visit over the holidays, or during a smoggy day, and other birthday party venues to consider.

Adventure Zone
The newly opened play center at the Kerry Hotel features slides, climbing areas, toy cars, a snack bar and themed rooms that would make a nice destination to your kid’s next birthday party. This space is good toddlers to tweens. Located at the 3/F, in the Kerry Sports Center, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6561 3388)
朝阳区朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心饭店3层 Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. (http://www.beijingkerrycentre.com/adventure_zone.html).

Family Box
The main features are a large scale climbing frame, Mickey Mouse play area, swimming pool, Sensory Room, Soft Island and Craft Room. Other services provided include: party hosting, catering, coffee shop, and crèche facility. Located in Wangjing at Bldg 4, 51 Wangjing Beilu and is open Sat-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm. To find out more call 6478 6163 or visit www.familyboxes.com.cn.

Mitty Jump
The main areas of Mitty Jump are the tree house and swaying bridges, a spaceship, a squishy volcano with about a half dozen ball pits, Mitty’s home with a small vegetable patch, a bouncy castle, a mini train, and a mini football (soccer) pitch. Mitty Jump is located on the 4th floor of the Lotus Shopping Mall and Poly Wanhe Cinema on Futong West Street in Wangjing. For directions, pricing, and other info, visit www.mittyjump.com (Chinese) or call 8421-0908.

Fundazzle
The main features are a huge two-story jungle gym, trampolines and a toddler area with small cars, swings, seesaws and toy houses. Fundazzle is located on Gongti Nanlu in Sanlitun near the Worker’s Stadium. It is open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun and holidays 9am-7pm. Visit www.fundazzle-nc.com or call 6593 6208 for more info.

New City Center
Birthday party hosting and planners is the new face of the New City Center. They offer packages that are inclusive of decorations, games and activities, prizes, and child-approved food. They keep children busy on that special day with theme centered crafts and other activities. The NCC is located at 2/F, 112 Lize Xiyuan (above Yuan Art Museum), Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District (6475 1066, Chinese: 150 1035 8799, English: 131 2661 1088) Tue-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-6pm. 朝阳区望京广顺北大街利泽西园112号楼2层（元典美术馆上面）www.thenewcitycenter.com

Photo courtesy of The Magic Bean House, NCC, Christopher Lay and Michael Wester

Holiday Boredom Buster: Fundazzle, Mitty Jump and Family Box

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If the weather is smoggy or rainy and being at home has lost its allure for the kids, here are some suggestions of some indoor play areas. Wangjing has seen the introduction of Mitty Jump to the indoor play zone scene. To get a better handle on how it stacks up against the competition, I’ve added it to the breakdown list from our archives.

	Fundazzle	Mitty Jump	Family Box
Free Wireless	No	Yes	Yes
Food and Beverages	Processed snacks and bottled drinks	One vending machine inside, but Costa Coffee is on the ground floor of the mall along with other options.	Fresh-baked goods from Tous les Jour bakery, brewed tea and coffee, fresh squeezed juice, fresh fruit, free water
Multi-Level Climbing Area	Yes	Sort of. There’s a series of suspension bridges encased in safety netting.	Yes, seems better thought-out and safer
Toddler Area	Yes (largest of the three)	Yes	Yes
Ball Pit	Yes, Beijing’s biggest, but no adults allowed	Yes, series of small pools and rivers in a volcano	Yes, two small ones for different ages
Sandbox	Yes, but costs RMB 15 extra	No	Yes
Slides	Yes	Yes, small	Yes, massive
Pretend Grocery Store	No	Yes, small	Yes
Water Play Zone	No	No	Yes, but half the features were not functioning properly and the center was very stingy with bubble soap.
Swimming Pool	No	No	Yes, but must be a member to use
Bouncy Castle	No	Yes	No
Train Ride	No	Yes	No
Mini Soccer Pitch	No	Yes	No
Toys for Sale	Yes	One – Mitty doll	No
Coin-Operated Games	Yes	No	No
Dining Area	No	No	Yes
Comfortable Seats	None, some pads on ground, some bar stools on second floor	Bench seating along the wall	Yes, even Ikea chairs (though people tend to sleep in them)
Cribs for Little Ones	No	No	Yes
Kid-Friendly Bathrooms	No	Yes, little sinks and toilets, changing tables, and training potties, also a room for nursing mothers	Yes, little sinks and toilets
Sit-Down Toilets	No	Yes	Yes
Attentive Staff	Only if adults are in ball pit or kids are playing on rides without paying, or big kids are in the toddler area	Yes	Very. Staff will play with children and learn their names
Slippers/Socks	Disposable socks on sale for RMB 1	Yes	Yes, slipper socks
Cost	RMB 50 per child for 3 hours + RMB 15 per adult on the weekend	RMB 160 per child for all day admission. Can buy multiple entry card to reduce rate to under RMB 100 per visit. Add RMB 50 per adult on weekends	RMB 480 per child for all day admission

If cost is the main factor, Fundazzle is still the winner hands down. It is centrally located and big enough for older children and toddlers alike. Fundazzle is the clear choice for hosting a play date or to let kids burn off some energy for a couple of hours on a smoggy or rainy day.

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Photo by Christopher Lay