Shanghai Getaway with Kids: National Day Vacation Ideas

Duration: 1 Day | Companions: Family | Activities: Photography, Self-driving, Weekend Trip. The author visited these places: Dishui Lake, Shanghai. Published on 2021-10-01 00:06. The family car, carrying the happiness of the family and the yearning for the distance. Each trip, we always carefully consider the choice of the car. In this ‘Shanghai Moments’, we were accompanied by the Buick Encore PLUS. Those familiar with the car market know that the Buick Encore has always been one of the best-selling mid-size SUV models, and the new member in June – the Encore PLUS, has been hailed as the ‘All-round Benchmark SUV’, which combines luxury, quality, comfort, technology, and safety, and travels smoothly, accompanying us to enjoy the beautiful vacation time. Come on, let’s start with the Encore PLUS and meet the excitement of the trip! What is happiness? Happiness is doing what you love most with the people you love most. Autumn, the heat has subsided, the sky is high and the air is fresh, the most suitable season for traveling, and the upcoming Mid-Autumn National Day holiday provides a great opportunity for early autumn travel. Taking advantage of the holiday, a family, a car, go camping in the wild, watch the most beautiful sunset, cross the sea at high speed, explore the planetarium… Do what you love most with the people you love most, go on vacation without leaving ‘Shanghai’! First, let’s take a look at the preview of the wonderful journey. Meet nature: enjoy comfortable and comfortable time. As an art teacher, I have always believed that the most beautiful colors come from nature, the magic of colors is always amazing. Nature also hides countless ‘secrets’, and we who love to travel are always curious about nature. In the autumn, with the high sky and fresh air, pack up and go into nature to capture colors and explore the traces of early autumn. A piece of wild land by Dishui Lake has always been our ‘secret base’ for camping. Few people come here, and you can enjoy a blue sky and blue sea in the green field, overlooking the cross-sea bridge. We drove here all the way, parked the car, Longlong skillfully found a camping site, and then busied himself setting up tents and chairs. Self-driving travel, we have been used to carrying tents, folding chairs, etc., and every time we encounter a suitable place, we stop, set up tents, and enjoy the gift of nature. Therefore, there are certain requirements for the trunk space of the self-driving car. The Encore PLUS has a large trunk space, and the rear seats can be folded down to expand the storage space. Such a spacious and comfortable trunk space has also become a temporary habitat during camping, and Longlong can sit in it or even lie down comfortably. Not only is the trunk space enough to carry the necessary items for the trip, but the comfortable and spacious space inside the car is also enough for us to have enough space to stretch and interact freely during the journey.
The Encore PLUS, with its extra long wheelbase, offers ample space for both the front and rear seats, allowing passengers to adjust their seating comfortably and enjoy a relaxed posture. Particularly for long self-driving trips, the spacious interior can reduce travel fatigue and enhance the quality and comfort of the journey. The young master was busy moving materials, setting up tents, and building camps, thoroughly enjoying himself and being very satisfied with his achievements. The sun was just right, and the autumn breeze was refreshing. Although this patch of wasteland had not yet lost its vibrant green, the intermingled withered yellow also quietly heralded the arrival of autumn. We enjoyed the surrounding scenery while chatting about recent events, savoring the undisturbed parent-child time. Surrounded by nature, we breathed deeply, gazed into the distance, basked in the sunlight, embraced every breeze, and enjoyed the gifts of nature. The young master standing in front of the car suddenly exuded a mature temperament. The once little boy was increasingly taking on the appearance of an adult, and every trip with him allowed us, who are usually busy with work, to discover traces of his growth in every detail. The camping break also allowed us to appreciate this trip’s ride. The Encore PLUS, as an SUV model, maintains Buick’s consistent luxury and grandeur in appearance, interpreting the brand culture. The wing-shaped grille design and narrow LED daytime running lights give the vehicle a broader visual width, and the headlight modules on both sides of the car add an eye-catching feature to the exterior design. The technical embossed logo reveals the brand’s high-end and grand aura in the details. In terms of interior design, it continues to implement Buick’s luxury and grandeur. The high-grade color matching of black, white, and gray brings a fresh and grand visual enjoyment. In terms of configuration, it shows the top posture of a high-end SUV, full of technology, bringing a convenient driving experience. The console innovatively adopts the ‘golden 18 degrees’ design inclined towards the driver, allowing all button operations to be easily completed with one hand, ensuring safe and efficient driving, and very considerate. The steering wheel also has a heating function, which is absolutely good news for those with cold hands in winter, and also avoids the stiffness of the hands during long driving in cold periods, affecting the control of the direction, providing intimate detail protection for safe driving. Both left and right sides are equipped with convenient entry and exit functions, flexible and convenient. 10-inch high-definition touch screen, high-definition liquid crystal instrument, HUD head-up display, high-definition streaming media rearview mirror… Sitting in the cockpit, surrounded by intelligent technology, allows the driver to have a thorough understanding of the vehicle itself and the surrounding situation. The ETRS electronic gear lever operation method is simple and easy to use, easy to get started, and also has an automatic error correction function, which is very friendly to beginners.

Dual-zone independent air conditioning with nano-grade PM2.5 air purifier filters, coupled with an AQS air quality control system and a negative ion air purification system inside the vehicle, allows you to enjoy a green purification power akin to nature even inside the car during the journey, ensuring a comfortable and healthy experience. Not far away, the uniquely shaped buildings are the much-anticipated Shanghai Planetarium, where we can’t wait to set off and explore the mysteries of the universe. Roaming the Cosmos: Experiencing the Joy of Growth in Exploration. The vast universe, with its many secrets, always inspires children’s curiosity and desire to explore. Since its official opening in July, the Shanghai Planetarium has attracted global attention as the world’s best, providing parents with an enjoyable educational destination. We have visited with our child, Longlong, many times, and each time we leave feeling that there is so much more to see and learn. After purchasing tickets and making a reservation, you can enter the planetarium by swiping your ID card. The building consists of three above-ground floors and one underground floor, divided into three main exhibition areas: Home, Universe, and Journey. In the lobby on the first floor, a Foucault pendulum is displayed, attracting a crowd of onlookers who are eager to feel and verify the motion of the ground beneath them. The spiral passageway adds depth to the space, as if connecting Earth with the cosmos, stretching from the present into the future. Various demonstration models, audio-visual explanations, and a sense of technology not only provide a visual feast but also immerse visitors in interactive experiences. This approach is more vivid and easier to understand than traditional dry astronomical knowledge explanations. Terms that often appear in textbooks are vividly displayed here through images and scientific devices, and many interactive sections are set up to engage both mind and body, bringing knowledge to life and enhancing children’s interest in learning. Here, you can touch the forefront of contemporary cosmology, exploring the history of human exploration of the universe from ancient times to the present, the mysterious cosmos full of unknowns, waiting for more people to explore and discover. Longlong is fascinated by the exhibits, and we hesitate to disturb him until the museum is about to close, reluctantly leaving. Enjoying the Journey: Capturing the Magic of Early Autumn Colors. After leaving the planetarium, we continue to drive along the water’s edge of Dishui Lake, waiting for the sunset to bring a grand finale to the day. A family, a car, speeding along the lake road. Playing favorite music, beautiful scenery flashes by like picture frames outside the window, sometimes boundless blue, sometimes fields with lingering green, or quiet tree-lined paths, with changing scenery and continuous beautiful views, each glance reveals new discoveries and surprises. The large panoramic sunroof of the Buick Encore Plus instantly illuminates the interior when opened, making it more spacious and comfortable. On a sunny day like this, inviting sunlight and blue sky into the car accompanies us on our journey, and our mood is also brightened.
Equipped with 100% light-blocking sunshades, the journey’s visual enjoyment is enhanced, allowing us to take in the beautiful scenery along the way. Standing on the bridge, we gaze as the sun gradually sets in the west, watching the blue overhead slowly fade and change color in the distance, merging and colliding with the earth to create a wondrous tapestry of colors. The sturdy and dynamic design of the Buick Encore Plus, set against the white cable-stayed bridge by the lake, exudes a sense of grandeur and composure. As the sun sets, its afterglow bathes the earth, and everything before us melts into a gentle palette, adding a touch of restraint and tenderness. In our daily work and studies, we are so busy in our respective fields that we unknowingly miss many moments of growth. The babbling child of yesterday seems still close, yet the youth before us has grown increasingly handsome and mature. Their speech and demeanor reveal their own personality and ideas, and they have subtly taken on the appearance of an adult. Watching the sunrise and sunset, time flows swiftly, making us cherish every moment we spend together. The magical colors of nature are fully displayed in this ‘closing performance.’ As we look into the distance and count the colors of the setting sun, the beautiful hues bring a visual and emotional impact. The spacious trunk space of the Buick Encore Plus provides us with a temporary resting place, where we can enjoy the scenery together, feel the tranquility of time, and savor the gentleness of the moment. As autumn deepens, set off with your loved one! Each departure is for an encounter, to meet beautiful landscapes, taste delicious food, witness growth, and embrace our happy moments… A car extends home to farther places. This time, journey eastward with the Buick Encore Plus to the end of Shanghai, embracing natural beauty, learning and growth, and a comfortable vacation. The main power combination of 2.0T+9AT+48V provides a strong and responsive drive. Especially when going uphill or accelerating, the power advantage is more evident. As autumn deepens and the sky is high and cloudless, we yearn to go out and explore. A family, a car, with happiness and aspirations, set off together!

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