When traveling with kids, whether you stay right makes the trip "recharging" or "draining." Unlike business travel, a family stay must serve both kids playing wildly and parents resting well. Using the real room types of Shanghai Xiqili · Creek Family Resort as examples, this article talks about how to choose a family homestay in Pudong.
1. What to Look for in a Homestay with Kids?
- Safety & Space: kids can run without bumping into things, and the room is big enough to spread out toys;
- Energy-burning facilities: slides, pool, yard — let kids play on their own for a long time;
- Easy dining: breakfast and simple extras, so you don't hunt for restaurants every meal;
- Transport-friendly: parking for self-drivers, or shuttle near attractions.
Xiqili is located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, newly opened in 2025 with fresh facilities, and happens to cover all the points above. Below, room by room.
2. How to Choose Xiqili's Family Rooms?
Family Slide Room (sleeps 3)
The room has its own kids' slide — little ones play up and down; the pool is right outside the window with clean water, safe for swimming with kids. Genuinely recommended for families.
Kids' SlidePool ViewFamily-FriendlyZhuxuan Family Room (sleeps 4)
Spacious and bright, with two double beds + a view terrace overlooking the creek and pool. Premium amenities like a smart toilet are all there — great for two adults + two kids or two families together.
2 Double BedsView TerraceCreek & PoolLoft Family Room (sleeps 4–5)
Double-height duplex space, upper and lower levels without disturbing each other. Lounge downstairs + sleeping area upstairs — great for two-kid families or small friend gatherings; kids find it novel and parents get privacy.
Loft Double-HeightSplit LevelsFamily-Friendly3. Besides the Rooms, What Can Kids Play?
Xiqili has a large courtyard of its own — green lawns and a babbling creek at the door — with free facilities for guests including:
- Outdoor infinity pool — summer swims and a great photo spot;
- Riverside fishing platform — older kids can try the fun of fishing;
- Bike rental — ride the country lanes;
- Bonfire tea / outdoor BBQ — parents relax while kids play nearby;
- Starlight Park (within walking distance) — grassland garden, straw-culture park, and Star Park campsite.
4. 1-Day / 2-Day Routes to Nearby Kid Attractions
One-Day Route (Family Classic)
- Morning: after homestay breakfast, take the free shuttle to Shanghai Disney Resort;
- Afternoon: or switch to Shanghai Wild Animal Park (about 20 min) for cute animals and beasts;
- Evening: back to the homestay pool and running in the yard;
- Night: bonfire tea, kids asleep early.
Two-Day Route (Slow Trip)
- Day 1: Disney + homestay pool;
- Day 2: stroll Chuansha Ancient Town for old-street Shanghainese snacks → Biwi Outlet Village European-style streets → photos at Zhoupu Flower Sea.
5. FAQs for Staying with Kids
Q1: Are there facilities for infants and toddlers?
The homestay has family rooms and kids' room types, flat grounds, easy parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Baby cots, etc. can be arranged by phone in advance.
Q2: Can kids use the pool, and is it safe?
The outdoor infinity pool is free for guests, with clean water and a shallow platform. Parental supervision is recommended; the homestay does not provide separate lifeguard service.
Q3: Is dining convenient?
The homestay offers free Chinese breakfast (07:00–09:30); within about 10–20 minutes by car there are Chuansha Ancient Town snacks, Biwi dining, etc., and you can inquire in advance about BBQ / bonfire tea.
📍 Shanghai Xiqili · Creek Family Resort
Address: No. 263 Sanji, Xinji Village, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Phone: +86 131 3777 7441 ｜ Email: stay@dbinfo.com.cn
15 boutique rooms · Family Slide Room · infinity pool · free Disney shuttle