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If someone had told me that the secret to a successful family trip with elderly grandparents and young children was letting everyone move at their own pace, I wouldn't have believed them. But after our unforgettable days in Lijiang and Kunming, I'm a complete convert to the "slow travel" philosophy of Chinese family travel. Lijiang: Ancient Streets and Timeless Connections Lijiang Old Town felt like stepping into a living painting. As our family trip continued into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, I watched my grandmother's entire face light up. The cobblestone streets, the wooden houses with their carved windows, the canals running alongside the pathways—everything seemed to awaken something deep within her. On our first morning, we woke early to explore before the crowds arrived. My nephew Tommy held his great-grandmother's hand as they walked slowly along the water channels. She told him about the ancient Naxi people who built this town centuries ago, an...