travel - where to after shanghai

Hi all,

Looking for some travel tips. I'll be landing in Shanghai next year April for a holiday. We will be visiting family in Guiyang so wondering is there any recommendations on a city/town to visit and stay for a few nights before heading to Guiyang.

In particular any kind of resorts that cater to young kids (5 years old) with lots of activities for them?

I'm also looking for a good hot spring hotel be it on the way to Guiyang or within the Sichuan area. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Another thing I'm considering is flying from Shanghai to Lijiang and working our way towards Guiyang.

Happy to hear any thoughts that come to mind.

Thanks