[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Beijing W Town (Updated Jul)

So far‼️My favorite "Misty Jiangnan" in Beijing has emerged||When I sat by the door overlooking the entire town, it was like seeing an ink painting, nestled at the foot of the Great Wall, with small bridges, flowing water, and ancient architecture complementing each other, blending the soft beauty of water towns with the grandeur of mountain cities～ 🔴This town is surrounded by rivers, 🛶with multiple boat-passable waterways within 🔴Could this be the place described by Bai Juyi as "In spring, the river water is as green as indigo"? So beautiful!!! ✅Recommended to visit for 2 days and 1 night. I explored the entire town and compiled many photo spots and itinerary sequences for your reference. 🟣Transportation 🚄High-speed train Gubeikou Station, depart from Beijing North, Qinghe, or Changping North. First train at 6:57, last train at 15:03, return last train at 17:20 🚗Self-drive Navigate to Gubei Water Town Parking Lot, 🅿️25/day, charging available at Parking Lots 5 and 6 🚌Bus Direct bus from Dongzhimenwai Bus Station, 2h direct ride 🟣Itinerary Day1: Sima Xiao Distillery➡Yongshun Dyehouse➡Matchmaker Temple➡Yinghua Academy➡Yuantong Pagoda➡Mountain Top Church➡Zhenyuan Escort Agency➡Eight Banners Guildhall Day2: Simatai Great Wall, Mountain Slide Car 🔥Photo Spots Pic 4,5,13: Mountain Top Church Pic 8,16,17: South Heaven Gate Pic 18: Qianshan Tea House Pic 1,6,7: Chaohe River Bridge Pic 2: Pier Inn Pic 11,12: Yongshun Dyehouse Pic 10: Yuantong Pagoda Pic 3: Yinghua Bridge Pic 9,14: Kite Shop, Tangshi Street ‼Key Info ✅Visit Mountain Top Church and Yuantong Pagoda for panoramic views of the town. Around 8 PM, you can watch the drone show, then head to Wangjing Street for the Great Wall Music Water Dance Show, followed by hot springs on the wall ✅Yangui Pier, Riyuedao Pier, and Yuanyang Lake Pier all offer paddle boat rides ✅During Qingming Festival, enjoy the "Flower God Ballad" folk music performance at the old stage on Riyuedao, and encounter "Folk Music Among Flowers" performances themed around flowers throughout the town ✅Free river lanterns are available during Qingming Festival

Beijing June Travel Guide｜Early Summer Walking Tour in the Imperial Capital, Unlock Royal Gardens and Hutong Life!✨🌿🏮🍜🚲 ​​🌍【Impressions of Beijing】​​ As a millennium-old imperial capital and a modern metropolis, Beijing in June is truly a "mix-and-match fanatic"! The red walls of the Forbidden City reflect the blue sky, the scent of locust flowers in the hutongs mingles with the aroma of roast duck, lotus flowers in the Summer Palace are just sprouting, while the 798 Art District is already buzzing～Geographically, history is hidden within the city’s core, wild charm bursts beyond the Fifth Ring Road, and the subway network covers it all! ​​【Beijing 4-Day Walking Route】​​ ​​Day 1: Forbidden City + Jingshan Park + Qianmen​​ ☀️​​Morning​​: Rush to the Forbidden City at 7:30! Be the first batch to enter to avoid crowds, capture empty shots of the three main halls on the central axis, and be dazzled by the jade cabbage in the Treasure Gallery👑 (Ticket 60 RMB, book 7 days in advance!) 🍜​​Noon​​: Exit from Shenwumen and head straight to "Siji Minfu" Forbidden City branch, window seats with a view of Donghuamen, the roast duck skin is so crispy you can hear the "crack"~ 🌙​​Evening​​: Climb to Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park (Ticket 2 RMB!) to overlook the entire Forbidden City, the sunset golden light shining through the archway is breathtaking! Night stroll on Qianmen Street, don’t miss the jasmine ice cream at Wuyutai🍦 ​​Day 2: Great Wall + Gubei Water Town​​ ☀️​​Morning​​: Private car at 6 AM to Mutianyu Great Wall (less crowded!), slide down the toboggan like a roller coaster, the 20th watchtower is perfect for photos📸 🍜​​Noon​​: Dumplings at "Xian Laoman" at the foot of the Great Wall, the fresh mackerel filling will make your eyebrows jump! 🌙​​Evening​​: Head to Gubei Water Town (free night tour!), drone light show + hot spring foot bath, Simatai Great Wall lit up like the Milky Way🌌 ​​Day 3: Summer Palace + Old Summer Palace​​ ☀️​​Morning​​: Row a boat on Kunming Lake (40 RMB/hour), pretend to be Empress Dowager Cixi, count lions on the Seventeen-Arch Bridge🦁 🍜​​Noon​​: "Xiao Diao Li Tang" near Xiyuan subway station, lung-moistening sweet soup + cheese fish dessert to save the day! 🌙​​Evening​​: Watch the light and shadow show at the Old Summer Palace ruins, listening to history under the Western-style building’s remaining pillars is deeply moving💔 ​​Day 4: Hutongs + 798 Art District + Liangma River​​ ☀️​​Morning​​: Try Douzhi at Huguosi snacks (be cautious!), listen to old Beijing voices at Shijia Hutong Museum📻 🍜​​Noon​​: Visit exhibitions at "Mumu Art Museum" in 798, then have a fried egg coffee at "TIAN ROAST"☕ 🌙​​Evening​​: Liangma River cruise (50 RMB), bar lights reflecting on both banks, like traveling through the Seine! ​​🔥【Must-Visit Checklist】​​ ​​Forbidden City Treasure Gallery​​✨ Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 Highlights: Golden Cup of Eternal Stability, Kingfisher Feather Phoenix Crown, a paradise for jewelry lovers! ​​Summer Palace Boating​​🚣 Fee: 40 RMB/hour, electric boats recommended for the lazy～ ​​Shichahai Night Bars​​🎸 Free entry! "Lanxi" bar’s live singing is amazing, try the special cocktail "Beiping Memories"～ ​​798 Art District​​🎨 UCCA exhibitions (tickets 100+ RMB), graffiti walls free for photos! ​​Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer Afternoon Tea​​🍰 5th floor of Hongqiao Market, cake and the Hall of Prayer in the same frame for your social media, guaranteed to get questions! ​​🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】​​ 💡​​Beijing Puxuan Hotel​​ (Wangfujing): Rooftop terrace to watch the Forbidden City sunrise! Bathtub bigger than mine, a paradise for chic ladies～ 💡​​Shichahai Zitan Cultural Hotel​​: Converted courtyard house! Eat candied hawthorn in the courtyard at night, full of Beijing flavor🍡 ​​🚌【Transportation Tips】​​ Subway Line 1 runs through the Forbidden City/Guomao, Line 4 goes directly to the Summer Palace Bus 5 to Jingshan, Special 13 to Water Cube (air-conditioned buses save my life!) ​​Tough experience​​: Rush hour crush on Line 10, like sardines in a can🥴 ​​⚠️【Hard-earned Tips】​​ Forbidden City/National Museum must be booked in advance! No on-site tickets! June afternoons often have thunderstorms, bring both umbrella and sunscreen! Douzhi tastes like sour water, better watch old men drink it, don’t challenge it lightly🤢 ​​🍜【Food Highlights】​​ ​​Siji Minfu Roast Duck​​: Duck skin dipped in sugar, melts in your mouth like eating clouds～ ​​No.69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian​​: Nicholas Tse’s favorite! Cucumber strips + fermented garlic, noodles chewy and springy🍜 ​​Menkuang Hutong Lu Zhu​​: Fat intestines + fire-baked bread soaked in soup, a paradise for heavy flavor lovers! ​​TIAN ROAST Fried Egg Coffee​​: Cute presentation, cheesecake so dense it’s like licking milk foam🧀 ​​Niujie Hongji Snacks​​: Juicy beef buns, the aroma while queuing makes you surrender immediately! ​​💰【Spending List】​​ Forbidden City ticket 60 + roast duck 150 + Great Wall cable car 100 + Universal Studios 600 + accommodation 800/night ≈ about 1,000 RMB per day, but the experience is worth it! ​​💭【Final Little Heartbeat】​​ In Beijing, you can grill skewers in the hutongs while listening to old men talk politics, or drink champagne on the Guomao rooftop watching traffic; you can shout "I am a hero" at the Great Wall, or cry like a dog in an art gallery… The June breeze mixed with locust flower scent blows past the corner towers of the Forbidden City and also past the Beibingyang soda in your hand—this is probably the magic of the imperial capital!🌟

Gubei Water Town, located in Miyun District, Beijing, China, is a traditional water town that harmoniously blends ancient Chinese scenery with modern aesthetics. The picturesque waterways and charming architecture create a timeless ambiance, making you feel as if time has stopped. During the day, you can take leisurely strolls in a tranquil setting, while at night, the entire town is illuminated with dazzling lights, offering a magical night view. A cable car ride connects you to the Simatai Great Wall, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking views of the town and the majestic wall. The town also offers traditional costume rental services, letting you enhance your travel experience by dressing in authentic Chinese attire. Additionally, there are restaurants, traditional tea houses, and souvenir shops, making it a destination where you can spend an entire day. If you're looking for a peaceful and sentimental atmosphere to relax and rejuvenate, Gubei Water Town is a must-visit. Location: Gubei Water Town, Miyun District, Beijing, China

|A Jiangnan water town near Beijing. Sitting by the door overlooking the entire town is like seeing a beautiful ink painting. Located at the foot of the Great Wall, small bridges, flowing water, and ancient buildings complement each other, showing the gentleness of a water town and the magnificence of a mountain city. The town is surrounded by rivers, and there are many waterways within the town where boats can pass. Bai Juyi's poem, "In spring, the river water is as green as blue," must be describing this place. It's so beautiful!!! It is recommended to spend a day and a half here, including one night's stay. Tickets: Check-in at Gubei Water Town hotels generally includes tickets, so you don't need to purchase them separately. Transportation High-speed Rail: Get off at Gubeikou Station. Trains depart from Beijing North, Qinghe, and Changping North stations. The first train departs at 6:57, the last train departs at 15:03, and the last return train departs at 17:20. Car: Navigate to the Gubei Water Town parking lot. Parking is 25/day. Charging stations are available in parking lots 5 and 6. Bus: Direct buses depart from Dongzhimenwai Bus Station and take 2 hours. Recommended Attractions: 1. Simatai Great Wall: The most worthwhile attraction. You can choose day or night tours, hiking or cable car. Various options are available. I personally recommend taking the cable car round trip to save energy and time. Cable car tickets need to be purchased separately. 2. Drone Kongming Lantern Show: Over 100 drones perform at night for about 20 minutes. It's worth seeing. 3. Hot Springs with Great Wall Night View: Most hotels include hot spring tickets. I recommend the Yu Da Chi Zi hot spring, which has relatively new facilities and outdoor pools where you can see the Great Wall at night. 4. Great Wall Music Water Dance Show: A musical fountain show. Worth seeing if it's your first time here. 5. Hilltop Church: You can see the entire Gubei Water Town from here. Watching the sunset here with your loved one is very romantic. 6. Yongshun Dyehouse: A unique place to take photos. Accommodation Recommendations: Staying inside or outside the scenic area is convenient, with shuttle buses available. There are guesthouses, inns, and five-star hotels. Food Recommendations: The snacks are quite good. I recommend the preserved vegetable sesame cakes, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded radish cakes, and roasted pears.

#discoverchina Can be a very relaxing diy tour once you get there especially for kids . Lots of handicrafts for them. Must visit the great wall next door. Very authentic and magnificient. Especially in the fall, the leaves were blooming so beautifully that it was like looking at a watercolor painting, and I also liked all the food I bought at the food street. Additionally, I visited on a Monday, and there were not many tourists

✔️ Super large private hot spring ✔️ BBQ, Mahjong, KTV ✔️ Near Gubei Water Town ~ ✅ Average price is CNY 120, great value for money💲 Super large massage private hot spring, let you soak in endless comfort☺️ BBQ🍢 and KTV🎤, enjoy an unforgettable night Just a stone's throw away from Gubei Water Town, convenient to play🚶 ~ ✅ The environment of the courtyard is great The large floor-to-ceiling windows have great lighting☀️, and the scenery outside the window is also beautiful There is also a large balcony, where you can sit outside with friends for a BBQ☕ This is my ideal life!! And there is a special car to pick you up after arriving at the parking lot🚗, so considerate ~ ✅ The private hot spring bathtub is too big! There is also a massage function~ It's super comfortable to soak in~ Professional setting of water temperature and massage program Dry and wet separation, the bathroom is also clean and considerate💖

Getting There - Hop on a train at Beijing North Railway Station and before you know it, you’ll be stepping into the charming Gubeikou Water Town! A quick taxi ride or an easy bus hop (Bus 25 and 51) from Gubeikou Railway Station will bring you right to this hidden gem. Attractions - This place has something for everyone! Hike through breathtaking landscapes, glide over mountains on cable cars or race down exhilarating slides. Enjoy a mix of the old and new with stunning traditional and drone shows, relax at cozy coffee shops and bars or drift along in a peaceful boat ride. Photographers, get ready—this is your dream destination! Hotels - Where you stay matters! Inside Gubeikou Water Town, hotels offer a luxury experience but come at a price. Venture just outside the town and you’ll find a range of accommodations that are friendlier on the wallet without skimping on comfort. Food & Restaurants - Bring your appetite! Whether you’re craving street snacks, fresh fish, sizzling lamb, juicy steaks, hearty noodles or wood-fired pizza, Gubeikou’s got it all. From Cantonese delicacies to authentic Chinese dishes, your taste buds are in for a treat. Shopping - Looking for a piece of history? Gubeikou’s shops are packed with traditional and historical treasures—perfect for those in search of unique souvenirs! Ready for adventure? Gubeikou Water Town awaits! #100waysoftravel

This winter vacation, I plan to take my kids to one place only, and that is Wulan Butong! Once a royal hunting ground, it has now become a "snowy Disney" for families with kids aged 4 and above. The vast grasslands are covered with thick snow, and snowfields, rime, and snow mushrooms can be seen everywhere. Cute snow elves, alpacas, and deer stroll leisurely, as if you have entered Elsa's ice and snow world. You can also play in the snow in various ways, experience the thrill of snow tubing and snow banana boats, and kids from the south who have never seen snow will go crazy! Flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Wulan Butong are 60% off during New Year's Day, winter vacation, and Spring Festival. Flights from Shanghai and Hangzhou are even as low as 20%–30% off, making it a great value. Moms taking their kids can rest assured! 🌟Best time to visit: December to mid-February ✈︎Transportation: Fly or take a high-speed train to Beijing, with many flights available, and direct flights from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities ❄Wulan Butong Family Trip | 6 Days 5 Nights | 4 Years+ ⭐What to do? ✔️Take an off-road vehicle and cross the birch forest ✔️Spend the whole day at a private snowfield camp ✔️Ski, play in the snow, experience the thrill of snow tubing and snow banana boats ✔️Visit ancient towns and cities: stroll through ancient towns, soak in hot springs, enjoy a free city walk and taste delicious food in Beijing ✔️Family activities: make candied haws, make ice lanterns, set off fireworks 🙌6 Days 5 Nights Family Trip 📍Beijing ✨Attractions: Universal Studios, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace ✨Food: Peking duck, zhajiang noodles, Manhengji hot pot, stewed liver, lamb spine, sugar oil cake, hot pot ✨Accommodation: Near Sanyuanqiao subway station 📍Wulan Butong Snowfield ✨Skiing for beginners: learn the basics with a coach and enjoy free skiing. ✨Retrace the filming locations of "My Fair Princess" and "The Legend of Mi Yue" and watch the sunset over the snowfield 🌅 Get up close and personal with cute animals at the deer park, and feed alpacas and sika deer ✨Make ice lanterns, taste roast lamb, and set off fireworks 📍Forest Snowfield Hiking—Private Camp Snow Fun ✨Go to [Xiaohetou] to see the snow buns on the unfrozen river, then take an off-road vehicle deep into the snowfield ✨Take a light hike in the birch forest and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the forest snowfield ✨Unlock various snow activities, experience the thrill of snow tubing and snow banana boats ✨Make candied haws by hand 📍Bashang—Gubei Water Town ✨Soak in hot springs and enjoy the comfort of the ice and fire♒︎ ✨Explore the town freely, with places to play and take photos, perfect for photos ✨Watch cultural performances at Moonlight Square in the ancient town

🎫This time I bought a package of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall, which includes a round-trip bus from Beijing's "Guomao" subway station in the morning, lunch, tickets to Gubei Water Town and the Great Wall, and a round-trip ticket for the ropeway (cable car). If you search for "Gubei Water Town" on trip.com, you will find many package combinations. I think the lazy package is the same as mine but without lunch. 💰 Average consumption per person: 2000-3000NTD (including package tickets and self-provided meals) Personal suggestion: There are many things to eat in Gubei Water Town, so there is no need to include lunch. Just buy whatever is delicious when you go there. 🏠Gubei Water Town: A very beautiful town (but really not small), every corner is good for taking pictures. It’s not too cold to go there in October, and the leaves are turning red, which is very beautiful. I really recommend that you prepare enough space for taking photos because it is so beautiful. The feeling during the day and at night is very different. The day is very suitable for family trips, while the night is a must for dates. The partner will instantly become very charming at night, I don’t know why. 🏰Simatai Great Wall: Be sure to buy a ticket for the cable car! ! ! Just walking to the entrance here probably means I have less than half of my strength left. If I climb up the mountain, I might cry before I even reach the Great Wall. The cable car ride takes a very long time, and if I walk, I might not get there before dark (I'll really cry). 🌟This is the third of the three most famous Great Wall attractions in China because it is the most tiring and the most shaky. But I must say, it is really beautiful. When you finally reach the top of the Great Wall, you will temporarily forget how tired you were from climbing just now. No wonder everyone says that you must visit the Great Wall once in your life to realize how beautiful it is. I think it’s a pity that no matter how hard I try to take pictures, I can’t capture its grandeur, so please come and see it when you have the chance! ❤️ #Beijing Attractions #Gubei Water Town #Simatai Great Wall #Beijing Tourism #Beijing #2024 Travel Review

I'm in love with Gubei Water Town in autumn. The red leaves are like fire, and the weather is perfect, not too hot or cold. It's the best time to visit. Gubei Water Town is about to become even more beautiful! . I visit every year. Walking through the streets and alleys of the town, I feel like I'm in a southern water town. I like to wander around the town alone in the morning or evening when there are fewer people. I can enjoy the unique beauty of the town and the rare tranquility! . 🔥What to do in the town? ✅Watch performances There are many performances in the town, such as the drone Kongming lantern show at Sun Moon Island Square, the armor show, and the music water dance show on Wangjing Street (there are night shows on Fridays and Saturdays). You can check the official schedule for specific performance times. . ✅Enjoy the night view You must go to the hilltop church to see the night view. You can take a shuttle bus to the church, then go down the stairs from the cafe to see the night view of the town! You can also go to the Simatai Great Wall to see the night view, but I usually go to the church because the Great Wall is a bit far away. . ✅Take photos at scenic spots! This is a must. After the leaves turn red, every corner of the town is perfect for taking photos! Especially where there are homestays, there will be more red leaves! My favorite photo spots: the area near the dyehouse, Wangjing Street, and the hilltop church with a panoramic view of the town! . ‼️Do you need to stay overnight in the town? If you want to soak in the hot springs and take night photos, I think it's better to stay overnight because there are no people in the morning! If you want to save money, you can stay at an inn outside the town. Many inns in the scenic area offer free tickets and hot spring tickets for two people, including breakfast. I like it. If you have a bigger budget, you can stay at the Gubei Zhiguang Hotel. If you just want to watch performances and take photos during the day, you don't need to stay overnight! . 🚎How is the transportation in the town? You can drive, take a taxi, or take a bus. I took a taxi before, and the fare was over 200 yuan. There are several direct bus routes, all priced at 48 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 2 hours. The specific routes are as follows: Dongzhimen (9:00, 13:00) - Gubei Water Town (12:00, 17:00); CYTS Building (10:00) - Gubei Water Town (14:00); CITS Building (7:30 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (16:30); Bird's Nest (9:00 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (13:00); Dongjiaominxiang Hotel (9:20 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (12:00) . 🔔About dining If you are a day-tripper and a solo traveler, try to avoid peak dining times because there are many people! Also, remember to buy group deals for better value! I like the bridgehead cake, snail noodles, and clay pot rice in the town~

At the corner of time, I encountered Gubei Water Town in Beijing. That time I took a boat tour, I opened a picture of the perfect fusion of the southern water town and the northern ancient town, which is unforgettable. One day in the summer vacation of 2024, the three of us set foot on a boat, and the boat slowly sailed into the picturesque water alley. The river is clear and sparkling, reflecting the ancient buildings on both sides. As the boat moved forward, the beautiful scenery of Gubei Water Town unfolded one by one. The ancient stone bridge spans the water, and the traces of the years are clearly visible. The weeping willows by the bridge are swaying in the wind, and the mountains in the distance are undulating, which complements the tranquility of the ancient town. We sat on the boat, the breeze was blowing, and we felt comfortable. The boatman talked about the history and legends of the ancient town while rowing, which made us understand the development process of the water town and left a good memory. Gubei Water Town

#familytravel A family trip to Gubei Water Town can be a fun and enriching experience for everyone. It offers various family-friendly hotels, including traditional courtyard inns and modern hotels with amenities like larger rooms and family suites. I recommend you to stay overnight to explore the town at a slower pace and enjoy the night views. Moreover, if your family love to hike and would like to appreciate the beauty of Great Wall, you can also go to Simatai Great Wall. It only costs you extra 40 RMB from the entrance ticket (which is 140 RMB). You can also engage the children in fun cultural activities like kite making, paper cutting, or trying traditional Chinese painting around the commercial area of W Town. With its charming water canals, bridges, and ancient architecture, Gubei Water Town is a great place for a leisurely family stroll. The town is safe for children to explore, with plenty of photo opportunities.

Gubei Water Town, a dreamy northern water town. Stepping into Gubei Water Town is like stepping through a time tunnel into a world full of poetry and romance. The winding path paved with bluestone slabs leads people through the ancient streets and lanes. The traditional buildings on the side of the road are well-arranged, and the wooden doors and windows and carved beams and columns all exude a simple charm. In the water town, the rippling river flows slowly, like a smart ribbon. The river is clear and bottomless, and occasionally you can see a few small fish playing in the water. There are ancient stone bridges across the river, some are small and exquisite, and some are magnificent. Standing on the bridge, overlooking the river and the beautiful scenery on both sides, a sense of tranquility and peace arises in my heart. The night in Gubei Water Town is even more charming. The brilliant lights decorate the entire water town like a poem and a painting. The ancient buildings under the lights are even more mysterious and beautiful. The colorful lights reflected on the river surface are like a brilliant picture scroll. At this time, walking on the streets of the water town, feeling the breeze, listening to the sound of the river, it seems to be in a fairy tale world. Gubei Water Town has both the boldness of the north and the softness of the southern water town. It is a perfect combination of nature and human wisdom, and a fairyland on earth that people linger on. Here, people can forget the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoy the tranquility and beauty.

Gubei Water Town in Miyun, Beijing is now a national tourist attraction. We came here again in the summer. The water town is very distinctive, with small doors and courtyards all having different features, especially the greenery that decorates the walls. It must be even more beautiful in autumn. You can come to Gubei Water Town to see the red leaves, which will give you a different feeling from seeing the red leaves in Xiangshan. The red leaves on the streets of the small town.

Gu Bei Water Town is about 2hours away from Beijing. We engaged a day tour private trip for a weekend gateway from Beijing which make our trip so much easier. Just leave everything to the tour agency and enjoy the trip. The water town is combines ancient architectural building which reflect the traditional water town of southern China. We enjoyed the stunning views, especially at twilight’s when the Great Wall is lit up at night. Overall, easy and relax weekend gateway for couples and family #coupletravel

#TravelChina 🏯Today we will take you to #TravelChina at "Gubei Water Town". This is an ancient city on the outskirts of Beijing, but it takes quite a long time to drive. But let me tell you, it's worth it because it's soooooo beautiful! 🏯This place is located next to the Simatai Great Wall of China. You can visit both places in one day because Simatai has a cable car and you can visit it at night. 🏯The ancient city of Gubei is very large and very cold. We went in November. At that time, Beijing wasn't that cold yet. We only wore a normal sweater. It wasn't so bad during the day, but at night, it was unbearably cold. 🏯We went in early winter. The weather was dry and the leaves were falling. Even though it was the season when the trees and leaves were dry, it was still very beautiful. No matter where you look, it's beautiful. You can take beautiful pictures. The atmosphere is romantic. It's worth the drive. At night, they have a light and sound show. It's so spectacular. 📍Location Gubei Water Town Beijing China

Promise me, you must visit the secret realm of 'Jiangnan in the suburbs of Beijing' this summer 🌿. Seek 'half a day of leisure in a fleeting life,' stroll along the long dike with willows, ride a small boat, shuttle between the drizzle and the swallows flying, and immerse yourself in this gentle and picturesque Jiangnan dream. As Beijing enters the heat of summer, little do people know that deep in the suburbs of Beijing, there is a hidden 'misty rain Jiangnan.' The bluestone road, the leisurely rowing boat, the gray tiles and white walls, the small bridges and flowing water, all sketch a vivid picture of the Jiangnan water town. With the footsteps of summer, Gubei Water Town adds more Jiangnan charm surrounded by green water, making people feel like they are in another world. 🌟 Recommended 9 best photo spots in summer to let you appreciate the unique charm of 'Jiangnan in the suburbs of Beijing': Yinjian Bridge: The green water surrounds the bridge, the climbing tiger is lush, the beauty in Hanfu holds an umbrella on the bridge, and the ancient charm is long. Chaohechuan Bridge: The rowing boat gently ripples, the white geese play in the water, the willows are swaying, and you can enjoy a poetic life while sipping tea. Banshanju: Walk down the wooden plank road, overlook the whole view of the water town, and take in the distant mountains and nearby waters. Hongzhuang Bridge: Sit quietly at the bridgehead, taste bridgehead cakes and bamboo tube coffee, and feel the unique leisure time of Jiangnan. Yongshun Dyehouse: The courtyard is full of dyed cloths fluttering, colorful, and the beauty of tradition is beyond words. Qianshan Teahouse: Beside the stone bridge, water lilies are in full bloom, the fragrance of tea is overflowing, and it is a microcosm of misty rain Jiangnan. Changdao Bridge: The green water surrounds the ancient house, the rowing boat slowly passes under the bridge, holding an umbrella in the long corridor, as if traveling through time. Tanghezai Bridge: On the stone bridge, overlooking the bustling market, the summer scenery of Xiaotang River is picturesque and beautiful. Yinghua Academy: The door frame and the symmetrical composition of Chinese style show the classical elegance, a holy place for taking photos. In addition, there are the Wind House Kite and Jiankun Hall Lantern Shop, the former with kites flying, full of new Chinese style; the latter with red lanterns hanging high, between the ancient gray walls, appreciating the brilliant art of intangible cultural heritage lanterns.

Weekend + Summer Crowds, just visited on 7.20～Let's see how to enjoy summer Key Points❗️ 👉Tour groups and large crowds will enter after 10 AM, so for a day trip, be sure to arrive early 👉Navigate to Gubei Water Town Hotel, there are both above-ground and underground parking spaces 👉It's hotter from noon to 4 PM, so plan indoor activities during this time 👉Have lunch at 11 AM and dinner at 5 PM to avoid queues, play during off-peak hours . 🌳Summer Route Enter the park and take the shuttle bus directly to Sun Moon Island Station—》Chaohe River Bridge—》Eight Banners Guild Hall—》Zhenyuan Escort Agency—》Boat Ride—》Near Book House Café—》Weiyuan Bridge—》Sun Moon Island Square Summer Activities—》Drone Kongming Lanterns 📷Photo Spots 1⃣️Chaohe River Bridge: First, come here to buy bridgehead cakes (fewer people in the morning), then go to the riverside restaurant for a meal (dine on the first floor, good environment, the food is okay, I've eaten here three times!), below the restaurant is a punt station where you can take photos, standing on the bridge you can capture the punt scenery, on the left side of the bridge you can take photos of the punt and the riverside restaurant 2⃣️Near Chaohe River Bridge: Walk forward, one side is the food street, the crowd varies, you can go up the ancient fort to take aerial photos of the food street and water town scenery, on the other side along the river, there will be geese passing by, fewer people, you can take photos of boats passing under the bridge 3⃣️Eight Banners Guild Hall: A must-visit spot 4⃣️Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Fewer people in the morning, nearby Longfeng Pool🆓for foot soaking, if it's hot, the nearby teahouse is highly recommended, the lotus flowers🪷 at the entrance are blooming, and now they have cold brew tea. In the afternoon, there will be acrobatic performances～. The main road next to Zhenyuan Escort Agency is also great for photos 5⃣️Boat Ride: Divided into many sections, there is also an afternoon tea boat, just find the nearest dock 6⃣️Book House Café: Come here when it's particularly hot, I've been here several times, the view is nice, you can take photos with the vintage train, and there are art galleries and sculptures around 7⃣️Weiyuan Bridge: After resting, you can go to Weiyuan Bridge, the water area is wider, you can take photos of the sunset + punt + Great Wall scenery 8⃣️Sun Moon Island Square: There will be summer activities in the evening, there is also a beer garden for barbecue, but there will be a wait in the evening, or you can have a light meal at Ganji Café while waiting for the drone show 9⃣️Gubei Zhiguang Hotel: There are pool parties in summer, suitable for families, quite cool, and the hotel is also good for resting 1⃣️0⃣️Be sure to wait for the night view, you can take photos at the mountaintop church, the Great Wall + the town is super beautiful ❗️Summer Activities (usually on Fridays and Saturdays) 🌟Pool Party: At William Hotel and Gubei Zhiguang, went to Gubei's, the artificial foam is super fun, great to play when it's hot 🌟Summer Starry Sky Concert: Under the Sun Moon Island Shanshui Chang Plaque, it's very lively around here, especially on weekends with large live events! 🌟Drone Kongming Lantern Show: Also on Sun Moon Island, a must-see at night, very romantic, you can also overlook it during the night tour of the Great Wall

Searching for the gentle secret realm of 'Misty Jiangnan' in Beijing 🌿—— A trip to Gubei Water Town In a corner of the bustling capital, there is a place that makes people feel like they are in a different world—Gubei Water Town. With its unique charm, it blooms with a different kind of beauty in the summer. 🏞️ Surrounded by green mountains, gently winding waters, stone bridges, and drifting boats, every scene here seems to come straight out of ancient poetry and paintings of Jiangnan, making people feel refreshed and forget the hustle and bustle. 🏞️🛶 When it happens to be drizzling, Gubei Water Town adds a poetic touch of misty rain, making a stroll through it feel like a journey through time, placing you in the dreamlike Jiangnan. 🌧️🍃 📸【Jiangnan Style Photography Spots Revealed】 Hongzhuang Bridge: Turn a corner and meet beauty, with winding rivers, gently swaying willow branches, and a leisurely drifting boat, capturing an eternal picture. Chaohechuan Bridge: By the pier, rowboats gather, white geese leisurely swim, and from the bridge, a different world unfolds. Changdao Bridge: With mountains as the backdrop and waterside homes in the frame, this is a must-pass route for rowboats and an excellent spot for capturing Jiangnan style. General Yang's Noodle House: Deep in the alleys, with ancient charm, a glance at the alley entrance reveals the taste of Jiangnan. Qianshan Teahouse: With a tea signboard and lotus pond as the backdrop, enjoy a cup of fragrant tea and a moment of tranquility. Cloud Coffee: Climb high and look far, taking in the panoramic view of the small town, an excellent observation deck for overlooking Gubei Water Town. Yongshun Dyehouse: With fluttering flower cloths and vibrant colors, walking through it feels like stepping into a Jiangnan dyehouse, a must-visit for photo enthusiasts. 🏞️【Must-Experience Activities Recommended】 Boat Ride Through the Town: In the scorching summer, take a boat ride, drifting with the current, and feel the gentleness and tranquility of the water town. Climb Simatai Great Wall: Take the cable car up and down, easily reaching the top. Whether day or night, the magnificent scenery of the Great Wall is breathtaking. Mountain Top Church + Cloud Coffee: With the sound of church bells and the aroma of coffee, overlook Gubei Water Town at night, offering a unique flavor. Drone Kongming Lantern Show: With the rhythm of the music, brilliant patterns bloom in the night sky, adding a touch of dreamy color to the night town. Great Wall Music Water Dance Show: A perfect blend of fountains and lasers, bringing a stunning audio-visual feast. Starry Sky Music Festival Band Performance: Seasonally limited, with different themed band performances every weekend, letting music and the starry sky dance together, adding endless fun to the journey. Gubei Water Town, a Jiangnan secret realm that makes people's hearts flutter, awaits your exploration and experience. 💖🛶

Gubei Water Town in Beijing is a national tourist attraction, and it is getting better and better. The night view of the water town is especially beautiful. When you come here to play, you must wait for nightfall and take night view photos before going home. It is best to stay in a hotel or a homestay in the scenic area, which makes it convenient and easy to tour around, and you have plenty of time to take great photos.

If you've never been to Jiangnan, Gubei Water Town is also a good choice. The place is super photogenic, and the scenery inside is quite nice. There are also some Jiangnan snacks like tofu corners, plum cakes, dried vegetable buns, wontons... (But the prices inside are extremely high, a bottle of water costs 8 yuan Climbing the Great Wall at night is one of the unique features of Gubei Water Town. You can take a ride up and down, and you only need to climb a short section. From the top of the mountain, you can see the entire water town scenery. There is a drone show at seven o'clock in the evening, which might be just an ordinary drone show and not very spectacular. But Gubei Water Town has a good location, backed by the Great Wall. Two phoenixes fly up from the side of the Great Wall, and with the mountain scenery, it is quite magnificent. Then there are sky lanterns rising from the square, with ancient buildings in the background, complementing each other. Then the drones form many patterns, with 'Happy May Day', '2024', 'Gubei Water Town', 'Simatai Great Wall'... a myriad of changes Gubei Water Town has already very much restored the feeling of the small bridges and flowing water of Jiangnan. But after all, it is different. Because I am originally from Shaoxing, I could tell from the first glance at the water town that most of the houses in the water town are made of stone bricks, while the houses in the Jiangnan water towns are mostly wooden structures. Moreover, Gubei Water Town has a heavier commercial atmosphere, while the real Jiangnan water towns are full of the breath of life. So if you have the time and energy, you should still visit Jiangnan. People's attachment to Jiangnan is not only for the architecture but also for the culture, history, and most importantly, the bustling scene of 'smoky willows and painted bridges, wind curtains and green screens, interspersed with a hundred thousand households'. Because I have always studied in the north, going to Gubei Water Town is also a way of forcibly feeling homesick, haha

✨During the May Day holiday, I came to Gubei Water Town in Beijing and felt the unique charm of this place🎊. 📸Gubei Water Town is surrounded by mountains and water, with picturesque scenery. Walking on the bluestone streets, it feels like traveling back to ancient times😍. The simple and elegant buildings and clear rivers make people feel relaxed and happy🌈. 👘Here, you can also participate in various special activities, such as the Flower God Talent Show, intangible cultural heritage handmade experience, etc. I personally experienced papermaking and movable type printing, and felt the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients🤩. 🍱The food in Gubei Water Town also left me with endless aftertaste. Water town snacks and traditional pastries, every bite is full of strong local characteristics😋. 🚣♂️Take a cruise and enjoy the water scenery along the river, which has a unique charm. Gubei Water Town is even more beautiful at night, with bright lights that make people intoxicated🤗. 🙏Thanks for this unforgettable experience, which gave me a deeper understanding and feeling of Chinese traditional culture💖. I recommend everyone to come to Gubei Water Town to experience it! #Beijing Attractions

Spring is here, flowers are blooming, grass is growing, birds are flying It's time to go outing and enjoy the flowers🍃 Every spring, I choose a weekend to go to Gubei Water Town. At this time, the trees are green and the grass is green, and the mountains are full of peach blossoms 🌸 How pleasant it is to go boating in the Mingjiang Town under the Great Wall in spring! ️ If you also want to experience the Gubei Water Town in the bright spring days🚣 Just copy this tour route📝 . 🗺️｜Tour route Visitor Center—Chaochuan River Stone Bridge—Ride a Rowing Boat—Wind House Kite—Jiankuntang Lantern Shop—Shuizhen Post Office—Yongshun Dyeing Factory—Great Wall Music and Water Dance Show—Drone Kongming Lantern Show (Night View) . 🎡｜Game guide 1️⃣Take a rowing boat and have a super relaxing spring outing🍃 2️⃣Take a group of photos of "Kite Boy" at the Kite Cultural Museum 3️⃣Go to Jiankun Hall to enjoy the various intangible cultural heritage lanterns 🏮full of Chinese style 4️⃣Sit by the window of the Shuizhen Post Office and write a postcard 💌 to send to a friend far away 5️⃣Go to Yongshun Dyeing Workshop and experience tie-dyeing 6️⃣Go to Wangjing Street in the evening to watch the Great Wall Music and Water Dance Show (18:30-18:50) 7️⃣Watch the drone lantern show at Sun Moon Island Square (19:00-19:15) 8️⃣Go to the mountaintop church to overlook the night view of Gubei Water Town . 🥗｜Small town food 1️⃣Qiaotou Cake: A super snack in the small town, freshly made and sold, often with a queue 2️⃣ Ganji Cafe: Recommend bamboo tube coffee 🎋 Very nice for taking photos 3️⃣Affordable food: Wan Xiaoju, Goldfish Wontons 4️⃣Western restaurant: Arrow Tower Steakhouse .

Spring is getting stronger, flowers are blooming like a brocade, and it is a good time to go out and travel. Every spring🌸, I will stay in Gubei Water Town for two days. Here, the green bricks and black tiles, the small bridges and flowing water, all tell of the tenderness of the south of the Yangtze River and the charm of the north. If you also want to experience the bright spring of Gubei Water Town, feel free to copy my travel route. . 🗺Tour Route Visitor Center - Take a sculling boat - House of Wind Kite Culture Museum - Jiankun Hall Lantern Shop - Water Town Post Office - Yongshun Dye Workshop - Great Wall Music Water Dance Show - Hilltop Church - Hot Spring Experience . 🚢Travel Tips ✅Take a sculling boat, boating in the water town of Jiangnan ✅Go to the House of Wind Kite Culture Museum, make a kite by hand ✅Go to Jiankun Hall Lantern Shop, make a non-heritage lantern ✅Go to the Water Town Post Office and send a postcard to yourself and friends ✅Go to Yongshun Dye Workshop, experience the charm of tie-dye ✅Go to Wangjing Street to see the Great Wall Music Water Dance Show, an audio-visual feast that is very shocking (18:30-18:50) ✅Go to Riyue Island Square to see the drone Kongming lantern performance, the sky is full of romantic shapes (19:00-19:15) ✅Go to the hilltop church to see the night view, overlooking the entire town from a God's perspective ✅After a tiring day, take a hot spring to comfort your tired body . 🚗Transportation: 🌟Self-driving: Navigate to "Gubei Water Town Parking Lot", the fee is 25 yuan/time. 🌟Bus: Take a bus from Beijing city area to Gubei Water Town, the journey takes about 2 hours. . 🍽Others: ✅There are many specialty snacks and restaurants in the water town, it is recommended to try Gubei grilled fish, Gubei dried tofu and other local specialties. ✅Discounted ticket🎫: 120r/person (valid until 2024.6.30) ✅Gubei Water Town Flower God Season "Thirteen Flower Gods Talent Show" (2024.5.1-5.2) .

It's not Jiangnan... but it rivals Jiangnan🛶 I found the poetic "misty rain of Jiangnan" in the north. Sit in a rowing boat, tread on the stone-paved roads, listen to the rain hitting the banana leaves, and talk over green plum wine. If you don't feel like working, just take a walk in this small town👣 . Gubei Water Town in summer Has the gentleness and tenderness of a Jiangnan water town Here, if you encounter a rain, it's actually a blessing Bridges over flowing water, boating is like a painting It's like a scroll of ink wash landscape unfolding before your eyes . These spots encapsulate the essence of Gubei Water Town Steal half a day of leisure, come here for a relaxed time 1️⃣ Yinyan Bridge Picture 2 The bridge is covered with climbing ivy, with ink-colored houses in the background It gives the feeling of a bridge over flowing water by a household. . 2️⃣ Changdao Bridge Pictures 4/5 The river meanders long, leading to distant green mountains⛰️ Use the corridor and tower across the river as a backdrop, super photogenic. . 3️⃣ Hongzhuang Bridge Picture 6 The winding river and the ancient-style corridor Rowing boats pass by here, just like the water towns of Jiangnan Sitting at the head of the bridge, holding a cup of bamboo coffee🎋, poetic and comfortable. . 4️⃣ Cloud-Top Coffee Pictures 10/11 The uphill trail next to the coffee shop allows for an overhead view of the town The viewing platform around the corner can capture a photo with the Yuntong Tower. . 5️⃣ Banshan Residence Picture 1 The downhill trail next to the hotel is another spot to overlook the town The view is even better, overlooking the bridges and rowing boats🛶 . 6️⃣ Yongshun Dye Workshop Picture 12 A courtyard filled with dyed cloth, taking a top-down photo from the second floor is even more photogenic. . 7️⃣ Chaohechuan Bridge Picture 13 The dock filled with rowing boats Very lucky to have seen a beautiful sunset here. . Besides experiencing the poetic charm of Jiangnan water towns There are also many fun places in the town at night 1️⃣ Night tour of the Simatai Great Wall🏜️ Avoid the crowds, enjoy the bluesy romance of the Simatai Great Wall alone There's a round-trip cable car, so climbing the Great Wall is not tiring 2️⃣ Starry Sky Music Season🥁 Summer-limited music Liveshow Stroll through the market while listening to music, liven up the summer night 3️⃣ Musical Fountain Show⛲️ Music fountain and lights intertwine, and the holographic projection on the Drum Tower is super impressive 4️⃣ Drone Kongming Lantern Performance🎭 Hundreds of Kongming lanterns slowly rise Forming romantic symbols in the night sky with the melody 5️⃣ Hot Springs under the Great Wall♨️ After a day of fun, relax in the outdoor hot springs, with a view of the Simatai Great Wall at night .

The autumn in Gubei Water Town is so beautiful! The red leaves full of the walls are very beautiful, and the night view is also very charming. The horse-face skirt and Gubei Water Town are very match! Play for a day without accommodation! Ticket: The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei pass bought on the spot, 80 yuan per person. South Gate Entrance Yongshun Dyeing Workshop Yue Lao Temple Take a boat. Half-way ticket 80 per person, charter 400, if there are five or six people, it is better to charter. Buy a half-way ticket, you can go directly to Riyue Island Square after getting off the boat. At Riyue Island Square, you can watch the performance at a specified time; Riyue Island Square is also very close to the church on the top of the mountain, you can go to the church on the top of the mountain from here. Watch the performance at Riyue Island Square Church on the top of the mountain. The sunset at the church on the top of the mountain is absolutely amazing, and you can also overlook the small town and flowing water. The night view of the entire small town from here is also good. Food: The meal eaten at the "Yinghua Inn" tastes okay, no need to queue, most of the people who go to play bring their own food, so there are not many people eating in the store In fact, if you don't plan to climb the Simatai Great Wall at night, it's enough to play in Gubei Water Town for a day, no need to stay overnight, and you can return to Beijing around eight o'clock after watching the performance in the evening

I'm not a person who makes habit of getting up before the sun, but on this occasion, I've made an exception more than once. I must admit, I have rarely felt more at peace than I have when sitting on the wall as the sun comes up, and funnily enough, I didn't feel the need to return to sleep. If you are in Beijing, head up to Gubeikou and wake up early for the Great sunrise, then you can take a day trip to the Gubei water town from there. #beijingtrip #greatwall #gubeiwatertown #sunrise

#Simatai #Gubei Shuizhen #Beijing Today is 9/8/2023, the season changes from hot to spring in China. Departing from Haidian District, heading to the ancient city tourist attraction on the outskirts of Beijing, Gubei Water Town, which has an atmosphere similar to the riverside towns of Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Wuzhen. It is about 100 kilometers away from the center of Beijing. It takes about 2 and a half hours by bus (including traffic jams). The entrance fee is 160 yuan. If you want to take a boat, it costs about 120 yuan more. Next to the ancient city is the Simatai Great Wall. You can climb it, but there is an additional fee. The overall atmosphere is good. There are rivers and mountains. It can be considered another good suburban resort in Beijing.

A beautiful Chinese idyll to explore and experience about two hours outside of Beijing by taxi. Winding streets and alleys filled with lush greenery reveal their secrets as you wander the cobbled streets and waterways. A truly special place guaranteed to leave some lasting memories. Try the night tour of The Great Wall via cable car and watch the sunset. Magical!