Do some homework before going. Don’t underestimate the fact that these homework can improve your playing experience invisibly: What is Gubei Water Town?

Gubeikou, with its superior military location, has been famous since ancient times. It is famous for its safety and is known as the "Key to the Capital". Gubei Water Town is a cultural tourism resort formed through in-depth excavations based on the history and culture left behind by the Simatai Great Wall. Although the buildings in the ancient town are all built after the ancient times, the style is unified and the degree of restoration is extremely high. Coupled with the exquisite design of different areas, entering it really feels like traveling back to ancient times. How to get to Gubei Water Town?

Gubei Water Town is located in Miyun District, Beijing, at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall. The most convenient way is to drive there, or you can take the through train from Dongzhimen twice a day. The one-way fare is 48 yuan and it usually takes about 120 minutes. You can also take the Huaimi Line from Beijing North Railway Station or Qinghe Station to Gubeikou Town, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to Gubei Water Town.

Tips:

The Gubei Water Town App and the Gubei Water Town service applet are very powerful, including ticketing, maps, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, performances, transportation, etc. All provide concise and clear consultation and functions. If you go to Gubei Water Town, it is highly recommended. What to do in Gubei Water Town?

In Gubei Water Town, everything is endowed with a sense of history and culture.

The Simatai Great Wall is the only one in my country that retains its original appearance from the Ming Dynasty and can be visited at night. There is a wonderful Great Wall music and water dance show that combines classical music and technology, and there is a romantic park standing on the top of the mountain. There is a graceful hilltop church overlooking the scenery of the ancient town, the solemn and complete Yuantong Temple and Yuantong Tower, the Yongshun Dyeing Workshop full of cultural and historical charm, where you can try your own tie-dying, and the fragrance that floats thousands of miles away and the wine that is not intoxicating. The self-intoxicated Sima Xiaoshaojiu House, the Great Wall Theater that blends heaven and earth, the Yinghua Academy, the Eight Banners Guild Hall and the Zhenyuan Escort Agency that travel through ancient and modern times.

Tips:

① There are many things to do in Gubei Water Town, especially when catching up with activities such as New Year’s Day and Spring Festival. Even in winter, when there is snow, , when the sky and the earth are completely white and really clean, it is also a very beautiful experience.

② Different attractions have different characteristics. You can do your homework before going, choose the ones you are interested in, and pay attention to the opening hours.

③ Winter in Gubei Water Town is considered the off-season of the year. The weather in the suburbs is cold, so you must pay attention to wind protection and warmth.

④ If you want to take photos with few people, you must make good use of the time in the morning and evening, especially in the morning. If you sleep less, your photos will be more beautiful.

⑤Due to the epidemic, some attractions and performances have been forced to suspend or close.

What to eat in Gubei Water Town?

There are many delicious foods in Gubei Water Town. Not only some hotels and inns bring their own meals, but there are also various kinds of delicious foods for tourists to choose from in Tangshi Street and Water Town Food Street. Hot pot, barbecue, pizza, Japanese food, cafes, etc. can all be found in the App or WeChat mini-program. If you don’t want to eat a big meal, there are a variety of snacks to choose from.

Where to stay in Gubei Water Town?

Gubei Water Town has a variety of options such as hotels and inns. The hotels are also divided into different types such as boutique hotels and hot spring hotels. Among them, Gubei Light Hotel is located in the center of the water town. If you stay in the hotel, you will get a hot spring ticket for free. Snow viewing, viewing of the Great Wall, and hot spring bathing can be regarded as a great pleasure in winter.

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You can choose either the official APP or mini-program, or a third-party OTA to book accommodation. Prices vary greatly during off-peak seasons and mid-week and weekends. Go in mid-week in winter. , is considered the most cost-effective time. How to play in Gubei Water Town, taking my last two-day trip in winter as an example

After understanding the above information, especially what to do, we came to the most critical how to play!

I strongly recommend that you stay overnight in Gubei Water Town and spend at least two days there. Otherwise, it will be difficult to have fun.

Let me take a two-day trip in winter as an example to list how to visit Gubei Water Town.

On the first day, you can wander around the ancient town during the day, climb to the top of the church to overlook the scenery of the ancient town, enter Yuantong Temple to appreciate the quiet moments, watch a big show in the square on Sun and Moon, and watch the Great Wall Water Dance at night Shows and drone performances, and if you can take a comfortable hot bath, that would be perfect!

On the second day, you can climb the Simatai Great Wall (if you are interested, you can also climb the Great Wall the night before, and it is recommended to take the cable car) to overlook the whole view. After coming down, you can take a cruise ship and go straight down the river. , enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, until you reach the Yanguiyou Pier, and then take the land route back up to admire the specialty shops on Tangshi Street. If you have children, you can also spend a few hours in the children's play center here.

The last time I went to Gubei Water Town was the beginning of winter, which happened to coincide with the first snowfall in Beijing.

In Gubei Water Town, enjoy the snow, play with cats, climb the Simatai Great Wall, and overlook the church on the top of the mountain.

Had an unforgettable weekend.