Beijing is one of the six ancient capitals in my country. When traveling to Beijing in winter, it is recommended to go to Gushuibei Town. If you catch up with Christmas or New Year, you will not be alone because there are many Fun attractions will also bring a different atmosphere. Last year, my friends and I came to Beijing to visit Gushuibei Town. What impressed me the most was that it has beautiful scenery, many places of interest, and a great atmosphere. Now, come and take a look with me~
Gubei Water Town
Introduction to attractions
Gubei Water Town is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing. Located at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. It is a resort-style town with a unique northern style at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall.
Relying on the historical culture left by Simatai, Gubei Water Town conducted in-depth excavations and planned the 9-square-kilometer resort area into "six districts and three valleys", namely the Laoying District, the Republic of China Block, and the Water Street Style. District, Wolongbao Folk Culture District, Tanghe Ancient Village District, B&B Restaurant District, Houchuan Zen Valley, Eden Valley, and Yunfeng Cui Valley. Gubei Water Town is a comprehensive and characteristic international leisure tourism destination that integrates sightseeing, leisure vacations, business exhibitions, creative culture and other tourism formats, with first-class services and facilities, and high participation and experience.
Attraction location: Gubeishui Town, Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing
Tickets: 140 yuan per person for adults
Transportation routes
Self-driving route: After exiting Simatai Exit No. 24 of Jingcheng Expressway, drive left on the right ramp for about 2 minutes
Busting route: Take bus 980 from Dongzhimen and get off at Miyun West Bridge Station By bus, transfer to Route No. 51 to reach Gubei Water Town
Through train route: Take the bus at the north side of Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub Station, bus routes 942 and 855, and it is estimated to be direct in 120 minutes Gubei Water Town. Fare: 48 yuan/person/one way. Get on the bus and buy tickets (start buying tickets half an hour in advance until seats are full)
Recommended tours
(1) "Christmas Eve" under the stars on the Great Wall
Singing Christmas carols and lighting up the lights on Christmas Eve, the northern town is filled with fairy tale style. An old man with a white beard wearing a red robe and a red hat drove a sleigh from the north to send holiday blessings. Under the starlight and lights, the town is like a dream world, with Christmas songs floating in the air and bursts of joy, starting a dream journey.
(2) Yuantong Pagoda
The Yuantong Pagoda is located on the top of the mountain next to the main road of the scenic spot. The Yuantong Pagoda Temple consists of two major building complexes, Guanyin Yuan and Yuantong Pagoda. Guanyin Yuan is divided into It is composed of the mountain gate, the Heavenly King's Hall, the Great Master's Hall and the Vairochana Buddha Hall. The Yuantong Tower is octagonal in plan, with a seven-story tower and two floors of underground palace. It can provide scene-like experiences and services such as fasting rooms, fasting meals, copying Buddhist scriptures, and tasting Buddhist tea for guests and lay people who come here to travel and meditate.
(3) Wangjing Tower Water Dance Show
The Wangjing Tower Water Dance Show is located in front of Wangjing Tower in the middle section of Wangjing Street, Gubei Water Town. It is created by Beijing Zhongke Waterscape Technology Co., Ltd., the top water dance show company in China, and a creative team that has participated in Olympic dance choreography. It uses the newly developed "virtual reality" water dance control system to completely match the water dance movements with the music rhythm control. . Under the starry night sky, along with the melodious music, leaning against the beautiful Great Wall, you can feel the softness, beauty and magic of water. It is an indispensable and important scene when visiting Gubei Water Town at night.
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Eight Banners Guildhall
The Eight Banners Guildhall is located at the Huiguan Street at the end of the scenic spot. Gubeikou was once the garrison of Zhenghuang Banner when it was stationed here during the Qing Dynasty. The guild hall built is historical evidence that the Eight Banners soldiers were stationed in Gubeikou. The Eight Banners Hall mainly displays the Eight Banners system and Manchu culture. Through the exhibition halls of the Military Aircraft Hall, the Central Military Hall, the Reception Hall, the Wedding Hall, the Encyclopedia Corridor, Private Residences, and the Martial Arts Training Ground, you can appreciate the military style and life style of the Eight Banners children.
Features of Gubei Water Town
Gubei Water Town is located at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall. When the twelfth lunar month arrives, even the air is filled with a strong flavor of the New Year. In Gubei Water Town, located at the foot of the Great Wall, every B&B and restaurant has begun sweeping dust, cutting window grilles, and pasting Spring Festival couplets. The town’s barbershops and hot springs are also ready to welcome guests to come here to bathe, get haircuts, and celebrate the New Year.
In conjunction with the New Year’s Eve theme, Gubei Water Town provides tourists with “Gubei New Year’s Eve” activities that are unique to the northern New Year. Moreover, the small town is a magnificent northern scenery against the backdrop of ice and snow, no less graceful and beautiful than when the mountain flowers are blooming.
There is a dreamy ice park here. The little squirrel is the owner of the park and takes friends of all ages into the magical kingdom of ice. There is also a world of pure white ice and snow, where you can go rafting on the snow, chase the merry-go-round, and experience the crystal clear snowflakes.
Accommodation Guide
When choosing a place to stay in Beijing in winter, you can choose B&Bs, which is a highlight of accommodation in Gubei Water Town. Gubei Water Town has more than 20 inns. The hosts come from all over the country. They are warm and simple. Coming to Gubei Water Town in winter will bring you the warmth and happiness of the New Year. If you catch up with the Chinese New Year, Gubei Water Town launches During the New Year's Eve dinner under the Great Wall, you can eat New Year's Eve dinner, make dumplings, and watch the New Year's Eve together with the host. You can experience the traditional New Year flavors and feel the warmth of home. It is very cozy.
Spent the warm winter at the foot of the Great Wall, said goodbye to the cold and dryness, said goodbye to the busyness and hustle and bustle, and went to Gubei Water Town to find a warm place and spend a relaxing and happy holiday in the atmosphere of the hot springs. Feel the care of nature in the outdoor open-air bath, overlook the Great Wall in the hot spring, and enjoy the romantic starry sky with your partner. VIP exclusive hot spring house. After taking a bath with your family, you can chat over a cup of tea and enjoy the beauty of winter. It is very comfortable.