Gubei Water Town

Gubei Water Town is named for its style reminiscent of Wuzhen, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, due to its location in Simatai Village, Gubeikou, Miyun, Beijing. Backed by the Simatai Great Wall, which is the most beautiful and dangerous in China, and embracing the Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir, it is a rare natural ancient village that combines mountains, water, and city on the outskirts of Beijing. The entire ancient town of Gubei Water Town was redeveloped based on the original three natural villages and is a modern newly built vacation-style town with unique northern characteristics. The town covers an area of 9 square kilometers and is divided into several areas: the Old Camp area, the Republic of China Street area, the Water Street area, the Wolong Fort Folk area, the Tang River Ancient Fort area, and the Homestay Dining and Hou Chuan Zen Valley, etc. The architectural style of the town is diverse and antique, with stone bridges, green tiles and white walls, and colorful folk stalls that dazzle the eyes. The clear river water flows between the streets and buildings of the ancient town, and at this moment, the fishing boats sail past you, presenting a unique waterside scenery. People praise this place as the 'Southern Yangtze River under the blue sky and white clouds of the north'!

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

My boyfriend and I had a short trip to Miyun by motorcyle and we decided to make a stop at Gubei Water Town. I was amazed of the structure and architecture. You can see the ancient villages in this area. Many restaurants you can find around too. It is located on the Northeast side of Miyun County Beijing . It is about 140 kilometers from the Municipality of Beijing. #beijingtravel #tripinspired #tripmoments #chinabeauty #chinatravel #chinalife #gubeiwatertown #awesomepic #ancienttowns #ancientvillage

Getting There - frequent busses to and from Beijing. takes around 2 hours. Attractions - Great Wall hiking or cable car up. Water fountain show in the evening which is amazing and plenty of entertainment throughout the day. all times are advertised when you arrive. Hotels - hotels are expensive but most look lovely. you also get discounted entry price and Gubei at night is amazing… and super quiet in the mornings. so I would recommend staying a night. Food & Restaurants - a great choice of street food, ice creams, bars and restaurant. Shopping - Lots of shopping options from food, cloths and souvenirs. #summervacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay

| Summary of team building essentials after going to Gubei Water Town N times. 🍁 The first team building in Beijing in autumn is of course going to Gubei Water Town Pavilions, rowing boats, a small Jiangnan without leaving Beijing🛖 Variety show-style ancient town treasure hunt, 📸 handmade experience team building activities are fun and interesting Sharing 1/2 day team building plan in Gubei Water Town✍️ - I. Basic information of Gubei Water Town team building 💠Transportation: Depart from Beijing city, 2h by car 💠Tour route: Yongshun Dyeing Workshop→Paper-cutting Museum→Shadow Puppet Theater→Sun and Moon Island Square→Snack Street→Zhenyuan Escort Agency→Baqi Guild Hall→Mountain Top Church - II. Highlights of the team building scenic area 🍂Simatai Great Wall: Lantern night tour of the Great Wall🐉, overlooking the whole town 🍂Yue Lao Temple: It is said that praying for marriage is very effective🙏 🍂Mountain Top Church: Watch the beautiful sunset🖼️ 🍂Yongxing Dyeing Workshop: Original eco-printing and dyeing, can DIY, and the photos are super out of the ordinary 🍂Simatai Small Liquor Workshop: Watch the brewing process, taste mellow liquor🍶 🍂3D Light and Water Dance Show: Song of Ice and Fire🔥, naked-eye 3D super shocking 🍂Sun and Moon Island Square: 19:30, 20:5 Kongming Lantern Show Performance🏮 🍂Yuantong Tower 🍂Zhenyuan Escort Agency 🍂Ancient Town Snack Street - III. Recommended team building plan for Gubei Water Town ✅Two-day and one-night team building: ⭐D1 09:00｜Gather and depart for Gubei Water Town 11:30｜Lunch at Gubei Roast Duck King🦆 13:00｜Ancient town treasure hunt theme team building 17:30｜Dinner at Guguan Hot Pot🍚 18:50｜Watch the Great Wall Music Water Dance Show 19:30｜Watch the drone Kongming lantern performance 20:00｜Mountain Top Church, overlooking the lights of the town🪔 20:10｜Gubei Water Town hot spring experience♨️ . ⭐D2 07:30｜Breakfast 09:00｜Hiking on Simatai Great Wall 11:30｜Lunch at Miyun Barbecue Restaurant🍖 13:00｜Return at an appropriate time - ✅One-day tour team building Gather and go to Gubei Water Town—Arrive at Gubei Water Town, check in—Simagang Wine Building Table Banquet🍙—Theme Team Building<Royal Secret Order>—Take a Wupeng boat, tour the water town—Open-air lawn, starry sky dinner—Return - IV. Surrounding scenic spots and play methods ❤️Aifei Castle + Gubei Water Town: Castle Maze🏰, Wine Tasting, DIY Handmade · ❤️Gubei Water Town + Yexian Tower: Night tour of the Great Wall, Frisbee, Mountain car🏎️ Gubei Water Town

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 .

Beijing's Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Although Gubei Water Town is an artificially constructed ancient town, the Simatai Great Wall is an original section of the Great Wall, preserving the ancient architectural ruins of the Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is located within Gubei Water Town, where you can take a cable car and then hike up, or you can walk the entire way. There is also the option of a night tour of the Great Wall. Gubei Water Town is considered a particularly poor value tourist spot, with a low cost-performance ratio, but it is quite suitable for photography. When it's not crowded, it's quite photogenic. The facilities are complete, transportation is convenient, and it is a relatively mature commercialized tourist area.

Gubei Water Town is located on the northeast side of Miyun County in Beijing. This water town is about 2 hours drive from Beijing city. It is known for its northern architectural design and the culture and history of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China historic period. Majority of the buildings in the town have been reconstructed using the traditional courtyard design. This Watertown has grown from just 5 ancient villages and a water source into a renowned holiday destination. There are lots of food and gorgeous little shops to visit. Night view is exceptional. I highly recommend to be there at night. We had a fabulous experience. #ancientarchitecture #ancienttown #tripblazers #nightview #gubeiwatertown #beijing #china #lights

🌈 With the warmth of spring, everything comes back to life, and plans for outings gradually make their way onto the agenda. The tourism heat of Beijing's 'Little Jiangnan' - Gubei Water Town - is also climbing steadily. Nestled against the mountains and waters, with the Simatai Great Wall at its back, April and May are the perfect months to witness a thriving scene of blooming flowers. It takes about 2 hours to drive from the city center 🚘 to reach Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Great Wall. 🔅 The water town is not particularly large, and two days are more than enough. Just follow your heart and the signs, and enjoy wandering and eating to your heart's content! You can take your time to stroll around, as there is a beautiful view at every step, which is very charming! You can also go and comfortably soak in a hot spring, washing away all the fatigue~ 🍡 Street snacks: Famous bridgehead cakes, shredded radish cakes, and grilled yellow croaker are all worth a try~ 🍽️ Local delicacies: Iron pot stewed fish, traditional braised pork, roast duck, and more, there are many restaurants, and any one of them is delicious 😋 🌌 In the evening, you can experience a boat cruise 🚢, take a cable car 🚡 to visit the Great Wall at night, or go to Riyue Island Square to watch a drone performance, all of which have a unique charm! 🎊 Next, let's talk about accommodation. If a family wants to comfortably tour the ancient town, they can stay at the Gubei Water Town Hotel right at the entrance of the scenic area. 📍 The hotel is ideally located, very close to the ancient town, just about a two-minute walk away, and there is a shuttle bus right at the door, which is very convenient❗ 🛋️ The suites are fully equipped, providing a very comfortable stay. The room's view 🖼️ is also great; from the balcony, you can see the Simatai Great Wall on the distant mountains, as well as the scenery of the water town. 🥪 The hotel offers a rich variety of breakfast options, but you need to go early~ otherwise, you'll have to queue 🧸 Now introducing the 🏨 May Day 'Gubei Water Town Hotel Deluxe Suite' accommodation for one night. Package contents Accommodation · May Day 'Gubei Water Town Hotel Deluxe Suite' accommodation for one night 1 portion Tickets · Gubei Water Town tickets 3 portions Transport · Unlimited rides on the scenic area shuttle bus 1 portion Other · Water Town hot spring experience for three 1 portion Meals · Breakfast for three 3 portions

Beijing|Gubei Water Town The ancient and charming water town is so beautiful. The Gubei Water Town in Beijing in winter, it's as if we've traveled back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, full of ancient charm. Gubei Water Town can get a thumbs up from Big Brother during the red leaf season. Red and yellow leaves paired with ancient buildings, small bridges, flowing water, and homes, living in Beijing, we've encountered another Jiangnan~ The ancient town is reflected on the lake, as if we are in a ink painting. In the cold winter, why not come to Gubei Water Town in Beijing to experience this tranquility and beauty, to relax and nourish the soul, it's simply breathtakingly beautiful!

|Experience the unique beauty of the ancient town!. Gubei Water Town, located in Miyun District, Beijing, is a historic and culturally rich ancient town. It preserves a large number of ancient buildings and traditional folk cultures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is one of the few tourist areas in Beijing with an ancient charm. Stepping into Gubei Water Town is like traveling back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ancient streets, houses, bridges, and wells are well preserved, making it feel like you've returned to that era. In Gubei Water Town, you can enjoy various traditional performances and handicrafts, taste local delicacies, and feel the rich folk culture atmosphere. In addition to its rich cultural connotations, the natural scenery of Gubei Water Town is also very beautiful. The town is surrounded by mountains and water, with green trees shading the area, and small bridges and flowing water forming a beautiful picture. Here, you can stroll through the alleys of the ancient town, feel the tranquility and beauty, or take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery around the town and appreciate the magical charm of nature. In addition, Gubei Water Town has many attractions worth visiting. The most famous is the Simatai Great Wall. The Simatai Great Wall is located in the north of Gubei Water Town and is one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Great Wall and appreciate the wisdom and skills of ancient architecture. There are also attractions such as Yongshun Dyeing Workshop and Zhenyuan Escort Agency, which respectively display the history and culture of ancient dyeing workshops and escort agencies. During your visit to Gubei Water Town, you can also experience various interesting activities. For example, you can try making local traditional handicrafts, such as paper cutting and embroidery; you can also participate in various folk activities, such as drumming, dragon dancing, and lion dancing. These activities are not only fun, but also allow you to understand the local culture and history more deeply. In summary, Gubei Water Town in Beijing is a tourist attraction that combines natural scenery, cultural heritage, and folk activities. Here, you can feel the weight of history and the profoundness of culture, and also enjoy the gifts of nature and beautiful times. If you want to experience a unique travel experience, Gubei Water Town is definitely a choice you should not miss.