Gubei Water Town

It is a bit commercialized, with various small shops and inns, but there are a few old sites that are still good. After all, it is a northern water town, so overall it is pretty good.

I like the interior of the mountaintop church, it is quiet and simple. I hesitated for a moment and didn’t take a photo. If you are interested, you can go in and take a look~

I especially want to complain that the fake flowers next to some buildings really spoil the view. Can't they be removed and replaced with real ones?

The photos below are all real flowers. The fake flowers mentioned above are not qualified to waste my phone space~~

This place is called Beijing's Little Wuzhen. It has a beautiful environment. You can take a boat trip in the summer. There are places to stay and eat, but they are all expensive! But if you live in it, you don't have to buy tickets~ Accommodation fee is included (you can apply for multiple entries), and there are battery cars to take you directly in. You must ask the store in advance! Some also have hot springs and you can see the Great Wall! Tickets are 120 yuan, and special tickets are 100 yuan! You can also stay in the folk customs outside, which is more economical, but the tickets must be bought separately~

I went there in December, the water was frozen and all the leaves had fallen. Although it was developed for Wuzhen, the houses are completely different from those in Wuzhen. The style is mainly stone-made antique buildings. There is no difference between it and the northern mountain villages without plants and flowing water. The lighting design at night is a bit cold and not very beautiful. The service in the scenic area is good, the toilets are clean, the signposts are clear, and the sanitation of the scenic area is also very good. The attitude of the service staff is very good. Maybe it is not the peak season, there are not many restaurants for formal meals, most of them are snacks.

It is recommended to go in summer or autumn, and it is best to stay in the scenic area to enjoy the night view.

Gubei Water Town as a whole still retains its original "accent", with the Tang River flowing, giving it a feeling of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, like a girl holding an oil-paper umbrella, moist and gentle. In addition to the overall layout, the distribution of scenic spots and experiential projects in the scenic area also pay great attention to the aesthetic experience of tourists. The old houses with blue bricks and gray tiles are lined up one after another, the winding stone slab streets have a long ancient charm, the mottled and quiet Ming and Qing archways are engraved with time, and the river water with floating dark ice is elegant.

At the same time, there are many specialty shops in the town, such as Yongshun Dyeing Workshop and Sima Xiaoshao's wine cellar, whose antique facades blend into the streetscape. The scenic area has Sima Xiaoshao, Yongshun Dyeing Workshop and other special experience-oriented project attractions. The wine cans are neatly arranged, and the color distribution of dyed cloth makes people with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel comfortable. The signboard is intimate and small, and will not ruin the experience of tourists because of its size.

The hotel that impressed me the most was the Thirteenth Sisters Hot Spring Hotel, which is themed on "celebrity culture" and private hot spring experience. It is a comprehensive theme hotel tailored for high-end female consumer groups, integrating accommodation, catering, and hot springs. As soon as you step into the lobby, you can feel a fresh and elegant style. Whether it is the calligraphy and painting decorations on the wall or the interior furnishings, they are as gentle and elegant as women. The decoration is exquisite, and the details are so detailed that even each house number is decorated with a different female image, which gives a great aesthetic experience.

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It is a northern town at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall, but it was converted into a water town by the developer in imitation of Wuzhen. Even a southerner who is used to seeing water towns in the south of the Yangtze River feels that it has a different flavor. In the distance are towering mountains and the majestic Great Wall, and at the foot are small bridges, flowing water and black-sailed boats. It is a very wonderful combination. The scenic area has many northern-style foods and performances, but what impressed me most is indeed the night view of the water town, especially the overlooking from the church on the top of the mountain. The lights dotted the entire water town like stars, and the Great Wall in the distance was like a long dragon dominating one side. At this time, I was thinking, if the sky could be filled with Kongming lanterns, it must be a scene that can only be seen in the movies

Gubei Water Town is backed by China's most beautiful and dangerous Simatai Great Wall and sits on the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir. It looks particularly charming under the night light and lights, demonstrating the infinite charm of the Great Wall!

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My hands are shaking when I write this. I didn't expect something like this to happen. Yesterday, I booked a family tour to Gubei Water Town, which came with a free pick-up. But after I placed the order, the customer service (Zhou Wen) called me and said they couldn't pick me up. They told me to meet up at Guomao by myself. Considering that the tickets had already been bought and I had agreed to let my child go out to play, I agreed! As a result, my mother and I hurried over early this morning. The tour guide said we had to pay for the ticket because my son was over 1.2 meters tall. I asked how much, and she (the tour guide Xue Yao) said it was a full ticket. I asked why she shouldn't pay the difference? The tour guide said you should find a travel agency. I called Zhou Wen about 10 times but he didn't answer. At this time, the tour guide took other people and left directly, leaving my mother and me at the Guomao subway station. (I emphasize that Xueyao was in front of me at this time, and she didn't ask me to get on the bus.) After walking for about 5 minutes, he called me and asked me where I was and why I didn't get on the bus. I said you asked me to find a travel agency. I called the other party and they didn't answer and you left. He asked me to find a team next to her to chase her. I said there was no team next to her, so she hung up the phone. I asked the customer service to solve it, but they said they didn't take me because I was late. I sent the screenshot to Zhou Wen to prove that I was not late, and promised to refund me the full amount. I asked the tour guide and customer service to apologize because they hurt me. It was obviously they who deliberately left me on the side of the road and lied that I was late. The customer service did not comfort me when they received the call, but blamed me for not getting on the bus, and did not call me back to deal with the matter. So I asked for an apology. Is this too much? China-TravelNote platform must give me an explanation! ! Otherwise, I will help you promote every day! !

Gubei Water Town is a man-made landscape construction area around Beijing, and is visited together with Simatai Great Wall. Although it is man-made and built on the basis of the original three old villages, it still has some old things, but it still cannot escape the routine of Beijing attractions: commercial behavior. It is like the Forbidden City that has been hollowed out, and there is nothing inside. I have to admit that the entire park structure of Gubei Water Town is still great, and the design is very good ~ good layering, beautiful structure ~ accommodation and hot springs in the park are also good. The only shortcoming is also the biggest shortcoming. It is too park-like, without the charm of humanities. It is a dead thing like a doll... It is very beautiful when placed there, but it has no soul. The food is very lackluster... I can't find delicious snacks for breakfast, and there is no place to visit very early in the evening. It is obviously a water town style, but there is not even a teahouse by the river... There is no place to make people feel attached and relaxed, super boring. Just like the last time I went to the Forbidden City now, there is only a shell left. There is really nothing to go to around Beijing, at least there is still some water in this place.

Don't stay in the scenic area, it's too expensive, it's much cheaper outside. The scenic area can be visited in half a day, and you can visit Simatai Great Wall at night and return the next day. It's just so-so.

It is very beautiful, with many different views, and very quiet. You can choose where to sit and read books, listen to songs, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It is a very good choice. You can also go there with your friends. The service attitude is also very good. It is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing, backed by the Simatai Great Wall and sitting on the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir. It is a natural village combining mountains, waters and cities. In Gubei Water Town, you can visit the Simatai Great Wall, participate in the unique local customs at the foot of the Great Wall, stay in Gubei characteristic homestays, taste authentic food and snacks, and visit dyeing workshops, escort agencies, wine shops, guild halls and other attractions.

Gubei Water Town has a long history and is simple, elegant and beautiful. It is a beautiful sight that you should not miss.

It's more beautiful than I imagined, and the management is good. It's suitable for bringing the elderly and children. Of course, young people will also like it because you can take photos everywhere. Hey, there aren't many people at the end of May.

I feel I have a say in Gubei Water Town because my undergraduate thesis was a survey of this place. It had only been open for less than a year at the time, and it seemed that this February was my fourth time there. I went there twice for surveys and then twice again. It has indeed been making progress in recent years, with better and better services and more and more activities. Gubei Water Town and Wuzhen have the same owner and were modeled after Wuzhen, that is, Wuzhen itself exists, and Gubei Water Town was just built, but the operating model is the same. Many of the staff inside were former residents of Gubeikou Town, hired as innkeepers or shop owners. Although it may have lost some of its authenticity, compared to untrained and spontaneous services, the service quality here can be said to be quite good. Moreover, many of the bricks and stones inside Gubei Water Town were demolished at the time or later brought from the north. It is a traditional dwelling, so the landscape architecture has created a strong northern style. I recommend the inn in Gubei Water Town. The inn has breakfast every morning, which is unlimited in quantity and sufficient in quantity. The bosses are also very enthusiastic, with the "warmth and enthusiasm" of the breakfast stalls in the neighborhood. Compared with large hotels and theme hotels, the inn is more cost-effective and has family rooms, which is suitable for bringing children. If you want to experience hot springs and don't care about the price, the large hotel is also a good choice. There are many different performances every day, including storytelling and a big stage. I suggest that you stop and have a look if you have time. The actors really perform well, and you can see so many forms of folk art at once. By the way, I also strongly recommend the roasted sweet potatoes bought at a corner of Riyue Island. They are divided into those with honey and those without honey. They are very sweet, especially in winter, eating a piece will warm your body.

It should be said that the original villages outside Gubeikou were old and dilapidated. The relevant departments carried out large-scale renovation on the basis of these ancient villages, built a small town that looks like a Jiangnan water village by the mountains and rivers. When you go in and take a look, it really took a lot of effort to make it look quite good. But it is a later thing after all, lacking a little cultural heritage. As a tourist attraction, it is still worth a visit.

The environment is good, with the artistic conception of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River in the north, and the architecture is modeled after Wuzhen. The night view is beautiful, but the catering facilities in the entire scenic area are insufficient. There are queues everywhere for food. It has nothing to do with whether it is delicious or not, it is not enough to just fill your stomach!

Gubei Water Town is not suitable for a check-in tour, but for a stay and a leisurely stroll to experience the atmosphere of life in the morning and evening. The scenery of the water town is indeed unique in Beijing. With the Simatai Great Wall and some special shops, it meets the different needs of various groups of people. There are cars and boats in the scenic area, which is fun and beautiful. The whole water town is very clean, including the toilets in the scenic area, which are almost at the level of star-rated hotels, and there are water dispensers, and hot and cold water are readily available. The surface service level is really a model for domestic tourism services.

The planning and management of the scenic spot lacks humanization. The entrance hall is too big and the instructions are not clear. You must register for accommodation at the entrance, but you have to go through the procedures again to get the room card and hot spring ticket at the hotel, which is equivalent to doing one thing twice. For those who have to settle the children and the elderly every time they go through the procedures with their families, it feels very tiring. Whether you go in or out, and whether you want to check in your luggage or not, you must change cars at the entrance of the scenic spot between the parking lot and the hotel. You cannot arrive at one time, and you must go around the entrance hall. You are not allowed to walk directly outside (even when leaving the scenic spot). Luggage can be checked in, but it takes an hour to be delivered to the room, resulting in a long wait for your daily necessities to be settled after entering the room. The security check for those who are willing to carry it by themselves does not have a ground conveyor belt for large luggage, and must be lifted up. These reflect the deep-level service gap, which is not thoughtful enough and willful enough.

Well, except for the fact that I felt a bit hassle when entering and leaving the water town, I still felt it was wonderful when I was just strolling around the water town after settling in. Whether it was the natural scenery or the cultural environment, I have to give it four stars.

The scenic area is very clean. It is best to stay in the scenic area as it is convenient for strolling around, the shuttle bus is free, and the ticket price is discounted.

For a girl who has always lived in the north, I think Shuizhen is very beautiful. When I went out to play, the weather was very good, with blue sky and white clouds. I felt very happy all day long.

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It's definitely worth the trip, highly recommended

Gubei Water Town is very famous but the scenery is average

This place is well developed. Although the buildings are not "old", it does not affect the atmosphere created at all.

It is antique, leisurely and comfortable. The night view is beautiful.

I've been there twice. If you want to join a group, I recommend two days. The drive from Beijing is not close and you will get stuck in traffic in the afternoon. If you drive, one day is enough. There are many people in many scenic spots and you have to queue up for a long time. The night view is beautiful and the ancient town is quieter...

I went to climb the Great Wall. Gubei Water Town is still very beautiful at night. I recommend it.

Stroll through the Christmas town, pass by the gorgeous window displays, and feel the unique Christmas atmosphere in Gubei Water Town.

It is not easy to see such an ancient town in the north. Although it is all man-made, it is still very interesting to visit. It’s just that the journey is a bit far~

It's a worthwhile place to visit, although the tickets are a bit expensive.

Gubei is colorful and beautiful in late autumn! But the weather is very cold, so I will choose to come back in summer!

The experience of staying in the water town is very good, the environment is beautiful, clean and comfortable, there are various performances on schedule for guests to choose from, the town management is very good, the service staff are polite, and there is no random charging. It is best to avoid staying on Fridays and Saturdays. The tranquility and beauty of the lights at night and the sunrise in the morning make people linger and reluctant to leave. But the accommodation price is not low! There is a direct bus from the water town to Dongzhimen Bus Station every day.

The Great Wall section still retains its original appearance, and the ancient town is the kind that has been renovated and is very beautiful when lit up at night. However, due to limited time, I did not arrange to stay there for a night. Next time I have a chance, I will definitely stay in the town to experience the local beauty and characteristics.

Gubei Water Town is quite big. There are many workshops to visit, as well as many restaurants and snack bars. In fact, in addition to walking tours, you can also take a boat, but there are many people taking the boat, and you need to queue up. We think it is also nice to walk around. There are a lot of creepers on the walls of the houses here, which is very interesting to take pictures.

It is said that this town is an artificial town developed by Wuzhen Group. Because it is artificial, it is well planned. There are many inns here, so it is a good choice if you have time to stay for a night.

Looking down from the beacon tower, Gubei Water Town is quite large.

On the way back, I couldn't walk anymore, so I took a rowing boat for 120 yuan per person and 60 yuan for children.

An unexpected surprise! Originally it was just a scenic spot on the way to Chengde Mountain Resort! I always thought it was a man-made scenic spot! It was meaningless! Unexpectedly, I encountered an unexpected surprise! The scenic area is all corporate and uniformly managed! There is no noise and chaos from outside operators! It is incomplete! I admire the unique design of the water town builders! Every street is a different scene! The dishes in every restaurant are colorful and delicious! The decoration is also so stylish! Experience a travel experience that is no less than Wuzhen! Compared with the noisy commercial atmosphere of Lijiang Ancient Town and Fenghuang Ancient Town! Here you can experience the quietness of a small town! Leisurely! Peaceful! Find a tavern by the water at night! Have a drink! Walk on the ancient street after being slightly drunk! Looking at the bustling crowd! Cultivate a calm and peaceful heart!

When I first heard about Gubei Water Town about a year or two ago, I thought it was just another low-quality antique attraction that people went to purely to keep up with the trend. However, since I started referring to the guide, my view of Gubei Water Town has completely changed. During the National Day Golden Week, there were many tourists here. Along the way, I discussed with my father whether there were tens of thousands of tourists in the scenic area, but the order was not chaotic. Due to the unified management of the scenic area, there are not many operational chaos in the scenic area. The service experience of almost the entire park is friendly. There are also individual service staff with poor attitudes, but they are only a minority of phenomena. We chose to stay in the inn in the park-Duanjia Courtyard. Although the price is more expensive, the experience is good, with three free shuttle buses with reasonable routes and free luggage check-in. Especially in the morning, when the park is not open, you can enjoy the town before a large number of tourists flock in. It feels really relaxing. Even after there were many people, although some places were crowded, especially in the dining area, there were still countless views for people to take pictures, and it didn't seem overcrowded. The town was not large, but the architectural layout was really exquisite. It could be said that it was a different scene as you moved. It seemed that no place was ignored. Moreover, it was not stereotyped. Each exquisite place had a unified spirit, but it was different. By the way, there was also flowing water. This was a veritable river in the water town. The water was clear, deep, and indigo-colored. There were fish, just the right number, and no tourists fed the fish. It was completely natural. We took a full-time cruise. Although the ticket price was expensive, the experience was very good. The boat was very spacious, but whether it was four people or two people, you would be arranged a separate cruise. There was no sharing of the boat. This was a good experience. The power of the boat was entirely dependent on the boatman's rowing. It was swaying, and it didn't feel crowded on the river full of boats. I think this cruise should be more of an experience. Oh, and there is also the Simatai Great Wall. When we visited, only Building 7 was open to the public. When I bought the ticket, I was still wondering why the following buildings were not open. However, starting from Building 4, I understood the reason. The Great Wall is indeed dangerous. Some sections have almost no roads, some sections have almost no walls, and some sections are almost vertical. We chose the cable car after climbing to Building 5. Moreover, the more dangerous sections behind are not suitable for full opening. But it is precisely because of this that when we were walking almost on the ridge, feeling the strong wind and looking at the mountains, we really realized that "one is not a true man if he has not been to the Great Wall". Let's stop here.

Gubei Water Town is really good and well developed, with hotels, entertainment, restaurants, etc. It is recommended to stay at Gubei Light Hotel, which is right in the water town and very convenient to get in and out.

Speaking of which, Gubei Water Town is also a popular place on the Internet. The biggest feature of the small bridges and flowing water in the south is the charming night view when you are in the north. We arrived at the right time. Gubei Water Town looks like a southern scene, but it still has the flavor of the north in its bones, with Cangshan gray tiles and a rough atmosphere. When the hazy lights come on, the specialty shops slowly turn yellow, and the whole water town begins to warm up. There are many folk cultural activities to experience in the scenic area, including crosstalk, magic, traditional musical instruments, and Peking opera. There are also some very good handicraft shops. The more important programs are the night tour of the Great Wall, water dance shows, and Kongming lantern performances. There are many alleys in the ancient town, and you can shuttle freely by feeling and encounter beautiful scenery unexpectedly.

Leave the crowded, noisy and bloated central area of ​​Beijing and come to this quiet and comfortable water town. Even in winter, drink a pot of wine, sit by the river, seize the short winter sunshine, feel the tranquility and relaxation, this is a paradise outside the city. Brand new, clean, full of life and art. It is worth a visit!

I spent the Mid-Autumn Festival night of 2018 in Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Great Wall. The small bridges, flowing water, and bright moonlight made me feel drunk.

It is also a popular scenic spot in the suburbs of Beijing in recent years; however, the excessive artificial traces and deliberate imitation of ancient things in the architecture always make it difficult for me to feel too close to it.

After walking around, I didn't find any scenery worth taking pictures of, but I accidentally came across a place that was quite interesting - it looked like the Chinese version of the Bridge of Sighs...

But I have to admit that: around mid-October every year, the creepers here are really as red as fire! The clear blue sky and the golden ginkgo trees complement each other, which is really fascinating..

The public facilities are very good, but it's a pity that I didn't go in. It's beautiful just to take pictures outside. However, it is artificially built, and commercialization is inevitable.

Nice ancient town, you can come and experience it if you have time

Wow! Thank you so much for this event from China-TravelNote! I didn't expect that in addition to Dianping's free meal, China-TravelNote also has this kind of benefit! So awesome! ! I didn't have enough fun in Gubei Water Town two years ago, and this time I was able to satisfy my wish a little bit~



I met up with my friends early in the morning and set off. It took about two hours to get there after a long journey. The lovely town is full of ancient charm and it can be said to be a combination of delicious food and beautiful scenery!

Because it was almost noon when we arrived in the town, we immediately rushed to the BBQ restaurant we had found in advance, planning to have a big meal~ We lined up for about 20 minutes. Except for the bad attitude of the front desk waiter, the service attitudes of other people were very good. The restaurant was also quite large, with antique decorations. We ordered a few must-order dishes and everyone swept them away! ! You must order BBQ! It's delicious! The big pieces of meat are fat but not greasy! A piece of meat, dipped in some sauce, sandwiched with cucumber and put in a small round sesame seed cake, such a cute Chinese-style burger is made~ Take a bite, the mouth is full of fragrance! Endless aftertaste! Well... I'm hungry again after writing this...



There are many places in the town suitable for taking photos of fairies~ For example, the big moon on the church on the top of the mountain~ Yongshun Dyeing Factory~ But there are a lot of people.. It’s a bit annoying to have to queue up.. In fact, there are many green areas that are also suitable for taking photos. They can be used as background walls. Just stand there quietly and add a filter to make it beautiful~



There is also a Yue Lao Temple in the ancient town. At the instigation of my friend, I went in and worshiped Yue Lao devoutly. I spent 50 yuan. I wrote my request on a small red card, then shook the fortune bucket and got a fortune. After that, a big sister will interpret the fortune for you. Basically, she said good things. Just listen to it and don't take it seriously~ ~



We took photos everywhere and the day passed quickly. It was a pity that we didn’t stay here due to time constraints. We didn’t see the night view of the town and the Kongming lantern show. It was a pity. Next time we come, we must stay in the town for a night! !

I was still traveling abroad when I suddenly received a message from China-TravelNote, telling me that I had won a free ticket to Gubei Water Town. This really excited me for a while. After all, I am one of those people who never wins a prize in a hundred years. I feel very lucky to win this time.

So after returning home, I invited three or five friends (single people) to find a time that suits everyone and set off! A one-day tour of Gubei Water Town~~

From the city, take the Beijing-Chengde Expressway. According to the navigation, it takes about 2 hours to reach Gubei Water Town. In addition, there is a shuttle bus from Dongzhimen to Gubei Water Town. The one-way ticket price is 48 yuan and the journey takes 120 minutes. After a 2-hour drive, we arrived at Gubei Water Town around 10 o'clock. After passing the ticket hall and exchanging the tickets, what came into view was this starry sky town at the foot of the Great Wall with Jiangnan style.

When you enter the ticket hall of Gubei Water Town, you can pick up a map so that you don't walk around randomly. There are 5 of us in our group. Because one of our friends has been here several times, we appointed him as our tour guide~~

There are so many places to take photos in Gubei Water Town. Although many people come to the water town every day, you can still take photos of only one person on the secluded roads away from the main roads.

When talking about Gubei Water Town, we have to mention the buildings surrounding the water system, which really have the characteristics and flavor of Jiangnan~

In Gubei Water Town, you can order food by scanning the QR code and then pay directly with WeChat, which is very convenient~

As for the service, it is really impeccable. Any waiter in the ancient town will patiently answer your questions, so if you don’t know something or can’t find the way, just ask at any time.

For more information, I wrote a travel note. If you want to know more about my trip, you can read the travel note~~ Link: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/10427630.html

It’s really cool to be able to experience Gubei Water Town for free as an experience officer this time...

When I first arrived at the water town, I was shocked by the "roughness" of the north. Different from the graceful and delicate water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Gubei Water Town is full of the unique roughness of the north. You can really feel its "roughness" at all times, which is also a unique beauty.

Gubei Water Town, like all other water towns, is a holy place for taking photos. Ah, there is green everywhere, and it looks great in photos. There is a scene at every step, and every path leads to a new one. The photos are very good.

The food in the ancient town is pretty good. I recommend the barbecue restaurant! ! ! ! The barbecue is super delicious, fat but not greasy, the fat and lean are just right, it's delicious. The hand-shredded eggplant is also very delicious, spicy and delicious, yeah, delicious! ! ! The hand-shredded cabbage is also very good, ranked second, very delicious.

Good experience, super fun, very happy to have a "drama" trip with friends. Great!

I have known Gubei for a long time, and I have a general idea of ​​how it became an Internet celebrity, but I always feel that the ancient towns in the north are not good enough. However, this time I was selected by China-TravelNote to be a bee play experience officer. Gubei for two days and one night completely overturned my cognition and imagination. It was not as crowded and overly commercial as I imagined. Everything was planned very reasonably, and the operation and management were in place. 👍

This time, we were not in a hurry or busy. We walked leisurely in the hutongs in the afternoon, visited various workshops, and went to the top of the mountain to enjoy the night view and feel the coolness at night. We passed by the stage and listened to a piece of Beijing opera drum. We sat in a bar by the water and watched the oars in the lights. We also went to Simatai Great Wall to see the stars and soaked in the hot springs in the hotel... It was completely beyond our expectations. Everything was so comfortable and cozy. We can feel all of this within a two-hour drive from Beijing. We will try to go to Gubei for a vacation in every season in the future!!!

For comments and detailed pictures of Gubei Water Town, please see my email. Here I would like to talk about my impressions of Gubeikou Town. When the emperors of the Qing Dynasty went to Chengde Mountain Resort, they had to go through Gubeikou to get out of the city, enter the city from the south gate, detour to Gubeikou West Street, and then go out of the city through the north gate to Tiemenguan. Therefore, West Street is called the Ancient Imperial Road. There used to be dozens of temples and monasteries inside and outside the city. The ones that still exist today include Linggong Temple, Yaowang Temple, God of Wealth Temple and God of Plague Temple. Walking slowly on the clean and flat stone-paved roads in the town, and looking carefully in the streets and alleys, you will see the small stone bridges on the Qing Dynasty Imperial Road, the ancient gatehouses and old shops.

I took the China-TravelNote experience ticket to experience Gubei Water Town! First of all, the service is very satisfactory. They try their best to meet the guests' requirements and help them solve problems! We stayed for two nights. There are many folk cultural activities to experience in the scenic area, including crosstalk, magic, traditional musical instruments, Peking Opera, and some handicraft shops are also very good! The night tour of the Great Wall is also very good. Unfortunately, it rained that day and the road was a bit slippery, but there were staff on duty along the way! We stayed in the Duanjia Courtyard, which has a hot spring. The room is clean, but the space is a bit cramped, especially the bathroom! It would be better if it was a little bigger! I am very satisfied with the lack of odor! The service staff are kind and polite! The planning of the entire scenic area is very detailed, and I like the decoration of the restaurant and the cafe! Drink coffee in the afternoon and watch the performance in the evening

Gubei Water Town is a resort town with unique northern style at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. It integrates hot springs, hotels, entertainment, snacks, etc. Every angle is perfect and very suitable for taking pictures. Each season has its own characteristics. The scenic area is also very careful to create seasonal customs and activities in the park, so that you can remember every experience. The musical fountain at night is also the biggest highlight. Each inn has its own characteristics, but it is difficult to book a room on holidays. However, there are also homestays operated by the water town outside the scenic area. Those who live outside the scenic area will be issued exclusive certificates for easy entry and exit. Friends who have never been to the south must come to Gubei Water Town to experience the Jiangnan flavor, and friends who have never been to the north must also come to Gubei Water Town in winter to experience the Northeast folk customs.

The scenery is beautiful, with the charm of Jiangnan. Taking a boat to view the scenery is also a good choice. If you have time, you can also climb the Great Wall. I don't recommend Yuda Hot Spring. The water we went to in the afternoon was not clean, there were few pools, and 298 yuan was totally not worth it. There are various experience halls on the street, such as dyeing cloth, making lanterns, etc., and you can bring your children to participate. The service system of the scenic spot is very sound, and you can take care of pets, store luggage, and the waiters are friendly. Accommodation is a little expensive, and the price of food is about the same as at the temple fair, lamb skewers are 18 yuan, ice cream is 15 yuan, and mineral water is 8 yuan.

Thanks to China-TravelNote for the free tickets. I thought it would be very similar to Wuzhen, but it gives a completely different feeling, with some local things in it. The water town is pretty beautiful, with many unique experiences, dyeing workshops, places where you can make kites and lanterns by hand, and the price is moderate, without the price increase because of the scenic area. The water town is quite large, and the houses along the way have vines, the style is very unified, and it also feels like summer. The scenery of the church on the top of the mountain is also very good, you can see the whole water town, and the scenery should be better at night.

First of all, I am so happy that I won the free ticket! I thought this kind of thing was a scam!!!

Here comes the point! Pay attention! I always thought that Gubei Water Town was just a man-made town with no interest. I was really surprised when I came to the water town yesterday.

Scenery: Needless to say, there are beautiful scenery everywhere, such as small bridges, flowing water and houses. Wupeng boats sailing on the water really give you the feeling of being in the south of the Yangtze River. There are artificial buildings and historical relics. The escort bureau, dyeing workshop and church are all very distinctive.

Food: I went to the second-ranked barbecue restaurant. The only restaurant in the scenic area that I want to eat again may be Gubei Water Town. It only costs more than 70 yuan per person, with a total of 6 dishes. I ate the special reservoir fish. Friends who like to eat fish should not miss it. The snacks are not inferior! The preserved vegetable sesame cake at the door is 5 yuan each. Don’t be too willful about the price. But time is limited, so I just bought a roujiamo. No picture, it’s so delicious. I never thought that roujiamo in the scenic area can be delicious? ? ?

Shopping: Various small accessories and ornaments are everywhere, and there are many specialty shops to visit, such as psychedelic wind chimes, girlish music boxes, etc., but you must consume rationally!

Anyway, you must visit it twice! The weather has been cooler recently and the kids are back to school. It is perfect for couples to spend a leisurely weekend here and enjoy the night view!!!

First of all, thank you very much for the free tickets provided by China-TravelNote🎫

I'm not a big fan of the gentle southern water towns like Suzhou and Hangzhou, so I've never been there. This time I saw Gubei Water Town, which was more stunning than I imagined. The scenery of small bridges, flowing water and people's houses was still displayed vividly and vividly. Among the classics, Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Yue Lao Temple and Yongshun Dyeing Factory were all very impressive. They are all good places to take photos and pose. Hahaha, especially there is a Shouting Spring in Yue Lao Temple. It's quite interesting to see many people shouting out their own thoughts. I couldn't make an appointment in advance for Simatai Great Wall, and I couldn't see the night view because I had to rush back early, but I saw the whole town during the day, so I didn't have too many regrets. The Kongming Lantern event at night seemed to be absent due to rain and other weather factors, so I didn't regret it even more (ps: I left early because I had to take a car

It feels very good~

Gubei Water Town is located in Miyun, Beijing. It is very convenient for self-driving tours or day trips. It is most beautiful in September and October. It is the filming location of Running Man and has the Gubeikou Great Wall.

Two years later, I came to Gubei Water Town again by chance. Although time flies, the water town still quietly welcomes guests from all over the country. In the huge city of Beijing, there are a lot of cars and people every day, but Gubei Water Town is a secluded corner, just like a bright pearl, providing a quiet and leisurely place for guests to come and go, where they can unconsciously calm down and slow down.



Strolling slowly through the streets of Gubei Water Town, the small bridges, flowing water, red flowers and green leaves, and grey mountains and tiles all form a tranquil picture. Add to that the occasional sounds of folk music, gossip, and singing and laughter, all of which highlight the cultural atmosphere of the water town.



Climb up the stairs and overlook the water town from the top of the mountain. The sun is pouring down, the mountains are overlapping, and the clouds are lingering, complementing each other. This is really "green mountains and green fields are connected, and black boats are lightly dragging on the clear water."



Find a secluded place, order a cup of tea, steal a half day of leisure among the green mountains and green waters, look at the mountains, watch the water, enjoy the flowers and smell the fragrance, and all your worries and troubles will be blown away by the wind.

First of all, I would like to thank China-TravelNote for sending me the tickets. I am very happy.

I recommend you to go there on weekdays, otherwise there will be too many people and it will affect your experience. Gubei Water Town is really a place worth visiting. It is more than 120 kilometers away from Beijing and is very easy to walk along. It has beautiful scenery and a strong cultural atmosphere. It's a pity that I can only visit it for half a day due to limited time. Otherwise, I must stay overnight to experience the feeling of the night water town. There are various antique buildings, specialty shops, and countless kinds of food. It feels like you are really in the Jiangnan water town. Climbing to the church on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the whole view of the water town and the Great Wall in the distance. Taking a boat or finding a cafe to order a cup of coffee and daze are both very good choices. I will go there again next time if I have the chance.

I was very lucky to win the free experience. The scenery of Gubei Water Town is really great, especially the night view. It feels like visiting Wuzhen. There are also free acrobatic performances, shadow plays, Kongming lanterns, and natural hot spring foot baths. The food is not very expensive. I ate at the Biaoju Inn. Another thing that impressed me deeply is that the bathroom here is really clean. There are too many people on weekends, so it is recommended not to go during holidays.

As a native Miyun girl, I worked in planning and design after graduation. I can say that I was very concerned about the future of Miyun. When I saw that Miyun was positioned as ecological conservation, my heart was broken. I was afraid that it would lag behind other urban areas... But the appearance of Gubei Water Town was still a pleasant surprise, so it must be praised. It is not easy to create landscapes in the north, and it is even more difficult to have water. Although the landscape of Gubei Water Town is not as soft and delicate as that of the southern water town, it can be regarded as a relatively successful copy. It has the unique ruggedness of the north. At the foot of the Great Wall, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is a starry sky town with ancient charm. It can be said to be very romantic. Especially when night falls and the lights are on, with the stars in the sky, it can be said to be the only choice away from the city. In fact, before this, I had given up and returned home twice because of traffic jams on the highway. After all, as a local child, I naturally don’t want to queue up in traffic jams when going to scenic spots. This time, I followed my aunt’s company to take advantage of their team building, so I was able to see the true face of the ancient town. From dusk to the lights, it is no exaggeration to say that if I went there by myself, I could take photos there all night with a tripod. It is difficult to build a tourist town now, because people are probably used to all kinds of tourist methods. In fact, I like the handicraft workshops in Gubei Water Town. Interactive experience landscapes will be popular for a period of time in the future. After all, sitting in the office in front of the computer every day is not interesting. Since there is a chance to get out of the office, why not do something different. With the mountains and rivers, sitting in the quaint courtyard and doing some art, it is worth the trip. The two days of the weekend are not long or short. It is best to take a free trip in the suburbs for such an awkward number of days. Friends who have not been here strongly recommend the evening and night view. After all, the less people and the more beautiful the scenery, the better. If you have the opportunity to come to my Miyun to experience the charm of the northern water town, as for whether it is good or not, it depends on the person. I am afraid that you will know it only after you come and experience it.

I was lucky enough to be selected by China-TravelNote and went to Gubei Water Town, a place I had always wanted to visit, for free.

[About tickets] Water Town alone is 150, combined ticket is 170. I exchanged it directly at the general window, but if you want to buy tickets, you have to go to other windows. The line is very long, but there is no one at the self-service ticket machine at the other end of the hall. It is actually very convenient, you can buy it directly with Alipay or WeChat.

[About food] There are many foods in Shuizhen, both expensive and cheap. There is a special area for snacks, such as Roujiamo, hot and sour noodles, grilled sausages, etc., and the extremely popular dried plum and vegetable sesame cakes. We queued for more than an hour and bought two. To be honest, it was just so-so and not worth queuing for so long. It was not as delicious as Guokui, and a little sweet. Others should be more expensive than outside the scenic area. The cone seemed to be 15 yuan each.

[About the scenery] It was raining in the morning. The forecast said it would rain for one or two days, but we went anyway. As soon as we arrived at the water town, it cleared up! It was very beautiful against the blue sky and white clouds! There is a small bridge over Lantern Hutong, and it is a real experience to take pictures there.

Although there are a lot of people, some unpopular places are empty. For example, at the Yang Wudi Temple, there are various antique buildings and it is very quiet. It is a great place to take photos.

The dyeing factory is worth a visit, but the winery there is a bit uninteresting.

The town is very big, and if you want to visit the whole town, you may have to go back and forth a bit, so be prepared to walk a lot.

[About time] We arrived at the water town at noon, wandered around until about 8pm, and went to the church to see the night view. We visited almost all the attractions. You can refer to it.

I dedicate my first prize to China-TravelNote, I'm so lucky! I was in the mood to see the Jiangnan town, and after I got there, I felt that it was full of northern atmosphere, and it was actually a little cute~~ I also tried the shredded radish pancake, which tasted pretty good haha~~ Thank you for this wonderful prize!

I was honored to win the Gubei Water Town experience tour, so I came to experience it on a sunny weekend. It was my first time to Gubei Water Town, and the overall feeling was amazing. There is no shortage of mountains around Beijing, but the water is not as rich as in the south. So Gubei Water Town has become one of the few characteristic towns around Beijing. As soon as you enter the scenic area, you can feel the refreshing atmosphere of the water town. There is a small brick road under your feet, a characteristic courtyard full of green plants around you, and a gurgling stream not far away, as if you are in the Jiangnan water town. However, the biggest difference is that compared with the softness of the Jiangnan water town, the water town in the north has a harder texture. There are shuttle buses and rowing boats in the scenic area, and you can choose a way to visit and experience a different water town. What I chose is to savor it carefully, walk through every corner step by step, and discover different beauty. There is everything you need to eat, drink and have fun in the water town, let's talk about eating first. You will never be hungry when you come to the water town to play, from snack streets to fast food restaurants to restaurants, from hot pot to Western food to skewers, you can choose. Bars and cafes can be found everywhere. If you are tired of shopping, you can find a cafe to rest or spend an afternoon in a daze. It is very pleasant. Of course, the price is the price of the scenic spot, such as sesame cakes are 5 yuan each, lamb skewers are 15 yuan each, and beef skewers are 25 yuan each. Don't compare it with the prices outside. There are many scenic spots inside the water town. The most famous one is the dyeing workshop. In addition to being able to see colorful finished products flying all over the sky, the entire dyeing process is also displayed, which is both beautiful and can learn something. In addition, there are shadow puppet museums, mountaintop churches, theaters, musical fountains, etc., as well as the famous Simatai Great Wall. If you are interested, you can explore them one by one. In terms of accommodation, due to time reasons, I didn't stay in the water town for one night, which is a pity. However, the inns scattered all over have their own characteristics, and you can definitely pick the one that suits you. Speaking of public services, the parking lot is large enough and there are many of them. I came here at more than ten o'clock and turned into a parking lot at random. There are still many empty parking spaces. The ticket gate is also very user-friendly. There are special channels for individual travelers, special channels for groups, and special channels for electronic tickets, which will not cause congestion. All in all, it was a good first experience. Next time I plan to stay here for a few nights and slowly enjoy this northern water town.

I have always felt that this kind of man-made water town is boring. Although I have been in Beijing for so many years, I have never thought about going there to play. Fortunately, I participated in China-TravelNote’s free experience event, which changed my mind. Gubei Water Town really exceeded my expectations!

As the date was approaching, I couldn't book a room in the scenic area. I had to leave in the morning and rush home in the evening. If possible, I would recommend staying there for one night so that I wouldn't be too rushed and could avoid the crowds to fully explore the scenic area. The scenic area is larger than I thought. There is a main street and many alleys. It feels so good to shuttle freely and encounter beautiful scenery unexpectedly. The water town is most beautiful when the lights are on. At night, I climbed to the church on the top of the mountain and overlooked the sparks of the entire water town... I must stay here for one night next time!

If there is a downside, it is that there are too many people, especially in the food street. I went there on Saturday, and even at 3:30 in the afternoon, there were long queues in front of every store. Later, we ate in the restaurant of the inn. There was a serious traffic jam on the highway at night. I left at 9 o'clock and got home at 12:30.

There is not only a beautiful town here, but also the characteristic inns and water town food are worth your in-depth experience

Staff will set up every few meters, the toilets are clean, and the streets are tidy. Although it is man-made, it feels cleaner than the rules in Wuzhen. Whether it is a holiday or a weekday, there are quite a lot of people going there, but many small paths are not crowded, so you can pose for photos. It is located in the suburbs so it is not hot, especially when you go to a high place, it is cooler.

It was my first time in the ancient town, and I felt it was pretty good. Although I knew the night view of the ancient town was good, there were too many people that day and I had to queue up for the evening shows, so I saw less of the night view. What impressed me most was the green wall with the ivy leaves. The weather was good that day, and there were views everywhere. There were a lot of people on the main road. Friends who want to take it easy can take a tour on the trail, and it is also good to sit quietly. It would be better if the snacks were separated so that the flow of people could be dispersed. The overall feeling is very good. Thank you China-TravelNote for giving me the free ticket, and I also give you a thumbs up 👍

Look carefully, this is Gubei Water Town, not an ancient town. It's just a commercial town. There's not much history. But I think it's worth the trip, there are many hot springs, and you can see the only Great Wall open at night.

The whole town is not big, and there are not too many shops inside. There is a small building that you must see. At night, there is a projection music fountain show, which is really beautiful. The night view at night is really beautiful. But after dark, my hands and feet are not my own, it's really cold and painful.

The snacks in the scenic area are very good, but there are some strange regulations, that is, there are several kinds of food that can only be purchased one per person.

This water town was built based on other ancient towns under the Simatai Great Wall, and basically integrates various characteristics of ancient towns. It is also a unique experience to look at the Great Wall from a distance in the water town!

I recommend watching the water dance performance in the town, the second half is quite shocking.

But the food and accommodation in this place are too expensive, and the queue for food is at least half an hour. . . .

The antique buildings in the town seem to take people back to ancient times, and the shouts call out to the heart that wants freedom. Unknown flowers bloom beside the stone road, arch bridges are built across the winding river, swaying cruise ships float on the water, and drooping willow branches create ripples. Looking at the mountains in the distance, the green light flashes in the mist, looming and very hazy.

I've been there twice, once in summer and once in winter. It was a little colder in winter, so I climbed the Great Wall at night. It's perfect for a weekend getaway, soaking in a hot spring and relaxing.

I remember the ticket was 198, which is not cheap, but it is worth it for this attraction. It is very big and you can spend a whole day there. I think the night view is beautiful. It would be even better if you can stay overnight.

It is an ancient and quaint town. There are many places to visit around the town. The night view is very beautiful.

The autumn scenery here is completely different from what I saw in the ecological park yesterday. The autumn colors on both sides of Xiaotang River are colorful, with different shades of green, golden yellow, and red reflected in the clear river water, showing tourists that there is a colorful autumn here. The gray brick walls, red creepers, unique street lights, and gravel paved flagstone roads look poetic, but when I think of this being deliberately made old and newly built, I feel a lot less interested, as if I were watching a built stage set. Although there is no history, the developer is rich and invested 4 billion to build this Gubei Water Town here. It is said that Gubei Water Town was built in the style of Wuzhen.

The square in front of the tourist service center was full of tourists taking photos. Before coming here, I saw pictures posted on WeChat Moments during the National Day holiday. It was crowded. Although we were traveling during off-peak hours, there were still quite a few tourists because it was Saturday. But the service facilities inside were good. Guide maps were set up in many places, with detailed markings, so tourists can clearly know where they are and what other sights are ahead.

On the tall gate tower of Gubei Water Town are inscribed the four characters "Capital Keys". The original meaning of the word "keys" is the key to success, and in military terms it refers to a very important place. The Capital Keys refers to Gubeikou Town, where Gubei Water Town is located. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. The name Gubei Water Town is well-known, as it has both "ancient town" and "water town". It is thought to be an ancient water town with a long history, but in fact it uses the place name Gubeikou. However, the reason why Gubei Water Town is named as a water town, or

The kites under the eaves, the koi in the lotus pond, and the increasingly blurred old Beijing flavor have all become clear in Gubei Water Town. The entire town was built in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China.

The blue bricks and gray tiles have the charm of Beijing, and the sky above the roof is inlaid with the edge of the Great Wall.

The northern water towns are naturally different from the southern ones. Beijing's folk customs have also taken root here. Tourists can also participate in the Peking Opera, make kites and draw lanterns by themselves, and play shadow puppets and draw sugar figures in the square. Children can find fun here besides iPad, and adults are reminded of many old memories.

Gubei Water Town Study Experience:

1. Layout of the ancient town: The food street and the cultural street are divided into blocks, and each store has a narrow and deep storefront, which saves customers' time cost in choosing and enables efficient selection, which can both divert traffic and increase customer experience.

2. Restaurant and hotel pricing: There are restaurants with high, medium and low consumption levels. The hotel price ranges from 300-20,000 and the restaurant price ranges from 15-500. The consumption level ranges from low to high, presenting a funnel shape. It not only meets the choices of all types of customers, but also some high-consumption places become the contradiction in the contradiction effect of the ancient town.

3. Ticket pricing: Unlike the amusement park model, there is no pass model, but a user-selected model. Customers spend money without knowing it and do not feel bad. The high prices of sightseeing buses and cruise ships not only make money but also avoid queues. The few cruise ships also ensure the beauty of the scenic area.

4. Scenic spot radiation range and attracting crowds: clearly position northern customers as the main target. Give full play to the geographical advantages of reservoirs and the Great Wall. The characteristics of Jiangnan water towns can reduce the cost for northern customers to experience southern customs.

The overall experience exceeded expectations and can be considered as a vacation choice.

I have to praise this attraction. Although it is newly built, the facilities, environment, services, shopping, and experience are all first-class in China. The visitor center is similar to the lobby of a five-star hotel. Each small shop in the park has its own characteristics. It is definitely not the common souvenir shop in ancient towns that sells the same local specialties as in other places across the country.

Gubei Water Town is a resort town with unique northern style at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. The night view is also unique. It has become a new landmark for night tours in Beijing. The ticket price is the same as Wuzhen, 150 yuan per person. The main attractions are: Simatai Great Wall, Sima Shao, Yongshun Dyeing Factory, Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Eight Banners Guild Hall, Open-air Great Wall Theater, etc. There are some snacks for sale inside, you can try them. It is recommended to play for two days, stay there for one night, and enjoy the night view. The last time we went there, we went there and returned on the same day. We did not stay there. It was a bit regrettable.

Have you ever seen the Great Wall under the stars? When you come to Gubei Water Town, walk on the bluestone-paved path and look up to see the Simatai Great Wall not far away. This place is suitable for sightseeing all year round, with different scenery during the day and at night.

If you are not there in person, you will never imagine that the water town in the north can be so gentle and peaceful. Here, you can enjoy the water, listen to the passing years, and meet each other with a smile.

The night in the water town is colorful and sparkling with the music and water dance show. The fusion of water and fire, combined with multimedia lights and fountains, is stunning and beautiful, both real and illusory.

I think Gubei is a place you want to come again after you've been there! It can be said to be a good scenic spot around Beijing, especially the night view at night is very special, beautiful, the musical fountain is super value, the effect is quite shocking, it is recommended to visit here for 2 days. This time it was organized by the unit to stay outside the scenic area. I can't remember what it is called. I left contact information 1591042-1183 for multiple references. The boss is very enthusiastic and the food and accommodation are satisfactory. I plan to bring my family here to play in a while. Overall, it is still highly recommended!

The scenery is good, but the staff at the ticket gate to the scenic area have a very bad attitude. I just went there a few days ago. The attitude is particularly bad, which reduces the mood of the tour