Beijing's Hidden Gem Revealed! Gubei Water Town, a Beauty Beyond This World

📍Location: Gubei Water Town is located in Miyun District, Beijing. It's a replica ancient scenic area themed around northern water towns. It combines the gentle beauty of southern water towns with the solid architecture of the north, making it a popular day trip destination from Beijing. 🚗Transportation: 1. Self-driving: Take exit 24 from the Beijing-Chengde Expressway, about 1.5 hours direct drive, parking lot costs 10 yuan/day. 2. Public transportation: Take the Gubei Water Town special line from Dongzhimen (48 yuan/person, departures at 9:00/12:00/15:30 on working days, with additional buses on holidays). Lazy person's recommendation: Book a "round-trip shuttle + ticket" package through platforms like Trip.com for convenience. 3. High-speed rail: Take the S5 line from Beijing North Station to Gubekou Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus (ticket discounts available in spring). 👍️Must-visit spots: 1. Recommended route: Main entrance → Yongshun Dye House (beautiful light and shadow at the cloth drying field) → Zhenyuan Escort Agency → Hilltop Church (panoramic view) → Simatai Great Wall (the only section of the Ming Great Wall open for night tours). 2. **Special experiences** - **Rowing boat ride**: Experience the charm of a water town, recommend Route A (Yangui Dock → Sun and Moon Island Dock, 80 yuan/person). - **Intangible cultural heritage crafts**: Tie-dye, shadow puppetry, kite DIY, perfect for families. - **Hot springs**: Longfeng Pool Hot Springs or Gubei Light Hotel's infinity pool, especially recommended in winter. 3. **Night highlights** - **Water show**: 19:30 3D light and music fountain performance at Wangjing Street. - **Drone show**: Weekend exclusive, hundreds of drones light up the night sky (spring activities may change to other themes). - **Night tour of Simatai**: Climb the Great Wall with lanterns, where starlight meets lamplight for maximum romance. 🎟️Tickets: Gubei Water Town scenic area 140 yuan/person, Simatai Great Wall 40 yuan/person (day tour). Recommended to buy combo tickets (water town + Great Wall combo 170 yuan, night tour ticket 80 yuan) for better value. - **Hidden benefit**: Stay at hotels within the scenic area for free admission and free shuttle service. - **Special offers**: Pay attention to scenic area promotions, such as free Great Wall day tour tickets during the May Day period. 💗Other tips: May Day holiday (late April to early May 2025): Poet-themed parades and poetry/drinking competitions, follow the official "Drunk Travel Through Millennium" wonderful journey. Holiday activities: Such as drone shows and intangible cultural heritage markets. Check the "Gubei Water Town" official WeChat account for the latest arrangements before your trip.