Two-Day Tour of Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall, Beijing
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- Dear friends, if you want to encounter both the gentle and poetic charm of ancient Chinese villages and the majestic grandeur of the Great Wall in one trip, then Gubei Water Town is definitely your top choice!
- This town nestles at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall – the Simatai Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was named by the UK's The Times as "the first of the 25 landscapes in the world that must not be missed". Here, you can experience both the boldness of northern China and the elegance of the southern Yangtze River.
- Stepping on the bluestone streets of the ancient town is like stepping into a vivid Chinese ancient painting: courtyards in the Ming and Qing styles are scattered in an orderly manner, clear rivers run through the town, and awning boats sway, rippling layer upon layer. Be sure to visit the traditional handicraft workshops in the town: at the Yongshun Dyehouse, you can experience the tie-dyeing process yourself and take away a unique blue calico; at the Sima Distillery, you can witness the whole process of ancient winemaking, taste authentic Miyun liquor, and even DIY special snacks with distiller's grains.
- The magic of Gubei Water Town truly blossoms after night falls. When the sun sets and the lights of thousands of homes light up one after another, the entire town instantly transforms into a dreamlike world of light and shadow. Go to Riyuedao Square for a visual feast: at 7 p.m., drones transform into "Kongming lanterns" and create colorful patterns in the night sky; at 8 p.m., the Water and Fire Musical Show on Wangjing Street debuts, with dancing flames and dynamic water columns intertwined, lighting up the entire night sky. The most unforgettable experience is to carry a lantern and tour the Simatai Great Wall at night, stand on the ancient city walls, overlook the colorful water town below, and look up at the starry sky. At that moment, it seems that ancient and modern times are intertwined, and time slows down.
- When you are tired from shopping, go to soak in the natural iron hot spring at the foot of the Great Wall and enjoy the majestic appearance of the Great Wall in the misty heat; when you are hungry, try the authentic Chinese food - the hot copper pot mutton, the fresh mutton is covered with sesame sauce, and you will be satisfied with one bite; or try the Zen vegetarian food of Yuantong Pagoda, which is light and elegant with endless aftertaste. The cafe next to the mountaintop church is also a great place to go. Order a cup of coffee, sit by the window, and enjoy a panoramic view of the entire water town.
- What's even more heartwarming is that it has super-complete facilities and attentive service, and the clean and tidy environment will make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
- In Gubei Water Town, ancient history, beautiful scenery, and pleasant leisure time are perfectly blended. This is not just a trip, but a romantic encounter that delves into Oriental aesthetics.
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