Must-see in Gubei Water Town! A comprehensive guide to avoid pitfalls

Gubei Water Town, a highly popular destination, is a rare natural ancient village in the suburbs of Beijing that combines mountains, water, and city. It has the characteristics of southern water towns and the layout of northern villages. 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving: Parking lot No. 1 in the scenic area is convenient for luggage handling, and parking lot No. 6 provides charging for new energy vehicles. Bus special line: Departing from Dongzhimen Outer Bus Station, returning from Gubei Water Town Parking Lot No. 2, ticket price is 48 yuan. 🎉 Must-see performances: Drone Kongming Lantern Show: A romantic drone performance that forms various patterns in the sky. Great Wall Music Water Dance Show: A perfect combination of 3D naked-eye animation and musical fountain. 🏰 Must-play attractions: Yongshun Dyehouse: Demonstrates Chinese dyeing techniques and handmade dyeing works. Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Recreates the life of ancient escorts, with a lookout tower at the highest point to observe inside and outside the agency. 🌄 Must-see attractions: Yuantong Tower: An octagonal tower that offers a meditation experience. Simatai Great Wall: A UNESCO-certified "original Great Wall," rated by The Times as "one of the top 25 landscapes in the world not to be missed." 🛏 About accommodation: Accommodation in the ancient town: Enjoy evening performances and activities, and play until 11 PM. Yinghua Inn: Cost-effective, convenient location, price 590 yuan including breakfast. 🎫 Detailed guide: Tickets: Gubei Water Town 140 yuan/person, Simatai Great Wall 60 yuan/person, including cable car at night 140 yuan. Accommodation discounts: Stay in scenic inns or hotels to enjoy discounted tickets at 80 yuan/person. Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 📌 Tips: Cash is required for on-site purchase of bus special line tickets. Night tours of Simatai Great Wall include the cable car.