Gubei Water Town Travel Guide | A Must-Read for First-Time Visitors

| A Must-Read for First-Time Visitors 🍁 Autumn Scenery: The red leaves in Gubei Water Town are stunning in autumn, making it the best time to visit. Stroll in the morning or evening: The town is quiet and beautiful in the morning and evening. 🏞 Best Photo Spots: Near the dyehouse, Wangjing Street, the church on the hill (with a panoramic view of the town), and the homestay area (with more red leaves). 🌃 Best Night View: The church on the hill is the best place to enjoy the night view. You can take a shuttle bus to the hill and walk down the stairs from the cafe to enjoy the view. You can also go to the Simatai Great Wall, but it is a bit far. 2. Entertainment 🎭 Shows: Drone and Kongming lantern show at Riyue Island Square, armor show, and music and water show on Wangjing Street (Friday and Saturday nights). Check the official schedule. 3. Accommodation 🏨 Accommodation: Stay overnight if you want to enjoy the hot spring and night view. Inns in the scenic area are cost-effective and often offer free tickets, hot spring tickets, and breakfast for two. If you have a sufficient budget, you can stay at the Gubei Zhiguang Hotel. You don't need to stay overnight if you only visit during the day. 4. Transportation 🚗 How to Get There: You can drive, take a taxi, or take a bus. A taxi costs about CNY 200. There are several direct buses, such as Dongzhimen (9:00 am, 1:00 pm) - Gubei Water Town (12:00 pm, 5:00 pm). The ticket price is CNY 48 per person, and the journey takes about 2 hours. 5. Food 🍱 Off-Peak Dining: If you are a day tripper, avoid peak dining hours. Group buying is more cost-effective.