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When it comes to water towns, I don’t know if everyone thinks of Jiangnan water towns like me, such as Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Suzhou, Yangzhou, etc. It seems that everyone prefers the comfort and freedom here, but when it comes to northern China, it seems that water There is no big concept of towns, and it is no wonder that the north is more dry, unlike the south where it is rainy and lasts for a long time, so there are very few water towns in the north.
Perhaps it is precisely because of the small number that every water town in the north is doing very well, such as Love Township Taihang Water Town, where the gracefulness of Jiangnan and the simplicity of the north are well combined. Another example is the ancient city of Taierzhuang, which began in the Qin and Han Dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It also has the reputation of "the first village in the world". Everyone said: "Suzhou and Hangzhou above and heaven below are not as bright as Taierzhuang at night";
But what I want to say most is the unique northern style resort town at the foot of Simatai Great Wall in Beijing - Gubei Water Town, which is the same as the southern water town in that it has the tenderness and gentleness of the water town, which is the same as the northern water town The most striking thing is that it has the simplicity and simplicity of the north; but the difference is that Gubei combines water, architecture, lighting, humanities, history, etc. together, and you can eat, drink, play, live and shop here. In addition, the current Gubei Water Town is red, and thousands of red leaves have begun to turn red. The most beautiful time of the year is here. It just happened that our country celebrated a trip to Gubei Water Town and spent 48 hours here Soft slow time, comfortable and satisfying.
Highlight 1: Encounter the first blush of autumn in Beijing during the day
Lao She said: You must live in Beiping in autumn. I don’t know what heaven looks like. But judging from my life experience, autumn in Peking is heaven. Friends who live and work all year round must know that Beijing in autumn is the most beautiful in all seasons. In spring, it is windy and dry; in summer it is hot and irritable; in winter it is dry and cold, so Beijing in autumn is the most comfortable and peaceful.
Walking into Gubei Water Town, you will be attracted by the scenery here. The big Nantianmen appeared in front of my eyes, "The mountain is from the dome and the water is murmuring, and the mouth is closed to the grand pass." This is a poem mentioned by Qianlong. It can be seen that the Gubei Water Town at that time was an important place for military strategists.
After walking through Nantianmen, even if you have officially entered the scenic spot, it is simple, elegant and picturesque. This is my first impression of Gubei Water Town. Rows of houses, bluestone old streets, long alleys, super-feeling alleys, etc., are the best representations of the ancient towns in the Northern Republic of China. Walking in Gubei Water Town, there is a feeling of traveling through the past, coupled with the scattered and unique red leaves, the beauty of Gubei Water Town is immediately displayed.
Walk through the streets and alleys of Gubei Water Town, and look at all kinds of small shops in the water town, you can see the water town with dense rivers, the ancient tributaries of the Tang River linger in it, and the ancient buildings and houses are built according to the water , under the cover of fresh air, blue sky and white clouds, green water waves, and towering green trees, it is like a little-known paradise, where you can take a boat tour, just like being in a painting, quietly listening to the water town story.
In fact, I prefer this layout. As the saying goes, where there is water, there is aura, because there is enough water in Gubei Water Town, it will really feel like a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. We all know that the water town is famous for its talents and beautiful women, rich water towns, and prosperity. Everyone says that the water town has beautiful mountains and clear waters and outstanding people, but when you walk into Gubei Water Town, you also have the feeling of coming to Jiangnan.
In addition to the elegant beauty of the Jiangnan water town, there are many interesting places to experience in Gubei Water Town, such as escort agencies, guild halls, wine shops, water dance theaters, kite cultural centers, New Year painting workshops, academies, etc. The one I like most is this one called Yong Shun dyeing workshop. Yongshun Dyeing Workshop shows the achievements and characteristics of printing and dyeing technology in various periods from the Stone Age to the present. It is vividly displayed in the hands of the masters. You can also ask the masters of the dyeing workshop how to operate and make a piece of cloth by yourself. It is also a great piece of travel. For meaningful things, you can also take photos here, which is very emotional, the feeling of traveling to a TV series in minutes.
Highlight 2: Visit Gubei Water Town at night to see the bustling lights
If the Gubei Water Town in the daytime has the elegance of the Jiangnan water town and the simplicity of the northern ancient town, then the Gubei Water Town at night is definitely a beautiful landscape. It is not too much to say that it is a new landmark for night tours in Beijing. Many tourists who come here express that they really want to stay here and take a good look at the brightly lit nightlife at night.
I think the prosperity and splendor here are vividly expressed at night, maybe it was very prosperous here before. The Gubeikou area is known as the key to the capital, and Gubei Water Town is located at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall. It is an important place where troops were stationed in history. As soon as the twelfth lunar month arrives, even the air is filled with a strong New Year flavor.
I think the prosperity and splendor here are vividly expressed at night. The Gubeikou area is known as the key to the capital, and Gubei Water Town is located at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall. It is an important place where troops were stationed in history. During the Longqing period, border trade flourished. , Riyue Island presents a bustling and prosperous scene. As soon as the twelfth lunar month arrives, even the air is filled with a strong New Year flavor.
What kind of experience is it to visit Gubei Water Town at night? Walking on the historical stone bricks with lanterns, the breeze blows, and there will be pedestrians in twos and threes around, laughing and laughing from time to time. Walking in the water town, the beautiful lights and buildings blend together, creating a peaceful scene. You can stand on a high place overlooking the illuminated Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Great Wall. The magnificence of the Great Wall echoes the beauty of the town. I really want to stop time at this moment.
Walking along the river in the water town, listening to the sound of gurgling water, half-pole spring water, flowing night, and echoing lights and stars, is another kind of style. Looking at the people in the water on both sides of the strait, the dim night is different from the comfort of the day. At night, you can sit in the water town, drink water, listen to fleeting years, talk about life, and talk about ideals. You can also experience the open-air starry sky dinner at the foot of the Great Wall, which will definitely give you a different dining environment and experience.
When you come to Gubei Water Town, what you must not miss at night is to watch a Great Wall music water dance show and multimedia light show, just above Wangjing Street. The wonderful moment of water and fire, combined with multimedia, music and flexible dancing fountains, is shocking and beautiful, both real and illusory. Backed by the most beautiful and most dangerous Simatai Great Wall in China, sitting on the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir, the combination of lights and fire will make tourists sigh! To be honest, this is the first time I have seen such a wonderful water dance show and light show, and the scene is even more shocking. This is also an essential experience item in Gubei Water Town.
Highlight 3: Eat hot pot and roast meat in Gubei Water Town
Gubei Water Town not only has a lot of things to do, but also food is an indispensable experience. It is no exaggeration that the food in Gubei Water Town is enough for me to eat for three days and three nights. Nalanxuan Restaurant, Gubei Roast Duck King, Temple Fair Snack Plaza , Grilled Fish Bar, Soup and Snacks, Jingyue Tea House, Steak House, Pizza, Water Town Food Street, Late Night Canteen, Gubei Spicy Restaurant, Roast Meat Restaurant, etc. We eat Guguan Hot Pot City and Roast Meat museum.
After crossing the Chaohechuan Bridge, you can enjoy an old Beijing-style shabu-shabu hot pot in Guguan Hot Pot City. The restaurant integrates classical decoration and modern design. The ancient copper pot, fresh and tender lamb and exquisite sauce make people have endless aftertaste .
When it comes to hot pot, not only Sichuan-style hot pot is famous, but the old Beijing copper pot is definitely a must. Most of its pot bottoms are clear soup, which is enough to keep the freshness of the ingredients, and every bite of the original flavor is pure. It is definitely the warmest thing for a family to eat hot pot together in Gubei Water Town.
In addition to hot pot, this roasted meat restaurant is also superb. The three musts of Miyun cuisine are roasted pork, shochu, and sesame cakes. The Roasted Meat Restaurant is named after one of Miyun's specialties, Roasted Pork, which is also one of the special dishes in the store. Miyun Roasted Pork is made of fat and thin pork belly, and it is served with vegetables, honey sauce and fire.
Highlight 4: Staying in Gubei Water Town, the superb Huotang Hotel
At night, the tired body especially needs a good hotel to release fatigue, and Gubei Water Town includes two five-star hotels, six small boutique hotels, and 400 northern B&Bs with the theme of ancient castles, with a total of about 1,500 rooms , the consumption level ranges from 100 yuan to 1000 yuan, which can meet the needs of different tourists. The hotel I stayed in this time is called Gubei Water Town Huotang Boutique Hotel. This is a high-end hotel in the scenic area, but I personally think it is super good, and it is also my One of the best hotels I've stayed in for so many years traveling abroad.
I stayed in a room with a view this time, and the price is around 2,000 yuan. Although I may think the price is high, the experience is really good. The room is very large, about 50 square meters, 720-degree panoramic room, you can lie on the bed and watch the scenery outside the window. The copper bathtub by the window is simple and elegant, with soft warm yellow light and soft and skin-friendly bedding, you can feel its gentleness while lying on the bed. Sitting on the sofa, listening to music, it seems that at this moment, I also feel the charm and splendor of Gubei Water Town. To be honest, even if you lie in bed for a day, it won't feel like a waste of time.
Rather than calling it a hotel, I personally would rather regard it as an art gallery, a Huotang boutique hotel that combines Tibetan and modern styles, and is full of artistic atmosphere. The bark-covered walls blend into the natural environment, and the local rock sheet roof is filled with sunlight, and between the solid civil structures, the light is organized inside like an entity. There are light, temperature, space, materials, and fog, which make the living experience very rich. There is also a great bar in the hotel, where you can sit with three or five friends, listen to music and drink a little wine, which is very comfortable.
As for why it is called the Huotang Hotel, this is the secret of the hotel. There is an open-air firepit built in the bar. Above the firepit is a huge circular patio set aside by a tulou-style building, creating a "top light" space and artistic conception, which has also become a feature of the hotel. Beautiful scenery. Going down the stairs, walking to the top floor and looking down, the beauty of the building is immediately revealed, and above your head is the Simatai Great Wall on the blue sky and white clouds. During the day, you can gaze at the Great Wall at Simatai, and at night when the bonfire is lit, you feel as if you have come to another world, enjoying the purity and tranquility at this moment.
Highlight 5: Morning yoga and Great Wall breakfast full of energy
When you come to Gubei Water Town, you must not miss the Simatai Great Wall. In 1987, the Simatai Great Wall was included in the World Heritage List. It is the only ancient architectural site in my country that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty. It was identified as the "Original Great Wall" by UNESCO. ". Professor Luo Zhewen, a famous expert on the Great Wall of China, commented that "the Great Wall of China is the largest in the world, and the Great Wall of Simatai is the largest of the Great Wall of China". In 2012, Simatai Great Wall was rated as "the first of the 25 scenic spots in the world not to be missed" by the British Times.
The Simatai section of the Great Wall is famous for its danger, denseness, strangeness, ingenuity and completeness. Dangerous means that it is built on a ridge slashed by knives and axes, which is extremely thrilling; "Dense" refers to the distance between the watchtowers. The nearest distance between two watchtowers is tens of meters, the farthest is no more than 300 meters, and the average distance is only 140 meters; "Odd" refers to the steep, majestic and majestic mountains of the Simatai Great Wall, and there is Yuanyang Lake (formed by the intersection of cold springs and hot springs) at the foot of the mountain, with rippling blue waves, forming a beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains; , Advancing can be attacked and retreated can be defended; "Comprehensive" refers to the unique and diverse architectural styles of the city towers and enemy towers.
In the early morning, the yoga instructor from India was waiting for us on the Great Wall. Is there anything more enjoyable than doing yoga on the Great Wall in the early morning? As one of the best ways to reduce stress, yoga originated in India, but more and more Chinese people have begun to exercise, and doing yoga on the Great Wall can only be experienced in Gubei Water Town. Practicing yoga on this unmanned Great Wall is the real realization of the realm of "harmony between man and nature".
What kind of experience is it to have breakfast on the Great Wall? I have never thought about it before. After yoga, this thing that I had never dared to think about really came true. Our breakfast is very rich, milk, juice, fruit, bread, corn, etc. After setting it up, it will be a blockbuster in Moments. Just imagine that there are endless green surroundings and the historic Simatai Great Wall in front of you. You should not miss such a beautiful breakfast.
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In fact, there are many, many great places in Gubei Water Town that are worth savoring carefully, such as visiting the Great Wall at night, seeing the night view at Yunding Church, soaking in hot springs in the hot spring city, enjoying red leaves by bicycle, enjoying red leaves by cruise ship, etc. It seems that every shop , every alley will not let you down.
The long-lost autumn wind in the valley, the dyed forests on the top of the Great Wall, and the red leaves growing along the walls in the alleys... The autumn scenery of Gubei Water Town all echoes the "paradise" described by Mr. Lao She, and when you Set foot on the red leaf town under the Great Wall with your heart, and those charming and gorgeous scenery will also become your most beautiful autumn memories.
Taking advantage of the autumn weather and the gentle breeze, quickly bring your lover and family to Gubei Water Town for a red leaf appointment. The latest autumn event schedule is attached for reference.
Finally, the transportation route of Gubei Water Town is attached. It is very convenient whether you drive by yourself or take a bus. There is also a direct bus at Dongzhimen, which is super fast.
1. Bus: Take No. 980 in the Dongzhimen Bus Hub, get off at Miyun West Bridge Station, transfer to Mi 38, 51 (or a bus with the "Miyun-Simatai" brand), and get off at Simatai Village Station , walk to Gubei Water Town.
2. Self-driving: Beijing -- Miyun -- Simatai, drive along Jingcheng Expressway at Laowa Bridge, leave from Simatai Great Wall Exit, turn right and go up the ramp, drive 500 meters along the ramp, turn right, drive 70 meters, turn left Enter Mabei Road, drive along Mabei Road for 1.9 kilometers, turn right and drive 20 meters, the whole journey is about 120 kilometers, about 80 minutes.
3. Take the direct bus: Take the bus at Dongzhimen, fare: 48 yuan/person/one way (buy tickets on the bus (buy tickets half an hour in advance until the seats are full)
