The four seasons of the year, spring, summer, autumn and winter, go round and round, and in a blink of an eye, it is beautiful autumn again. It is also autumn, the autumn in the south seems a bit ordinary, but the autumn in the north is very charming, it can be said that it is the most beautiful season in all seasons.
In Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, on the outskirts of Beijing, there is a beautiful place to enjoy the autumn colors - Gubei Water Town. It is backed by the Simatai Great Wall, which is known as the Great Wall of China. In autumn, the leaves of Water Town slowly turn red , After all turned red, the water town seemed to be wrapped in red leaves and hidden in the red leaves, so it was called the red leaf town under the Great Wall. Now this red leaf town under the Great Wall has entered the wonderful and romantic autumn red leaf viewing season.
In fact, before I went to Gubei Water Town, I heard from my friends that the autumn of Gubei Water Town is very beautiful. I always wanted to go, but I didn’t go there for various reasons. I finally waited until autumn. I planned it with my friends. , Taking advantage of the good time to appreciate the red leaves, we finally came to Gubei Water Town a few days ago, and started my first trip to Beijing, dedicated to Gubei Water Town full of autumn colors. Let me share our 3 days and 2 nights red leaf viewing experience and must-see items in Gubei Water Town. I hope it will be useful to everyone~
DAY1, walk the streets and alleys, shuttle in the town to enjoy the red leaves
There are many alleys, large and small, in the water town. The walls of the alleys have been gradually covered by red leaves. I have to sigh the magic of autumn. It is like a painter who paints the leaves from green to red. At a glance, the red leaves are unique. The characteristic autumn rhyme and Zen can not help but think of a poem by Du Mu, "Parking to love the maple forest at night, and the frost leaves are red in February flowers", which made me intoxicated in this charming red leaf scenery.
Strolling in the ancient alleys, walking in each ancient alley that looks the same but is different, try to feel the different fun and stories of each section of Hongye Ancient Alley. The red leaves are combined with the entire Ming and Qing style architectural scenery of the water town, which has a deep beauty of Chinese aesthetics. If you look down from a high place, it should be a beautiful paradise, and you want to live here.
There are also many stores in the alleys, such as the alleys of Dyefang, Dabao Bar, the alleys of Yang Wudi Temple, Yinghua College, etc., are all places worth stopping and taking pictures.
DAY1, Hilltop Church, Yunding Cafe, enjoy the most beautiful night view of Water Town
When you come to Water Town in autumn, in addition to enjoying the red leaves, you must not miss the night view of Water Town. The bright night of Gubei Water Town is very charming. Before the leaves turned red, many people came here in the afternoon, strolled around the water town at night to see the night view, and then went back. It can be seen that the night view here also attracted a lot of people. People. At night, when all the lights in the ancient town are on, the Great Wall of Simatai, against the backdrop of the lights, looks like a giant dragon lying on the mountains, forming a super beautiful night scene with the whole town, which makes people mesmerized .
There are two great places to watch: the Church on the Top of the Mountain and the Cafe on the Top of the Cloud. The hilltop church is located on a small hill in Gubei Water Town. There are about 200 steps from the foot of the mountain to the church. You can climb the steps and enjoy the night view, and you can also see many good night views. The exterior design of the church is a gray stone house, which is very unique and distinctive.
The Yunding Cafe is not far from the church on the top of the mountain, about 3 minutes away. As soon as you enter the cafe, you will be greeted by the strong aroma of coffee. People like me who don’t drink coffee very much can’t wait to have a cup. Walking through the lobby of the coffee shop to the terrace is an excellent viewing point for the night view. You can have a panoramic view of the bright night at close range, which is unbelievably beautiful.
Tips:
The church on the top of the mountain can be visited for free, and the Yunding Cafe can also enjoy the night view for free on the terrace
DAY1, Drone Kongming Lantern Show
The venue of the performance is Riyue Island Square. This performance is very creative, combining technology and humanities. At the beginning of the performance, the Kongming lanterns of the drones flew up one after another and floated into the night sky, like a well-trained team, changing various shapes in the air, Tiananmen, 2019, magic wands, boats, people, so cool, Watching this performance seems to have entered a dreamland, having all kinds of strange dreams.
Tips:
DAY1, water dance show
The venue of the performance is at the Wangjing Building on Wangjing Street. It uses the "virtual reality" water dance control system, which completely matches the movement of the water dance with the rhythm control of the music. Under the rhythm of the music, the water shows itself gracefully like a girl. The soft and beautiful figure, changing various dancing postures, dancing to the fullest, coupled with the cooperation of lights, is simply a magic show of water.
In the cheerful music of the Water Dance Show, a vivid little girl suddenly appeared on the Wangjing Tower. This is the part of the projection performance of sound and light. The Wangjing Tower seemed to be transmitted by magic, and the magic show began, changing various shapes. And colors, as the plot changes, different things will appear, such as palaces, generals, city walls, lions, phoenixes, etc., are so realistic and immersive, it is really an eye-opener.
Among the watching crowd, exclamations came from time to time, and almost everyone raised their mobile phones to record this wonderful performance. This is the most beautiful and exciting water mist and projection performance I have seen, and it can be called a visual feast.
Before the performance starts, the musical fountain has been surrounded. It is recommended to go early to occupy the best position, and you can see the most complete water mist and projection performances. It is one of the indispensable performances in Gubei Water Town at night. one.
After watching the water dance show, there is an internet celebrity check-in point on the steps of Wangjing Street, which looks like a full moon. The silhouette is super beautiful, and then look at the night view of the water town.
Tips:
DAY2, Simatai Great Wall Picnic
The morning in the city is a symphony of various sounds, but the morning in Gubei Water Town is quiet, and you can occasionally hear the crisp and melodious birdsong. Get up early in the morning, go to the front desk of the hotel to get all the ingredients they have prepared, take the shuttle bus, and send it to the foot of the west section of the Simatai Great Wall. After climbing for about 5 minutes, you will arrive at the picnic spot, because the west section has not yet officially opened. To ensure safety, security personnel will be present.
Under the faint sunlight, enjoying the morning sun with my friends on the Great Wall while eating delicious fruit and food, I feel really good, and a beautiful day begins.
Tips:
1. Autumn activity time: September 20-October 31 (9:00-9:30 and 15:30-16:00 every day)
2. Price: 280 yuan/set (double)
3. The hotel will prepare everything needed for a picnic
4. The garbage generated by the picnic needs to be cleaned up and taken off the Great Wall
DAY2, Simatai Great Wall Cycling
In addition to climbing the Great Wall, cycling on the Great Wall is also a way to enjoy the scenery. To be honest, I haven’t ridden outdoors for a long time. I rented a mountain bike, rode on the bike, let go of all my troubles temporarily, let go of myself, and appreciated the scenery along the Yuanyang Lake and the Great Wall with my eyes and body and mind. Really a nice experience. If you choose to ride, it is recommended to wear trousers, which is more convenient.
Tips:
2. Price: Cycling Station - Simatai Great Wall, 100 yuan/person; Cycling Station - Yuanyang Lake, 40 yuan/person
3. The cycling station has storage cabinets, professional riding equipment, and instructors
DAY2, in the Duanjia Hot Spring, enjoy the night view of Simatai Great Wall while soaking in the hot spring
In Gubei Water Town, hot springs are a very worthwhile experience, especially at night, when you are so tired after a day of shopping, take a dip in the evening to relieve fatigue. There are two types of Duanjia hot springs, indoor and outdoor. Personally, I prefer to soak outdoors at night. I can soak in the hot springs while looking up at the starry sky and enjoying the night view of the Simatai Great Wall.
Tips:
Hot spring price: 298 yuan / person
All guests who stay in the water town can enjoy unlimited hot springs throughout the day
DAY2, take a scull boat, travel through the water town, and enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery
There is a river in Gubei Water Town, which is an original river channel. The river channel is basically located in the middle of the entire water town. Later, after repairs, water from the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir was introduced, and it became the current river. If you are tired of walking around the streets and alleys, you may wish to take a boat tour of the water town, avoid the crowds in the alleys, and enjoy the red leaves, green trees, and buildings on both sides of the river quietly in the small boats shuttling through the river. , You can also see many beautiful scenery that cannot be seen by walking on the shore. Looking at this "not Jiangnan, but better than Jiangnan" town from a small boat is like a landscape painting, as if people are swimming in the middle of the painting, with a special artistic conception.
Tips:
1. Cruise ship ticket office: Yangui Wharf, Riyue Island Wharf, Yuanyanghu Wharf
3. Each boat is limited to 6 people
4. Ticket price: full journey (Yuanyang Lake Wharf-Yangui Wharf), shared boat 120 yuan/person/one way, chartered boat 600 yuan/boat/one way; half-way (Yuanyang Lake Wharf-Sun Moon Island Wharf, Yangui Wharf- Riyue Island Wharf), shared boat 80 yuan/person/one way, chartered boat 400 yuan/trip/one way
DAY2, night tour Simatai Great Wall
I have never been to Beijing before, and naturally I have never climbed the Great Wall. This time I will definitely climb it once. It is said that the night view of Simatai Great Wall is beautiful at night, and you can also see a more complete night view of the water town, so I will climb it once at night. The Simatai Great Wall is divided into the east section and the west section. At present, the east section can be taken up by cable car, and the west section has not yet been officially opened. When it is a little bit dark, take the cable car up the mountain, and then walk for about 15 minutes to reach the Great Wall.
The Simatai Great Wall under the embellishment of the starry sky looks really beautiful. Standing on the Great Wall, you can touch the moon and stars by raising your hand. You must take a photo of the Great Wall holding the moon to commemorate. There are no fences on both sides of the Great Wall, so Be careful when visiting the Great Wall at night.
At night on the Great Wall, overlooking the entire Gubei Water Town, completely immersed in the brightly lit night, it’s beautiful, the wall is cracked and it’s recommended to climb once at night.
Tips:
1. Simatai Great Wall ticket: 40 yuan/person
2. Simatai Great Wall ticket + cableway one-way: 110 yuan/person; Simatai Great Wall ticket + cableway round-trip: 180 yuan/person
DAY3, Breakfast at Thirteen Sisters Women's Theme Hot Spring Hotel——Return
You can choose Chinese or Western food for breakfast. In addition, I visited several boutique hotels in the town. I will write another article and return to Xi'an.
About diet:
Guguan Hot Pot
It is located at the entrance of Wangjing Street. We ate dinner here on the first day. There were a lot of people at the meal time. Fortunately, we went there a little earlier, otherwise we would have to wait in line. It has both large hot pots and small single-serve hot pots. We all ordered single pots. There are many kinds of pot bottoms, because I am quitting spicy food recently and try not to eat spicy ones, so I chose the mushroom soup pot. I love to eat enoki mushrooms.
Wangjinglou Restaurant
It is located next to the Wangjinglou Hotel. The environment of the restaurant is very good. I really like the presentation of its dishes. It is very delicate. It tastes delicious just by looking at it. I recommend Gubei Grilled Fish Head (Gubei Specialty), Gongbao Prawn Balls , Oyster mushroom beef cubes, fried small yellow croaker, scallop kung fu soup.
BBQ restaurant
Located near the wharf of Yuanyang Lake, the most famous dish is roasted pork. I am a person who doesn’t eat fatty meat very much. It has a soft, glutinous and dense taste, and it is really delicious. I recommend trying this dish.
About the hotel:
This time I stayed at the Shisanmei Women's Theme Hot Spring Hotel. It is the only hotel in the water town with indoor hot springs and sweat steaming in the room. We lived in a deluxe double room. The first feeling when we entered the room was that it was clean and tidy. , The spatial design of the entire room, the placement of the bed and sofa, etc., looks very comfortable, and the space is also large. It is also equipped with a humidifier, stereo, scented tea, snacks, etc., which is very considerate.
The bathroom, steam room, and hot spring are on the other side of the room. I like this design very much. At night, you can soak in the hot spring, steam in the sauna and then sleep. It's not a pleasure.
After getting off the bus, walk from the parking lot to the visitor center for about 10 minutes, then check in, the luggage can be checked in, and it will be delivered to the hotel in about two hours, or you can bring it to the hotel by yourself. The Shisanmei Women’s Theme Hot Spring Hotel where I stayed is located on Wangjing Street, which can be said to be the center of the scenic spot.
Tips:
As long as you stay at the hotel in the scenic area, you can hold the hotel room card, and you can take the shuttle bus for free and unlimited times at the shuttle bus station.
conclusion
The red leaves in Gubei Water Town must be more red now. If you like to enjoy the autumn scenery, don’t miss the good time to watch the red leaves. If you miss it, you will have to wait another year. And the night view of the water town is also worth seeing, must recommend~
Three-day itinerary:
DAY1, Xi’an to Beijing, take the special line to Gubei Water Town to arrive at Gubei Water Town—stay in Shisanmei Theme Hot Spring Hotel—walk into the alley to enjoy the red leaves—Guguan Hot Pot Restaurant (dinner)—Mountaintop Church, Cloud Cafe Appreciate the night view of Water Town——Sun Moon Lake Square Drone Kongming Lantern Show——Water Dance Show on Wangjing Street
DAY2, Simatai Great Wall Picnic (Breakfast)——Cycling to enjoy the red leaves——Duanjia Hot Spring——William Chinese Restaurant (Lunch)——Take a rowing boat to enjoy the autumn scenery of the water town——Roasted Meat Restaurant (Dinner)——Night tour Simatai Great Wall
DAY 3: Breakfast at Thirteen Sisters Women's Theme Hot Spring Hotel (Chinese or Western style is optional) - return to Xi'an
About tickets:
Adult: 140 yuan/person, discount ticket: 80 yuan/person (children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters, primary and middle school students with student ID card, minors under 16 years old with ID card, elderly over 60 years old with valid certificate), free of charge : Children under 1.2 meters, etc.
About traffic:
Self-driving:
After getting off at Simatai Exit No. 24 of Jingcheng Expressway, drive to the left on the right ramp for about 2 minutes to arrive at Gubei Water Town.
Bus:
Take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen, and transfer to the Beijing-Gubei Water Town direct bus at the Dongzhimen Outer Bus Station (the junction of Dongzhimen Outer Xie Street and Xianghe Yuannan Street, in the 942 and 855 bus yards) to Gubei Water Town. It is expected to reach Gubei Water Town directly in 120 minutes.
Ticket price: 48 yuan/person/one way, get on the bus to buy tickets (buy tickets half an hour in advance until the seats are full).
