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Gubei Water Town leans against the Simatai Great Wall. Row upon row of houses, old quartzite streets and long Hutongs show the style and features of the old town. River channels are scattered between streets;
GUBEI
December 7-8
December 14-15
December 21-22
800RMB/750RMB/700RMB
2 Days · 1 Night
Highlights
✨ Take self-guided tours of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall
✨ Private experience for and your group only, with flexible itinerary
✨ Explore the night view of Simatai Great Wall, with a chance to witness a breathtaking sunset
✨ Enjoy the romantic and serene ambiance of Gubei Water Town, both day and night
✨ We will stay over night in the town
ITINERARY
D1
Arrive in Gubei Watertown
Dec 7/14/21
In the morning, your tour guide and driver will pick you up at the meeting point and drive you to Gubei Water Town, a themed resort by picturesque canals, offers a tranquil escape reminiscent of the Southern Yangtze River water towns. As you stroll along the stone-paved streets, you can admire the serene lake views, ancient stone bridges, beautiful pavilions, and traditional northern Chinese architecture. Attractions such as Sima Brewery, Dyeing House, Yinghua Academy, Yang Wudi Ancestral Hall, and Zhenyuan Bodyguard Bureau invite further exploration. Additionally, climbing to the hilltop church rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view of the town.
After dinner, you can take the cable car up to the wall to enjoy the stunning night views. Currently, only the section between Watchtowers No.5 and No.6 is open for night tours. You'll spend about an hour on the wall before taking the cable car back down and checking into your hotel in Gubei Water Town. If visiting between May and October, you might catch a breathtaking sunset over the Great Wall.
The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure in the charming Gubei Water Town. Depending on the season, you may experience water shows and drone performances.
Optional Activities: If you're interested, engage in activities in Gubei Water Town, such as brewing, dyeing, crossbow shooting, or paper-making.
Tips：
Simatai Great Wall Day Tour
Ticketing time: 9:00-15:00
Simatai Great Wall Night Tour
Ticketing time: 17:30-21:30
D2
Zhangbi Ancient Castle · Wang Family Mansion
Dec 8/15/22
After breakfast, commence the day’s adventure with exploration of Gubei Watertown.
Some other things to do:
1.Visit the Yuantong Pagoda Temple
Opening hours 8:00-17:00
It is located just beside the shuttle bus station-Mountain Water City Station, 2 mins walking from William Edgar Boutique Hotel.
The temple is only accessible by uphill stairs, but not stressful, within 10 mins.
2.Visit the Mountaintop Church
It is located in the Wolongbao Folk Culture Region, just beside the Great Wall Academy Inn.
Enjoy awesome panaromic view of Water Town, there is also a nice Caffe opening till 22:00.
You can reach by climbing some stairs in 5mins, or by shuttle bus.
3. Walk through Wangjing Street
4. Enjoy free shows on the Sun& Moon Island Square
5. Soak your feet in the public hot springs
Located outside the Biaoju Foot care, where you can enjoy the nice foot message(not free) as well.
6.Enjoy the Mineral hot springs
It is a major attraction of the town. Bring your swimsuits if you are staying overnight. Most hotels will offer you free vouchers for one of the hot springs in town
you will be transferred back to Beijing in the afternoon
BASIC CONTENT
/ Group Discount /
≧2people,30rmb off/person
≧4people,50rmb off/person
Fee included：
· Round-trip bus ride
· All-day entrance ticket to Gubei Watertown（2Days）
· One night accommodation in Gubei Town with next morning breakfasts
【If you want to live in a room alone, you need to pay 400RMB】
*Note: Our trip prices are based on double occupancy (two people per room). A private room charge (single supplement fee) is added for single room requests and also If no one else signs up to share, you will get a private room with an additional cost as well.
👉 Meals:
Day2：Hotel Breakfast
· FCN exclusive guidance&security services
· Insurance
· Drinking water: 1 bottle/person
Cost excluded：
👉 Single room supplement
👉 Recommended optional activities（Optional）
· Simatai Great Wall Day trip: CNY40
· Simatai Great Wall Day tour: CNY180/2-way cable car
· Simatai Great Wall Day tour: CNY110/1-way cable car
· Simatai Great Wall Night tour: CNY160/2-way cable car
· Sightseeing Boat Single Trip Fare
Route A (available from May to October): Yangui Wharf to Yuanyang Lake Wharf: CNY120
Route B: Yangui Wharf to Riyue Island Wharf: CNY80
Route C: Yuanyang Lake Wharf to Riyue Island Wharf: CNY80
Children below 4.9 feet (1.5m) enjoy half price.
Notice:
You can charter a boat, which can accommodate six passengers, including infants. The cost is:
Route A: CNY600
Route B / C: CNY400
👉 Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the itinerary.
👉 Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
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How soon before our trip do you need payment?
Early booking is always better than being rushed, and we would suggest booking to be 2-4 weeks earlier than your departure so as to guarantee the booking items.
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When should we pay the deposit and the balance?
Certain deposit will be paid if you decide to book, and the balance is required to be paid 7 days prior to your arrival. If booking is less than 7 days, full payment is required.
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About the area：
Situated in Gubeikou Town of Miyun County in Beijing, Gubei Water Town surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall, the most dangerous and majestic section of the entire Great Wall. Regarded as 'Wuzhen in Beijing', Gubei Water Town boasts a combination of mountains, water and ancient villages.
The water town is built on the former 5 sub natural villages of Simatai Village at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. The Simatai village was developed from Simatai Castle built during the reign of Emperor Wanli ( 1573 -1620 ) in Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644 ).
It is not a historical water town, it is a replica of Wuzhen Water Town in the Southern China, has developed into a large-scale sightseeing and holiday destination. Covering an area of 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers), the holiday resort includes two scenic districts, the Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall.
The Simatai Great Wall is a part of Gubei Water Town International Holiday Resort. Only watchtowers East 2 to East 10 open to public. It is decorated with lights at night. The Simatai West section is not opened to public. Please note that you're not able to walk toward Jinshanling Great Wall or in reverse.
Explore the Gubei Water Town：
Activities to do
Besides sightseeing, visitors can experience unique local customs and participate in native activities. If you like Chinese spirits, the Sima Distillery may be a nice choice. You can smell the aroma of the spirits from afar before you reach there. You can also witness the process of spirits making.
In the Yongshun Dye House, red, green, yellow and blue cloths hang flapping in the breeze. Some old-style looms and spinning machines are on display. You can learn about ecological cloth printing and dyeing, and even create your own DIY work with the help of craftsmen.
In addition, you can spend your leisure time in the Yinghua Academy, where many Confucian classics, historical records, philosophical writings and miscellaneous works have been collected. You can read and enjoy some afternoon tea to relax and refresh yourself.
There is also a Yang Wudi Temple built to commemorate the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in various wars. Generations of the Yang family devoted themselves to defending their country.
Zhenyuan Safeguard Agency will demonstrate to you the real life of the ancient armed safeguards.
The Eight Banners House enables you to learn the traditions and the customs of Gubei Pass.
Some other things to do:
1.Visit the Yuantong Pagoda Temple
Opening hours 8:00-17:00
It is located just beside the shuttle bus station-Mountain Water City Station, 2 mins walking from William Edgar Boutique Hotel.
The temple is only accessible by uphill stairs, but not stressful, within 10 mins.
2.Visit the Mountaintop Church
It is located in the Wolongbao Folk Culture Region, just beside the Great Wall Academy Inn.
Enjoy awesome panaromic view of Water Town, there is also a nice Caffe opening till 22:00.
You can reach by climbing some stairs in 5mins, or by shuttle bus.
3. Walk through Wangjing Street
4. Enjoy the he Great Wall Music Fountain Show(Latest updating on Dec.13.2018, adjustment to be made until further notice)
Available schedule: 18:00-18:20/18:40-19:00/19:20-19:40/20:00-20:20 (20 mins’ duration for one session). On Friday and Saturday, additional session 20:40-21:00 is available.
It is located near the Great Wall entrance, will be a pleasant stop after your night tour on the Great Wall.
5. Enjoy free shows on the Sun& Moon Island Square
Performances throughout the day assuming you visit between about March and October. You also can enjoy traditional Peking Opera.
6. Soak your feet in the public hot springs
Located outside the Biaoju Foot care, where you can enjoy the nice foot message(not free) as well.
7.Enjoy the Mineral hot springs
It is a major attraction of the town. Bring your swimsuits if you are staying overnight. Most hotels will offer you free vouchers for one of the hot springs in town, absolutely FREE.
If you are staying at Royal Palace Hot spring Hotel or Duanjia Courtyard Inn, the free Hot spring is inside your hotel, very convenient.
8. Happy kids Nation and lantern shop-for kids
As for little kids, there is a special place named “Happy kids Nation” for them as well, located near the William Edgar Boutique Hotel, could easily be reached from the shuttle bus stop “Mountain Water City Station”. Also, the attractive lantern shops are children's favorite place, kids can make their own lanterns with guidance of the craftsmen.
What to Eat ：
there are many restaurants, stores and over ten related service facilities are also available. Travelers can find Halal Restaurant, Italian Café and Great Wall Bar for food and drink. Some local snacks, such as spiced corned eggs, pancakes, porridge, dumplings and barbecued pork, are worth a try.
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