Gubei Water Town Parent-Child Guide Recommended Family Hotels in Gubei Water Town

Beishui Town is a place that many Beijingers yearn for. It is like a paradise, making people feel relaxed and happy. Everything here reflects people's increased interest in life and meets everyone's needs and entertainment. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

In Gubei Water Town, we learned about the charm of Simatai Great Wall in a novel and unique way, experienced the wonderful traditional Chinese handicrafts and performing arts, ate delicious food, encountered soulful teahouses, and stayed in A boutique hotel. Gubei Water Town is not only suitable for Beijing citizens to have an outing in Beijing, but also for foreign friends and foreigners.

Introduction to stores and venues

The clothes the three of us wore were bought in the store in front of Yongshun Dyeing House in Gubei Water Town, and they were all plant-dyed. My children and I wore cloth, and my mother-in-law wore linen. The fabrics are comfortable, the styles are generous, the quality is good, and the prices are moderate. It is different from the problems of homogeneity, high price or poor quality that are common in other attractions. I really like the commercial tone of the entire Gubei Water Town. The items sold in each store are not the same.

Yongshun Dyeing House

Yongshun Dyeing House was founded in 1900 by Zhang Jukui, a native of Gubeikou. When he was young, he learned the dyer's skills first hand. He used local plants in Gubeikou to make his own plant dyes, and the cloth he dyed was uniform, gorgeous and long-lasting. As a result, "Yongshun Ran" became famous in Gubei and also became famous in Beijing.

The first thing you see when you enter the door is the drying field of Yongshun Dyeing House. This is where printed and dyed fabrics are dried, and it is also the last process of the dyeing house.

Yongshun Dyeing Workshop has a special film. Everyone who comes has to take a few photos among the high hanging cloths. The children played hide-and-seek in the colorful sea of ??cloth, and their happy laughter rippled through the courtyard.

In the back room, you can learn about the basic knowledge and techniques of China's printing and dyeing industry, and you can also experience the dyeing process first-hand.

Many workshops in Beishui Town offer interactive experiences.

Kite Culture Center

The painted kites on the wall, the Beijing Shayan kites in the shed, the semi-finished kites made by the master, and the historical kites displayed in the Kite Museum, let us Feel the history and culture of kites in different schools and different regions. You can also make your own unique kite with the help of a kite master.

Shadow Puppet Theater

Children can experience the unique charm of China’s intangible cultural heritage here. Images, animal totems, plus a curtain, shine under the mapping of lights and the control of the handle, becoming each living life, interpreting a series of legendary stories that will amaze you.

If you have time and interest, you can also experience the production process of shadow puppets by selecting pictures, cutting, drawing, coloring, drying, etc.

Electric Construction Magazine

Magnetic paper-cutting and DIY paper-cutting in various patterns are available for you to choose from, or you can participate in making them yourself.

Nianhua Workshop

Experience the production of various traditional hand-painted New Year pictures, bringing a strong festive atmosphere to the water town.

Lü Wanbi Fang Shu

In addition to various combs, there are also exquisite headwear and handmade soaps for sale.

Xinglong Shoe House

Handmade embroidered shoes, hand-held thousand-layer cloth shoes, cloth tigers, pendants with hundreds of family names, every stitch and thread of hand-embroidered is art; you can also put it on shoes Use hand-drawn graffiti to create a unique pair of shoes.

Tangjian Lantern Shop

Sells all kinds of lanterns. The master can hand-make lanterns on site, and you can also experience it yourself.

Cheng Pu

Sells various mahogany scales, faucet scales, dragon and phoenix scales, gold and silver scales and other scales, which is an eye-opener.

Sima Shaoshao, one of the three treasures of Miyun, has the reputation of Beijing Laobaigan, comparable to Erguotou.

The main raw materials of Sima Shao are red sorghum and other grains, and it is brewed using traditional techniques. Dry enough, with a strong aroma, sweet and refreshing. At the brewery, you can learn about brewing techniques and buy soju. The two brothers Chen Xi bought a bottle for their grandfather. The brothers were very filial.

Eight Flags Club

As one of the eight scenic spots in Gubei Water Town, the Eight Flags Club is undoubtedly a special existence. Ancient Xiongguan, as the chokepoint of the capital, was the residence of Huang Zhengqi of the Qing Dynasty hundreds of years ago. In the guild hall, you can feel the majestic appearance of the soldiers stationed on the border and experience the customs and customs of the horseback people. When I was tired of shopping, I took off my shoes and soaked in the foot bath at the entrance of Zhenyuan Escort Bureau.

Introduction to Sima Great Wall

Visiting the Great Wall is not a hero. The Great Wall is a must-see tourist attraction for everyone who travels to Beijing for the first time. The famous Badaling Great Wall is crowded all year round. Why not come to Gubei Water Town and experience the charm of the Great Wall in a different way.

Shuigu Town is located at the foot of the famous Simatai Great Wall. The Simatai Great Wall was praised as "the most beautiful Great Wall in China" by Luo, a Chinese Great Wall conservation expert, and was listed first among the "25 unmissable attractions in the world" by the British "Times". It is a world heritage-level landscape.

In Gubei Water Town, you can see the Simatai Great Wall from many angles.

Night View of the Great Wall

I booked "Great Wall Yoga" and experienced the feeling of doing sun salutations in the morning light. Occasionally there are naughty ants chirping in my ears and cicadas chirping on the yoga mat. The breeze and sunshine were energizing and I felt strongly that I was a part of nature.

Riding on the Great Wall is really exciting.

The children and mother-in-law took a nap while I rode the Yuanyang Lake section by myself. You must think I'm crazy. In fact, on a hot day like this, it can be quite cool to be by the water and in the shade. The scenery seen on the road is also different.

The Sima Great Wall is the only ancient Great Wall that retains the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall. It is also the only Great Wall in China that is open for night tours. Taking the cable car, the children carried lanterns to the Great Wall at night, looking up at the stars in midsummer and overlooking the romantic night view of Gubei Water Town.

Oh, I suddenly realized that Xing’er was also a hero who had been to the Great Wall.

Watch the interesting drone Kongming Lantern display on the Great Wall.

Under the starry night sky, with the beautiful Simatai Great Wall in the background, a water dance feast is held every night on Wangjing Street in the small town. You can feel the collision of music and light, the blending of water and fire.

Parent-child travel guide

My children and I spent three days in Gubei Water Town, where there are many entertainment activities. They are full of energy. If it weren't for my recent strength training and physical improvements, I probably wouldn't be able to keep up with them. It’s bubble summer in Riyue Island Square.

I especially recommend the children’s playhouse in Gubei Water Town, it’s really good! Large area, lots of fun, new facilities, few people. In addition to taking a nap in the hotel at noon, the hottest time in summer, you can also play here for two or three hours. If it weren't for the long distance, I would really like to give him an annual card, haha.

There is also a large airplane in the children's playroom. Brother Chenxi is a pilot and Almond is a flight attendant. They said they would take me to Chicago.

After dinner, I went to the church on the top of the mountain. There will be poetry singing events every night until September 15th. Listen, the Psalms are filled with gratitude.

There is a cafe on the top of the mountain, and the terrace is an excellent location to enjoy the panoramic view of Gubei Water Town. Here, I took the only photo of me and July. I really can’t take care of the baby all the time.

The children listened carefully in the starry sky lecture hall on the top of the mountain, and their mothers were all hollow.

After going down the mountain, we came to Riyue Island Square, which was very lively. There are foreign movies that kids love, dough kneaders, and candy blowers. I found the feeling of visiting the night market when I was a child. Peking opera and cross talk performances take turns on the big stage every day.

[Wherever there is food, there is vitality]

Flavorful Restaurant

The boutique hotel-flavored restaurant in Wangjing Tower is our favorite restaurant in the past three days . It can be seen that the chef has put a lot of effort into it, and the ingredients, presentation, heat, and taste are all on point. If I'm in town, I take my family out for dinner once a week. If you come to Gubei Water Town, you must try this restaurant.

The restaurant specializes in Shandong cuisine and ordered the signature nine-turn large intestine, which is sweet, salty, soft, glutinous and chewy. The braised abalone is also delicious. What is eye-catching is the tofu gluten inside. Tastes great

A super happy meal. This shop is so delicious! Wangjing Tower also has a Western restaurant and guest rooms. You may consider staying here next time. It is very convenient to eat. It is said that Jiang Wen likes to stay at the Wangjing Tower Boutique Hotel, and many scenes of "The Evil Can Suppress the Right" directed by him were shot in Gubei Water Town.

Jingfu Chinese Restaurant

Keyhouse Chinese Restaurant is located in the William Edgar Hotel in Water Town. This is a restaurant named after William Edgar, the first international friend to hike the Great Wall. A boutique hotel named after William Edgar Gail. The hotel has 50 rooms and is equipped with a German restaurant and a Chinese restaurant. There is also a large outdoor swimming pool on site.

The Chinese restaurant mainly focuses on Cantonese cuisine, with light taste and rich dishes. Recommended steamed fish and roast beef. My son ate two large chunks of this beef, but he could have had another if he hadn't been stopped.

Yue Tea House

This restaurant is located opposite Lanqiao Yeqing Hotel. It's obvious that the restaurant's cuisine is Cantonese, with crispy squab, roast pork, various dim sum and soups. This meal has the rhythm of a Cantonese breakfast.

Qianshan Tea House

Asayama Teahouse was a surprise I encountered in Gubei Water Town. When I encountered this surprise, the more I felt about it, the hotter it became. When I left, I couldn't bear to say goodbye. Just like this pot of green tea, there is a slightly bitter taste at first, and then you feel a strong, mellow and sweet taste.

The entire teahouse is a warehouse of beautiful old things from the past, and it is very relaxing to face them. I am satisfied sitting by the window, watching the rowing boats passing by, sipping tea, eating a handful of melon seeds, eating a fresh pea yellow, and talking to the friends who came to chat.

There are two snacks at the entrance of Asayama Teahouse that you can’t miss, namely Gubei roasted pears.

Hot spring boiled eggs

Kongxing Beer Night Market

Riyuedao Square will open a beer night market in the summer, and cauliflower and cumin lamb shanks are the most popular .

[Each hotel is so different]

Beishui Town has 10 boutique hotels, 4 theme hotels, and 27 B&Bs. There are more than 40 hotels to choose from, rich and frugal, with different styles.

Mucheng Boutique Hotel

This time I took my children to Gubei Water Town and stayed at the newly opened "Mucheng" boutique hotel. The hotel is located in the Blue Valley, a scenic spot in Gubei Water Town, surrounded by mountains and rivers, quiet and natural. This hotel has 50 rooms, distributed in an orderly manner in the north and south areas.

The hotel adopts a "blank" geometric design, which is modern and simple. The rooms are spacious and bright, and the comfortable large bed faces the floor-to-ceiling glass. My mother-in-law and son and I slept on a large bed, and I slept on a single bed by the window.

The hotel will provide fruits and refreshments every day. Breakfast is a Korean set menu with plenty of fruits and vegetables. The natural environment in the valley, the intimate and comfortable rooms, and the thoughtful and meticulous service made our stay very comfortable.

The disposable slippers used by children in the hotel are very ethnic and interesting. After wearing it for two nights, he was reluctant to throw it away. He had to take it home. The toiletries provided by the hotel are also of high quality.

Double toilet basins, washing in the morning will not interfere with each other. The bathtub is oval in shape, matching the overall style of the hotel, and the details are well processed.

Tanghuo Boutique Hotel

Tanghuo Hotel is very special and beautiful! The inspiration comes from the combination of "Hakka Earth Building" and "Great Wall". The exterior structure is simple, and the building that looks like a brick wall actually has no problems whatsoever. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms and an indoor heated swimming pool and bar. It is hidden in the city against the backdrop of the Simatai Great Wall not far away.

The "spiritual core" of the firepit hotel - the open-air firepit. Above the fire pit is an earth building with a huge circular patio.

Every corner and decoration of Tanghuo Hotel has its expression. As well as being outstanding in style, this hotel is also very personal. I personally think it is suitable for couples or alone. Maybe one day I will come here alone and live quietly for a few days.

Kongxing Tent Camp

From May to October, 10 tent camps will be set up in the valley. Each tent can accommodate two people, with tea rooms, toilets and shower rooms. They are all private. A breakfast basket will be placed outside the tent in the morning.

The campground price is 399 yuan on weekends and 299 yuan on weekdays. This is a unique summer activity launched by Gubei Water Town, and it is also a different choice and experience. Seriously, I have yet to spend a night in a tent.

I plan to take my parents to Gubei Water

Beijing self-driving route: Get off at Simatai Exit No. 24 of Jingcheng Expressway and drive left on the right ramp for about 2 minutes.

Railway route from Beijing: Take Metro Line 13 and get off at Huoying Station, walk about 323 meters to Huangtudian Station on the Huaimi Line, then take the Huaimi Line train (north to Huairou). Get off at Beikou Station and take the Gubei Water Town Special Line from Gubeikou Station to Gubei Water Town.

Beijing direct train route: Take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen, transfer to the Beijing-to-Beijing bus station at Dongzhimenwai Bus Station (junction of Xiejie and Xiangheyuan South Street outside Dongzhimen, bus No. 942 and No. 855) The direct train to Gubei Water Town is expected to arrive at Gubei Water Town in 120 minutes.

Bus route from Beijing: Take bus 980 from Dongzhimen, get off at Miyun Xiqiao Station, transfer to bus No. 51, get off at Simataicun Station, and walk to Gubei Water Town .