In Gubei Water Town, we learned about the charm of Simatai Great Wall in a novel and unique way, felt the wonderful traditional handicrafts and performing arts in China, ate delicious food, met a teahouse with soul and stayed in a boutique hotel. Gubei Water Town is not only suitable for Beijing residents to have an outing in Beijing, but also suitable for foreign friends and foreigners.
introduction of shops and venues
clothes worn by the three of us were all bought in the shop in front of Yongshun Dyeing House in Gubei Water Town, and they were all dyed by plants. My children and I are wearing cloth, and my mother-in-law is wearing linen. The fabric is comfortable, generous in style, good in quality and moderate in price, which is different from the common problems of homogenization, high price or poor quality in other scenic spots. I like the commercial tonality of Gubei Water Town very much, and everything sold by each store is not repeated.
Yongshun Dyeing House
Yongshun Dyeing House was founded in 19 by Zhang Jukui, a native of Gubeikou. When he was young, he learned the first-hand skills of a dyer. He used the local plants in Gubeikou to make plant dyes, and the dyed cloth was uniform, gorgeous and lasting. As a result, "Yongshun Dyeing" is well-known in Gubei and Beijing.
The first thing you see when you enter the door is the drying yard of Yongshun Dyeing House, where the printed and dyed fabrics are dried, and it is also the last working procedure of the Dyeing House.
Yongshun Dyeing House has a special film. Anyone who comes has to take some pictures among the hanging cloth. Children play hide-and-seek in the colorful sea of cloth, and happy laughter ripples in the yard.
In the back room, you can learn the basic knowledge and technology of printing and dyeing industry in China, and you can also experience the dyeing technology yourself.
Many workshops in Beishui Town can have interactive experiences.
Kite Culture Center
Painted kites on the wall, Beijing Shayan kites in the shed, semi-finished kites made by the master, and kites with a long history displayed in the Kite Museum let us feel the history and culture of kites in different schools and regions. You can also make your own unique kite with the help of a kite master.
Shadow Play Hall
Children feel the unique charm of China's intangible cultural heritage here. Images, animal totems, plus a curtain, shine brightly under the mapping of lights and the control of handles, becoming a vivid life and performing a series of legendary stories that make you amazing.
If you have time and interest, you can also experience the making process of the shadow play by selecting pictures, cutting, drawing, coloring and drying.
Dianjianzhi
Various patterns of magnetic paper-cutting and DIY paper-cutting are available for you to choose from, or you can make them yourself.
Nianhua Workshop
Experience the production of various traditional hand-painted New Year pictures, bringing a strong festive atmosphere to Shuizhen.
Lu Wanbi Fang Shu
Besides all kinds of combs, there are exquisite headdresses and handmade soaps for sale.
Xinglong Shoe House
Hand-embroidered shoes, hand-held thousand-layer cloth shoes, cloth tigers and hundreds of family name pendants, and every stitch and thread of hand-embroidered is art; You can also draw graffiti on your shoes and draw a pair of unique shoes.
Tang Jian Lantern Shop
sells all kinds of lanterns. Master can make lanterns by hand on the spot, or you can experience them yourself.
Cheng Pu
sells all kinds of scales, such as mahogany scales, faucet scales, dragon and phoenix scales, gold and silver scales and so on, which is an eye-opener.
Sima Shaoshao, one of the three treasures in Miyun, has the reputation of Beijing Laobaigan and is comparable to Erguotou.
The main raw materials in Si Mashao are red sorghum and other grains, which are brewed by traditional techniques. Dry enough, thick fragrance, sweet and refreshing. In the winery, you can learn about brewing technology and buy soju. Chenxi two brothers bought a bottle for grandpa, and the younger brothers are very filial.
Eight Banners Club
As one of the eight scenic spots in Gubei Water Town, the Eight Banners Club is undoubtedly a special existence. Guxiongguan, as the throat fortress of the capital, was the residence of Huang Zhengqi in Qing Dynasty hundreds of years ago. In the guild hall, feel the heroic spirit of the soldiers stationed at the border and experience the customs of the horseback people. Tired of shopping, I took off my shoes and soaked my feet in soup at the gate of Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
Introduction to Sima Great Wall
Visiting the Great Wall is not a hero. The Great Wall is a must-see for every friend who travels to Beijing for the first time. The famous Badaling Great Wall is crowded all year round. It is better to come to Gubei Water Town and feel the charm of the Great Wall in different ways.
Shui Gu Town is located at the foot of the famous Simatai Great Wall. Simatai Great Wall was praised as "the most beautiful Great Wall in China" by China Great Wall protection expert Luo, and listed as the first of "25 scenic spots in the world that can't be missed" by the British Times, which is a world heritage 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 Japanese worship in the morning light. Occasionally, naughty ants will keep chirping and chirping in the yoga mat. Breeze and sunshine make people full of vitality, and I strongly feel that I am a part of nature.
riding the great wall really makes you restless. The child and mother-in-law take a nap, and I ride the Yuanyang Lake section myself. You must think I'm crazy. In fact, on such a hot day, it will be cool by the water and in the shade. The scenery seen on the road is also different.
Sima Great Wall is the only ancient Great Wall that retains the original appearance of the Ming Great Wall, and it is also the only Great Wall in China that is open for night tours at present. Take the cable car. At night, the children go to the Great Wall with lanterns, look up at the starry sky in midsummer and overlook the romantic night view of Gubei Water Town.
Oh, I suddenly realized that Almond is also a hero who has been to the Great Wall.
Watch the interesting Kongming Lantern Exhibition of UAV on the Great Wall.
Under the starry night sky, backed by the beautiful Simatai Great Wall, the small town Wangjing Street holds a water dance feast every night. You can feel the collision between music and light, and the blending of water and fire.
Parent-child Travel Guide
My children and I spent three days in Gubei Water Town, where there were many entertainment activities. They are full of energy. If it weren't for the recent strength training and physical improvement, I'm afraid I couldn't keep up with them. It's the bubble summer in Riyuedao Square.
I especially recommend the children's playhouse in Gubei Water Town. It's really good! Large area, lots of fun, new facilities and few people. In summer, besides taking a nap at the hotel at noon, you can also play here for two or three hours. If it weren't for the distance, I really want to send him an annual card, haha.
There is also a big plane in the children's playroom. Brother Chenxi is a pilot and Armond 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. Before September 15th, poetry singing activities will be held every night. Listen, the hymn is full of gratitude.
There is a cafe on the top of the mountain, and the terrace is an excellent place to enjoy the panoramic view of Gubei water town. Here, I took the only photo of me and July, and I really can't take care of the baby all the time.
The children listened carefully in the starry lecture hall at the top of the mountain, and their mothers were all hollow.
After going down the mountain, I came to Riyuedao Square, where it was very lively. There are foreign movies that children like, people who knead dough and people who blow sugar. I found the feeling of visiting the night market as a child. The big stage takes turns to perform Peking Opera and crosstalk every day.
[ Where there is delicious food, there is vitality ]
Flavor restaurant
wangjinglou's boutique hotel flavor restaurant is our favorite restaurant in these three days. It can be seen that the chef has made great efforts, and the ingredients, plate setting, heat and taste are all in place. If I were in the city, I would take my family to dinner once a week. If you come to Gubei Water Town, you must try this one.
The restaurant specializes in Shandong cuisine, and the signature dish is Jiuzhuan large intestine, which is sweet, salty, soft and chewy. Braised abalone is also delicious. What is striking is the tofu tendon inside. Delicious
A super happy meal. This shop is really delicious! Wangjinglou also has western restaurants and guest rooms. You can consider living here next time. It is very convenient to eat. It is said that Jiang Wen likes to stay in wangjinglou Boutique Hotel. Many scenes of "Evil Does Not Suppress Right" directed by him were shot in Gubei Water Town.
Jingfu Chinese Restaurant
Keyhouse Chinese Restaurant is located in the WilliamEdgarHotel in Shuizhen, a boutique hotel named after William Edgar, the first international friend who walked on the Great Wall of Wan Li. The hotel has 5 rooms, equipped with a German restaurant and a China restaurant. There is also a large outdoor swimming pool in the hotel.
The Chinese restaurant is mainly based on Cantonese cuisine, with light taste and rich dishes. Steamed fish and roast beef are recommended. My son ate two large pieces of this beef, but if he didn't stop him, he could eat another piece.
Yue Tea House
This restaurant is located opposite the Blue Bridge Julia Hotel. Obviously, the cuisine of this restaurant is Cantonese, including crispy squab, roasted meat, various snacks and soup. This meal has the rhythm of Cantonese breakfast.
Qian Shan Tea House
Asayama Tea House was a surprise I met in Gubei Water Town. When I met this surprise, the hotter I felt it. I can't bear to say goodbye when I leave. Just like this pot of green tea, it tastes a little bitter at first, and then it feels a thick, mellow and sweet taste.
The whole teahouse is a storehouse of beautiful old things in the past, and it is very relaxing to face them. Sitting by the window, watching the rowing boat pass by, drinking tea, eating a handful of melon seeds, eating a fresh pea yellow, and talking with friends who came to chat, I was satisfied.
there are two kinds of snacks in front of p>Asayama teahouse that you can't miss, that is, Gubei roasted pear.
boiled eggs in hot springs
empty beer night market
Riyuedao Square will open a beer night market in summer, and cauliflower and cumin leg of lamb are the most popular.
[ Every hotel is so different ]
There are 1 boutique hotels, 4 theme hotels and 27 homestays in Beishui Town. There are more than 4 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 in the newly-opened Mucheng Boutique Hotel. The hotel is located in the blue valley of Gubei water town scenic spot, surrounded by mountains and waters, quiet and natural. This hotel has 5 rooms, which are scattered in the north and south areas.
The hotel adopts the geometric design of "blank space", which is modern and simple. The room is spacious and bright, and the comfortable big bed faces the floor-to-ceiling glass. My mother-in-law and my son sleep in a big bed, and I sleep in a single bed by the window.
the hotel will provide fruit and refreshments every day. Breakfast is a Korean set meal with lots of fruits and vegetables. The natural environment in the valley, intimate and comfortable rooms and thoughtful and meticulous service make our stay very comfortable.
The disposable slippers used by children in hotels are very ethnic and interesting. After wearing it for two nights, he was reluctant to throw it away. He must take it home. The quality of toiletries provided by the hotel is also very high.
double lavatory basins, so washing in the morning will not interfere with each other. The bathtub is oval, which matches the overall style of the hotel and the details are handled in place.
Tang Huo Boutique Hotel
Tang Huo Hotel is very special and beautiful! The inspiration comes from the combination of "Hakka earth building" and "Great Wall". The external structure is simple, and the building that looks like a brick wall is actually no problem anywhere. There are 18 beautifully designed rooms and indoor heated swimming pool and bar. It is hidden in the city against the backdrop of the Great Wall of Simatai not far away.
the "spiritual core" of Huotang Hotel-the open-air Huotang. Above the fireplace is an earthen building with a huge circular patio.
Every corner and decoration of Tang Huo Hotel has its expression. In addition to its outstanding style, this hotel is also very private. Personally, I think it is suitable for couples or alone. Maybe one day, I will come here alone and live quietly for a few days.
Empty tent camps
From May to October, 1 tent camps will be set up in the valley, each tent can accommodate two people, and the tea room, toilet and shower room are all public. There will be a breakfast basket outside the tent in the morning.
the camp 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 haven't spent the night in the tent yet.
I plan to take my parents to Gubeishui
Beijing self-driving route: after getting off at Simatai exit on No.24 Jingcheng Expressway, 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 of Huaimi Line, then take Huaimi Line train (going north to Huairou), get off at Gubeikou Station, and take Gubeishui Town Special Line from Gubeikou Station to Gubeishui Town.
Beijing through train route: Take Metro Line 2 to Dongzhimen, then change to the Beijing-Gubei Water Town through train at Dongzhimenwai Bus Station (at the junction of Xie Jie and Xiangheyuan South Street outside Dongzhimen, bus No.942 and No.855), and it is estimated that it will take 12 minutes to reach Gubei Water Town.
Bus route from Beijing: Take bus No.98 from Dongzhimen, get off at Miyun Xiqiao Station, transfer to bus No.51, get off at Simatai Village Station, and walk to Gubei Water Town.