Beijing has its own "Misty Jiangnan"

So far‼️My favorite "Misty Jiangnan" in Beijing has emerged||When I sat by the door overlooking the entire town, it was like seeing an ink painting, nestled at the foot of the Great Wall, with small bridges, flowing water, and ancient architecture complementing each other, blending the soft beauty of water towns with the grandeur of mountain cities～

🔴This town is surrounded by rivers, 🛶with multiple boat-passable waterways within
🔴Could this be the place described by Bai Juyi as "In spring, the river water is as green as indigo"? So beautiful!!!

✅Recommended to visit for 2 days and 1 night. I explored the entire town and compiled many photo spots and itinerary sequences for your reference.

🟣Transportation
🚄High-speed train
Gubeikou Station, depart from Beijing North, Qinghe, or Changping North. First train at 6:57, last train at 15:03, return last train at 17:20
🚗Self-drive
Navigate to Gubei Water Town Parking Lot, 🅿️25/day, charging available at Parking Lots 5 and 6
🚌Bus
Direct bus from Dongzhimenwai Bus Station, 2h direct ride

🟣Itinerary
Day1: Sima Xiao Distillery➡Yongshun Dyehouse➡Matchmaker Temple➡Yinghua Academy➡Yuantong Pagoda➡Mountain Top Church➡Zhenyuan Escort Agency➡Eight Banners Guildhall
Day2: Simatai Great Wall, Mountain Slide Car

🔥Photo Spots
Pic 4,5,13: Mountain Top Church
Pic 8,16,17: South Heaven Gate
Pic 18: Qianshan Tea House
Pic 1,6,7: Chaohe River Bridge
Pic 2: Pier Inn
Pic 11,12: Yongshun Dyehouse
Pic 10: Yuantong Pagoda
Pic 3: Yinghua Bridge
Pic 9,14: Kite Shop, Tangshi Street

‼Key Info
✅Visit Mountain Top Church and Yuantong Pagoda for panoramic views of the town. Around 8 PM, you can watch the drone show, then head to Wangjing Street for the Great Wall Music Water Dance Show, followed by hot springs on the wall
✅Yangui Pier, Riyuedao Pier, and Yuanyang Lake Pier all offer paddle boat rides
✅During Qingming Festival, enjoy the "Flower God Ballad" folk music performance at the old stage on Riyuedao, and encounter "Folk Music Among Flowers" performances themed around flowers throughout the town
✅Free river lanterns are available during Qingming Festival