Maple Viewing Secret Spot — Gubei Water Town

Gubei Water Town travel guide is here!

Autumn here is simply amazing! Nature’s palette has been spilled here 🎨
The hills are covered with layers of red maples, and the lake reflects the fiery maple leaves
Every frame looks like a dreamy oil painting scene
Described in four words: intoxicated! fascinated! crazy! mesmerized!

✨Best photo spots:
1⃣️ Simatai Great Wall route (climb high for a panoramic view of the red mountains)
2⃣️ Gubei Water Town Pier (the lake reflections are stunning!)
3⃣️ Sima Small Distillery (ancient architecture + red maples = perfect photo spot)
4⃣️ Sun and Moon Island Square (360-degree unobstructed beautiful scenery)

📌Useful information:
📍Address: Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing
⏰Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
💰Ticket price: 140 RMB/person
🚗Transportation: 1.5 hours by car / Dongzhimen Tourist Line

📸Photo tips:
- Wear light-colored clothes for better photos
- The light is softest from 9 to 11 AM
- Backlighting makes maple leaves more translucent

🍁Best time to view maples: mid-October to early November
Come capture Beijing’s limited edition autumn scenery! Miss it and wait a whole year~