The Great Wall + Night Scenery Harmony! Recharge Your Soul at Gubei Water Town

🎇The Great Wall + Night Scenery Harmony! Recharge Your Soul at Gubei Water Town✨ Is this really China…? Just 2 hours from Beijing, I visited Gubei Water Town (古北水镇), a village where lanterns sparkle along the waterways💫 Daytime at the Great Wall, nighttime with water town night views… Is this combination even real? It felt more like a movie than a movie itself🎬 ⸻ 📍Location • Near Miyun District, Beijing, China • 2 hours by shuttle from Dongzhimen Bus Terminal ⸻ 🌟What can you do here? 🏯 Climb Zhaoyang Tower on the Great Wall The view of Gubei Water Town from the Great Wall… absolutely stunning! It’s an easy course, perfect for beginners👍 🛶 Take a boat ride along the waterways The experience of seeing the night scenery from a boat is unforgettable✨ For couples, the atmosphere is just…♥ 🏮 Night stroll & take Instagram-worthy shots When the sun sets, the lights turn on, and the entire village sparkles! The combination of traditional buildings reflected on the water + lights is beyond words📸 ♨️ Hot springs & traditional accommodation Spend a night at a traditional-style resort~ The water temperature is perfect, and you can enjoy outdoor hot springs for ultimate relaxation💤 ⸻ 🎒Trip Tips 🚌 1. Shuttle or private car is convenient You can take a shuttle bus from Dongzhimen in Beijing to Gubei Water Town! If you don’t have a car, booking the shuttle is a must🗓️ 📷 2. Night view timing is during the ‘magic hour’! Lights start turning on at sunset, and that’s the perfect timing. For photos, use a tripod or high-sensitivity mode! 🧥 3. Bring warm clothes for the night Especially in autumn and winter, it gets really cold🥶 Heat-tech + long coat or padded jacket recommended! 🛌 4. A day trip is possible, but staying overnight is much better To fully enjoy the hot springs, night views, and the Great Wall, staying overnight is a must! 🍡 5. A paradise for snacks! Local treats like ho-tteok-like snacks, lamb skewers, butter tea, and more are available~ You can find them at small food courts scattered around😋 ⸻ Known as the “Northern Wuzhen,” Walking through the serene water town night scenery feels like time and worries pause for a moment. How about recharging your soul at Gubei Water Town for a day during your trip to China? ✨