Gubei Water Town
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What to See
Things to Do
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Hutongs in Water Town |
During the Chinese New Year, visitors can enjoy ice sculpture finished by professional teachers from Harbin. The temple fair has a Sugar Figure Maker, a Stilt Walker, Yangko Dance, a Dragon and Lion Dance and other acrobatic shows. You also can listen to the gereral chatter and enjoy traditional Peking Opera. In addition, the Simatai Great Wall is right next to this water town, so you can climb the Great Wall to have a bird's-eye view of the whole town. You will be amazed at the splendid scene from such a high vantage point.
Where to Stay and What to Eat
How to Get to Gubei Water Town
2. Take Subway Line 2 or Line 13 to Dongzhimen Station. Then take bus 980 or 980 Express from Dongzhimen Transit Hub to Miyun Bus Station and then transfer to bus Mi 53, get off at Gubei Water Town Staff Dormitory and walk southward to the west gate.
Note that Mi 53 departs at 10:10 and 16:50 from Miyun Xidaqiao, the terminal station.
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Admission Fee | Water Town: CNY 140 for adults CNY 80 for the minors under 16 and the old over 60 Free for children under 1.2m (3.9 feet) Simatai Great Wall: CNY 40 for adults CNY20 for the old over 60 Free for the minors Combo Ticket: CNY 170 for adults CNY 100 for the old over 60 |
Sightseeing Boat Single Trip Fare | Route A (available from May to October): Yangui Wharf to Yuanyang Lake Wharf: CNY 120
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Opening Hours | Water Town Sun. - Thur.: 9:00 - 22:30 Fri. & Sat.: 9:00 - 23:00 Simatai Great Wall 9:00 - 16:30 (stop entering at 16:10) |
Simatai opening hours at night

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- Last updated on Sep. 04, 2023 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Gubei Water Town
Asked by Eiw from THAILAND | Sep. 02, 2023 03:13
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Autumn period
When is the best time of Gubei water town for Autumn leaves? I plan to visit on October 23. Is it good to go there?
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Answered by Sally | Sep. 04, 2023 03:03
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Yes, of course it is. Generally the best time in autumn is between Mid-October and Mid-November.
Asked by Joyce from PHILIPPINES | Aug. 10, 2023 23:37
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Tickets
Do we have to buy tickets in advance for Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall before going there? Or can we buy ticket on the spot?
If need to buy tickets in advance, where can I purchase it with english translation?
If need to buy tickets in advance, where can I purchase it with english translation?
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Answered by Alex | Aug. 11, 2023 00:11
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When will you travel there? If during holidays or weekends, it ia advised to book in advance. You may try to contact this website, TravelChinaGuide to see if they offer the booking service for the water town and Great Wall.
Asked by Hong from VIETNAM | Jul. 31, 2023 00:08
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How to travel from Pek airport to Gubei water town, flight arrives around 2:00pm
Hi all,
May i be advised the latest time schedule depart from Dongzhimen Outer Bus Terminal to Gubei Water Town? our flight arrives PEK airport at 2pm and we plan to depart directly from there to Gubei water town. We searched on the internet and the information shows that the last trip from Dongzhimen to Gubei shall depart at 13:00pm. It likely that we can't catch the bus.
Thank you for your all guidance and support.
May i be advised the latest time schedule depart from Dongzhimen Outer Bus Terminal to Gubei Water Town? our flight arrives PEK airport at 2pm and we plan to depart directly from there to Gubei water town. We searched on the internet and the information shows that the last trip from Dongzhimen to Gubei shall depart at 13:00pm. It likely that we can't catch the bus.
Thank you for your all guidance and support.
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Answered by Vivian | Aug. 01, 2023 00:08
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Yes, there are only two direct buses from Dongzhimen to the water town, leaving at 09:00 and 13:00.
Arriving at 2pm, you can only travel by bus no. 980 Express to Miyun, then change to a local mini bus to get there. Bus 980 Express runs till 20:00. Arriving at Miyun, you can also hire a taxi or request for a pick-up service from your hotel, to reach the water town.
Arriving at 2pm, you can only travel by bus no. 980 Express to Miyun, then change to a local mini bus to get there. Bus 980 Express runs till 20:00. Arriving at Miyun, you can also hire a taxi or request for a pick-up service from your hotel, to reach the water town.
Answered by Hong | Aug. 01, 2023 05:06
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Hi Vivian, thank you so much for your useful advice. Ít really helpful to us.
Asked by James from SINGAPORE | Jun. 07, 2023 22:00
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Booking hotel inside Gubei Watertown
Can I ask if you have a list of Hotel/Inn located inside Gubei Watertown? If yes, please share. Also, how do I book with these hotels/Inns? I usually use Agoda but there are only a couple of hotel/inn on Agoda. Thank you.
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Answered by Amber | Jun. 07, 2023 23:38
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Beijing Gubei XingKong Villa, Beijing Qingxin YouSHE Villa, and Beijing Yuanzhu Xiaoshe Pool Private Soup Villa, Sunshine villa (Gubeikou Town store) are recommended. If you know Chinese, you can book on the official website of the water town.
Asked by Ken Wong from MALAYSIA | Apr. 25, 2021 01:40
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Gubei Water Town & Simatai by December
hi,
1. If i come from Dongzhimen, how do i reach Eight Banners Inn?
2. If i stay at Eight Banners Inn, can i walk to cable bar station to Simatai?
1. If i come from Dongzhimen, how do i reach Eight Banners Inn?
2. If i stay at Eight Banners Inn, can i walk to cable bar station to Simatai?
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Answered by Cameron | Apr. 25, 2021 18:38
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1. Take bus no.980 Express from Dongzhimen to Miyun Village first. Then transfer to bus no.Mi 51 to Gubei Water Town. After that, walk to the hotel directly.
2. You can walk to the cable car station of Simatai. The distance is around 350 meters.
2. You can walk to the cable car station of Simatai. The distance is around 350 meters.
Answered by Ken Wong | Sep. 15, 2021 23:51
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Tq. One more question, if I stay in Gubei Water Town Baqi Inn, do I still need to buy admission ticket?