China · City Tours

One-Day Tour to Gubei Water Town (English-Speaking Group)

14 Hours Round trip from CN Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day English-speaking group tour from Beijing
  • 02 Round-trip transportation and Gubei Water Town admission included
  • 03 Free time to explore Gubei Water Town at your own pace
  • 04 Recommended daytime route featuring cultural and historic attractions
  • 05 Enjoy the town’s evening scenery under the lights
  • 06 Watch the 'Dance of Ice and Fire' Music Fountain Show

Spend a full day discovering the charm of Gubei Water Town on this English-speaking group tour from Beijing. Travel by round-trip transport to this scenic resort area, where traditional-style streets, cultural attractions, and mountain views create a memorable escape from the city.

After arrival, your guide will assist with entry procedures and provide information on the journey, then you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. Wander through highlights such as Simaxiao Brewery, Yongshun Dye House, General Yang Temple, and Zhenyuan Armed Escort Agency, then stay into the evening to enjoy the town’s illuminated atmosphere, including the recommended night route and the Music Fountain Show.

As night falls, the Simatai Great Wall atop the Yanshan Mountains is illuminated, resembling a glittering dragon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Beijing
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

08:50 Guomao Station, Exit F

Schedule:
The guide will provide explanations on the bus. Once we arrive at the resort, it will be free time for you to explore.

Important Note:
Please note that any changes to the meeting time or location will be communicated by your tour guide and shall take precedence.

09:20 Shaoyaoju Station, Exit E

Schedule:
The guide will provide explanations on the bus. Once we arrive at the resort, it will be free time for you to explore.

Important Note:
Please note that any changes to the meeting time or location will be communicated by your tour guide and shall take precedence.

12:00 Arrive at Gubei Water Town

The tour guide will assist with the entry procedures. Thank you for your patience.

14:00 Day Tour of Gubei Water Town

Every step offers a new scene.

【Recommended Day Tour Route】

  • Simaxiao Brewery - Watch the liquor-making process and savor the rich, aromatic "Xiaoshao" liquor.
  • Yongshun Dye House - Discover "Yongshun Dyeing" using natural plant pigments, and appreciate the process of ecological printing and dyeing.
  • General Yang Temple - Pay tribute to the undefeated General Yang Ye, and experience the culture of the legendary Yang Family.
  • Zhenyuan Armed Escort Agency - The simple exhibits narrate the arduous and challenging life of the escort guards.
  • Eight Banners Guildhall - A key fortress defending the capital, where the Bordered Yellow Banner was stationed to guard the ancient Gubei Pass.

17:30 Night Tour of Gubei Water Town

【Recommended Night Route】
Music Fountain → Hilltop Church → Sun-Moon Island Square → Tangshi Street. Enjoy the tranquil town under a starry sky.

As night falls, the Simatai Great Wall atop the Yanshan Mountains is illuminated, resembling a glittering dragon.

18:10 【Music Fountain Show】

Head to Wangjing Street for the "Dance of Ice and Fire," a captivating music fountain show where water and fire elements blend in harmony. Its performance shifts between powerful and gentle rhythms, creating a spectacle that is breathtaking from both near and far.

20:00 Depart from the Water Town and return to Beijing.

22:00 Arrive at Shaoyaoju Station

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23:30 Arrive at Guomao Metro Station.

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from CN 1 city · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gubei Water Town admission ticket
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Tour guide service

What's Not Included

  • Admission tickets to other attractions within the resort.
  • Private vehicle use during free time.
  • Personal attendant services.
  • All personal expenses and any costs not mentioned in the 'Included' section.

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Footwear Advice: Gubei Water Town has many cobblestone paths. To ensure your comfort, please wear sports shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
CN
Tour start
CN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in CN.

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