First time visiting Gubei Water Town? Check out this guide to avoid the pitfalls.

I'm in love with Gubei Water Town in autumn. The red leaves are like fire, and the weather is perfect, not too hot or cold. It's the best time to visit. Gubei Water Town is about to become even more beautiful! . I visit every year. Walking through the streets and alleys of the town, I feel like I'm in a southern water town. I like to wander around the town alone in the morning or evening when there are fewer people. I can enjoy the unique beauty of the town and the rare tranquility! . 🔥What to do in the town? ✅Watch performances There are many performances in the town, such as the drone Kongming lantern show at Sun Moon Island Square, the armor show, and the music water dance show on Wangjing Street (there are night shows on Fridays and Saturdays). You can check the official schedule for specific performance times. . ✅Enjoy the night view You must go to the hilltop church to see the night view. You can take a shuttle bus to the church, then go down the stairs from the cafe to see the night view of the town! You can also go to the Simatai Great Wall to see the night view, but I usually go to the church because the Great Wall is a bit far away. . ✅Take photos at scenic spots! This is a must. After the leaves turn red, every corner of the town is perfect for taking photos! Especially where there are homestays, there will be more red leaves! My favorite photo spots: the area near the dyehouse, Wangjing Street, and the hilltop church with a panoramic view of the town! . ‼️Do you need to stay overnight in the town? If you want to soak in the hot springs and take night photos, I think it's better to stay overnight because there are no people in the morning! If you want to save money, you can stay at an inn outside the town. Many inns in the scenic area offer free tickets and hot spring tickets for two people, including breakfast. I like it. If you have a bigger budget, you can stay at the Gubei Zhiguang Hotel. If you just want to watch performances and take photos during the day, you don't need to stay overnight! . 🚎How is the transportation in the town? You can drive, take a taxi, or take a bus. I took a taxi before, and the fare was over 200 yuan. There are several direct bus routes, all priced at 48 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 2 hours. The specific routes are as follows: Dongzhimen (9:00, 13:00) - Gubei Water Town (12:00, 17:00); CYTS Building (10:00) - Gubei Water Town (14:00); CITS Building (7:30 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (16:30); Bird's Nest (9:00 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (13:00); Dongjiaominxiang Hotel (9:20 on weekends and holidays) - Gubei Water Town (12:00) . 🔔About dining If you are a day-tripper and a solo traveler, try to avoid peak dining times because there are many people! Also, remember to buy group deals for better value! I like the bridgehead cake, snail noodles, and clay pot rice in the town~