Gubei Water Town is free of charge.

On December 31, 2024, a special event will be held, and visitors can enter the scenic area for free with their ID cards. There will be a lot of activities and performances on that day! 2024 Great Wall Sunset Farewell Ceremony Location: Simatai Great Wall Date: December 31, 2024 This event requires advance reservation and purchase. The specific time is determined according to the sunset time of the day. Great Wall Lighting Ceremony Location: Under the Shanshui Long Archway Date: December 31, 2024, 16:40–17:00 2024 Gubei Water Town New Year's Eve Concert Location: Under the Sun Moon Island Archway + Sun Moon Island Old Stage Date: December 31, 2024, 17:00–20:00 Luminous Dragon Dance Location: Sun Moon Island Square Date: December 31, 2024 400 drones will perform a stunning show, and there will be a countdown to the New Year. Location: Sun Moon Island Square Date: December 31, 2024, 23:57 2025 Great Wall Dragon Dance New Year Celebration Location: Simatai Great Wall Date: January 1, 2025 This event requires advance reservation and purchase. The specific time is determined according to the sunrise time of the day. 2025 New Year City Opening Ceremony Location: Square outside the Visitor Service Center Date: January 1, 2025, 10:00 New Year Lucky Bag Snacks Location: Round Tower Date: January 1, 2025 You can get a lucky bag for free, but the quantity is limited, so first come, first served. Immersive Performance Location: Various locations in the scenic area Date: January 1, 2025, 12:30–15:30 The specific time of the event is subject to the actual time of the day. You can also call for more information. There are many ways to get to Gubei Water Town, so choose the one that suits you best. If you drive, there are parking spaces, so you don't have to worry about not having a place to park. There is a direct bus from Dongzhimen (not in the hub center, but outside Dongzhimen) at 9:00 and 13:00, and it costs CNY 48 per person per trip. There is a special line to Gubei Water Town at 10:00 from the CYTS Building, and there is also a special line from the CITS Building to Beitucheng at 7:30. S5 Mi-Huai Line, train to Gubeikou Railway Station, with a shuttle bus to the scenic area. There is a bus 980 from Dongzhimen to Miyun, and you can take a taxi or bus after arriving in Miyun. PS: I have only driven and taken the special line outside Dongzhimen. The two special lines to Gubei Water Town mentioned in Method 3 need to be reserved on the official account.