The annual Tanabata is getting closer and closer, do you have a good date plan? If you have not yet chosen a good gift or a good restaurant，you may want to take a look at this dating guide. Go to the foot of the Great Wall to spend an unforgettable romantic time!

Recommended Route

Day1 Wander the ancient town and spend a good time

The first stop - Workshop Street

As a popular photo spot in the town, Yongshun Dyeing Workshop is a must-see stop for dating. The colorful sunbathing field allows you to easily get a fashion photo. In the DIY experience area on the second floor, you can experience the fun of tie-dyeing together and make your own souvenirs.

After tasting the wine in the Sima Wine Shop, you can go to the paper-cutting store to see the paper-cutting of the Manchu people in Fengning, which is both rough and delicate. Let the skilled teachers cut out your happiness silhouette.

The second stop - Tangshi Street

Tangshi Street is full of stores and has many interesting objects. You can choose from a variety of cheongsams from the ready-to-wear stores, oil-paper umbrellas from the umbrella shop, and hand-woven rattan ware .......

In the traditional craft stores, such as kite museums and lantern stores, beautiful traditional handicrafts create a strong artistic atmosphere.

Rent a Chinese Hanfu at the Golden Jade Workshop, hold his hands and walk through the hutongs to experience the feeling of travelling back in time and imagine the love in different periods.

The third stop - Matchmaker Shrine

Step over the "Magpie Bridge" to the Matchmaker Shrine and pray for your future happiness together. Then, tie the red rope of the Matchmaker, which symbolizes your destiny.

After the prayer, come to the shouting spring and confess your lifelong vows to the beloved. And write your good wishes for each other on the prayer plate, so that time will witness your love.

The fourth stop - Ying Hua Academy

Take a step up to the courtyard of Ying Hua Academy and sit in the water corridor full of poetry and books. Feel the breeze coming and tease the fat koi in the lotus pond.

The fifth stop - Flower and Wooden Bar

It is always hard to refuse the brilliantly blooming flowers. The fresh and elegant flower room at the flower bar is filled with all kinds of flowers and the fragrance of flowers is overwhelming. Why not buy a bouquet of the most beautiful flowers in the flower room and give it to your most precious loved one?

The sixth stop - Hilltop Church

Stroll to the church at the top of the hill and look up at the star-filled sky. Look at the beautiful evening sunset over the mountains, overlooking the charming night view of the town, and enjoy the beautiful moment of sharing the same starry sky with your loved one.

The seventh stop - Sun Moon Island Square

The Sun and Moon Island Square is filled with a series of interesting stalls such as sugar figure blowing and the Raree show. Don't miss the daily performances of acrobatics, magic and Peking Opera.

At night, in Gubei Water Town, the drone Kongming lantern show on the Sun and Moon Island Square is also one of the most romantic locations.

On the day of Chinese Valentine's Day, there will also be exclusive holiday lighting modelling. When Kongming lanterns rise, let them carry this love and hand it over to the stars and moon, guarding this beauty for you.

Day2 Enjoy life in the mountains

The first stop - Simatai Great Wall

Surviving brutal wars and fierce artillery fire, guarding the beautiful mountains and rivers, this is the charm of the Great Wall.

Climb the Simatai Great Wall together with your lover. No matter how many steps there are along the way, the two people will support each other and never leave each other, which is the charm of love.

The quiet time flows in the mountains, the breeze around you is comfortable and cool. When you can only see each other, the most beautiful mountains and rivers under your feet can only become the background of your road.

The second stop - Tanghe River Boating

Sculling in the Tanghe River, swinging around the town waterway. Leave the footprints of your love in the ripples of the Tanghe once again.

Food Recommendations

Regular meals

Wangjing Tower Flavor Restaurant

The Wangjing Tower Flavor Restaurant is located near the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir, where you can look out over the Simatai Great Wall in the distance. Enjoy fine Chinese dining here and experience the perfect blend of Chinese cuisine and Western culinary techniques.

William Edgar Western Restaurant

Located at the junction of Blue Bridge and Inverclyde Bridge, William Edgar Hotel Western Restaurant can make one feel the collision of the hustle and bustle of the waterfront and the tranquillity. Authentic German cuisine will make you feel a wonderful taste.

In addition to various specialities such as roast pork restaurant and Gubei Roast Duck King, every hotel or inn at Gubei Water Town can provide meals for guests. Different cuisines have their own characteristics, and exquisite and authentic food can make you full of energy.

Afternoon Tea

Qianshan Tea House

In summer, you can drink tea to relieve the heat. Qianshan Teahouse with Chinese style is a good choice. Walk to the Qianshan teahouse, order a pot of tea, and slowly spend a leisurely time with your lover, which is the most relaxed romance.

Cloud Cafe

Afternoons with the aroma of coffee always seem extra lazy and relaxing. The hand-brewed coffee at Cloud Cafe and the beautiful view of the town in the distance can be said to be a perfect match.

Accommodation Recommendations

Wangjing Tower Boutique Hotel

Wangjing Tower Boutique Hotel is located in the north of Gubei Water Town scenic area. Adjacent to the Yuanyang Lake and backed by the ancient Simatai Great Wall, it enjoys an excellent location.

The style of the hotel is typical imitation European style architecture. Looking through the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the magnificent Simatai Reservoir. Looking up, you can clearly see the winding Simatai Great Wall against the blue sky.

William Edgar Boutique Hotel

William Edgar Boutique Hotel is located in Wolongbao Folk Culture District, east of Ying Hua Bridge and close to Sun and Moon Island Square. It was named after William Edgar Gale, the first international friend to walk across the Great Wall of China.

The hotel is built around a 500-square-foot swimming pool inside and is fan-shaped, with rooms decorated in a simple European style. The hotel has a swimming pool, gym, yoga room, reading room, art gallery and other complete facilities.

New Youth Art Hotel

The New Youth Art Hotel is located in the middle and upper part of the scenic area, near the Great Wall Music and Water Dance Show, which is convenient for travel.

The hotel is decorated in the style of old Shanghai from the 1920s to the 1960s in the Republic of China and combined with modern artworks. It quietly tells the story of the old days in a corner of Gubei Water Town.

Translated by LIU Yu

Edited by WANG Jingyan