A traditional Chinese New Year experience
Since arriving in China over three years ago, back in 2019; I was so excited to see the traditional celebrations during Chinese New year, try the local cuisine and understand the meaning of Chinese zodiacs. I arrived in China to see bustling streets holding Street food, music, large groups dancing, games of Mahjong on the street, to name a few. Unfortunately, less than 5 months later, just as the Chinese New year was beginning, the havoc of COVID-19 erupted. All events were cancelled, even with decorations just having been put up in the city's temples. Everyone put on masks, and stayed away from others. The whole city became quiet and eerie overnight as shops closed. No celebrating Chinese New year in 2019.. I waited each year, hoping for the Chinese New year to wake up the city again, but each year it stayed the same. Until 2023, where we leave the unpredictability of the tiger and welcome the balanced and calm new beginnings during the #yearofrabbit! At the first opportunity I traveled to Beijing's Gubei water town, an ancient style village. On arrival I was welcomed by a traditional lion and dragon dance at the entrance of the town. Throughout the day, traditional orchestra, puppet shows, dances, drums, and more dragon dances took place. Everyone smiling and grateful to be a part of this day. In the middle of the town there were a variety of stalls selling dumplings, noodles, Chinese New year memorabilia, DIY glasswork, kite making and more. It was a day to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in China.
In Gubei Water Town, Beijing, the building of the town is very distinctive, the green plants are natural and beautiful, and the Simatai Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty has added a lot of highlights to the ancient town. I only visited some places this time, and there are many places that have not gone. I look forward to going again next time. It is worth a visit!
Special military-style tourist attractions Gubei Water Town Light and Shadow Water Show is located in Wangjing Street, Gubei Water Town, backed by China's most beautiful and dangerous Simatai Great Wall, sitting on the Wuhu Reservoir, is a rare tourist resort in the suburbs of Beijing combined with landscape cities. It is also the majestic ambition of me to explore the construction of the ancient Great Wall.
Come to Gubei Water Town for the New Year, the elderly and children are happy, not enough to play in a day, I like the drone show the most! There are also many restaurants, no thunder, snacks are also a lot, I like hawthorn ice cream the most!
In early October, I brought my family to the water town to see the red leaves. When I arrived in the water town on Saturday, it was already more than 11 noon. I found that there were too many tourists to see the red leaves. I drove a few laps in the parking lot to find a parking space. Booked the inn in the water town in advance, and the check-in speed was quite fast. After checking the ticket, I entered the water town and found that most of the red leaves were climbing tigers, attached to the building of the water town. If a girl comes here, it should be quite a film in Hanfu to take pictures. It is that there are too many tourists in the water town. It is quite difficult to find a place with few people to take pictures during the peak hours of noon and afternoon. If you are a tourist living in the water town, you can go out early the next morning and enjoy the moment of exclusive beauty.
The night view is very beautiful, it is still a worthwhile trip. It is very very lively to catch up with the New Year's Eve activities. It is very fun to play. Various fat cats appear in various corners. The hot springs are great and you can soak your feet. I have been here several times, and what I want is this lively.