The Charming Ancient Town-Gubeikou

As we all know, the Great Wall is a must-see place in Beijing Xian day tour and the Gubeikou old town is the most famous town under the Great Wall. The best place to get a bird view of whole Gubeikou Town is the Million-flower Bower on the Great Wall. Meanwhile, there is no difficulty in getting to the wall at the main access points. The walking is so comfortable that even beginning hikers or people with physical limitations can get on the wall for a good stroll. North of the old town and Chao River banks, you will find the Gubeikou is locked by Great Wall mountains.

Gubeikou is the only way which must be passed from Qing Emperor’s palace to the Chengde Resorts, as well as the critical juncture in north of China. The steep topography makes Gubeikou become an important military location, which also enhance the charming of its natural scenary.The crossing Great Wall above the Chaohe River connects the Panlong mountain at the west and east side together, and unites the Wanshou mountain as one. Anyone will astonish by the unique landscape.

Gubeikou is known as the only well-preserved ancient and cultural town, for it not only preserved the complete defense system of Ming Great Wall, but also remained numerous historical sites and natural human landscape. The pass at Gubeikou is completely authentic; as one interpretive sign proudly states without exaggeration, every single brick on the Gubeikou wall is original. At the same time, it is a microcosm of 2000 years Chinese history. Biding farewell to the Gubeikou, we continue our ancient China tour to Xian travel- another ancient city with a long history.