This time I came to Gubei Water Town to escape the cold, I specifically chose Gubei Water Town William Edgar Hotel Beijing. From the moment I stepped into the hotel gate, the noise in the water town was like being gently separated by an invisible door, and the relaxation of the entire journey was filled from the moment I pushed open the door.
When checking in, the front desk staff handed me a cup of warm honey water and smiled, telling me that my mountain view room is on the third floor, and when I open the window, I can see the outline of the Simatai Great Wall. Walking through the hallway covered in vintage carpets to the room, the moment I pushed open the wooden door, I was stunned - the warm European retro decoration with old-fashioned delicacy, the viewing sofa by the window facing the Great Wall in the distance, and the evening mist wrapped in mountain wind drifting over, even carrying the unique refreshing atmosphere of northern mountains and forests in the air. The bedding in the room was just right in terms of softness and hardness. After wandering around Tianshui Town for a while, I quickly took off my pillow and felt exhausted.
What surprised me the most was the exclusive viewing terrace provided by the hotel. You don't have to squeeze into the crowd of people in Shuizhen to find a parking spot. Standing on the terrace and looking up, you can see the Simatai Great Wall winding along the mountain ridge. The evening sunset has coated the city wall with a warm gold color. You can easily post your photos on your social media without editing them. The hotel also provides free shuttle buses to transport guests back and forth to the entrance of Shuizhen, without having to drag their luggage on the cobblestone road. Even after watching the light show in Shuizhen at night, they can call a car back to the hotel with just one phone call, without having to wait for a car in the cold wind.
The experience of breakfast completely exceeded expectations, and the variety was dazzling. The Beijing fried sauce noodles made now are full of gluten, and a bowl of hot millet porridge is the warmest morning in the north. The freshly baked bread in Mingdang District is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, paired with local hawthorn jam. The sweet and sour taste is just right to relieve greasiness, and even the richness of coffee is much better than small shops in the scenic area. The restaurant area by the lake faces the river in Shuizhen. While having breakfast, one can watch the Great Wall slowly emerge from the mist in the distance, and even the pace of eating slows down.
During the two days I lived here, I hardly made any clock in trips. After breakfast, take a slow walk along the hotel's exclusive walkway. The European style retro architecture is hidden in the shade of trees in the mountains, and you can spot a small sculpture hidden in the corner of the wall at the corner; In the afternoon, I went to the hotel's book bar to sit down. The warm yellow lights enveloped the room with the fragrance of books, and I brewed a cup of hot black tea to admire the mountain scenery outside. The afternoon quietly slipped away. In the evening, follow the hotel's exclusive guide to the foot of the Great Wall to watch the sunset. The orange red sunset covers the entire ridge, and even the wind is wrapped in the unique romance of winter.
The service details of the hotel were particularly impressive. Before checking in, the butler called me specifically to ask about my dietary preferences. Knowing that I didn't eat cilantro, he greeted the chef in advance in the breakfast area. At night, I wanted to have a cup of hot ginger tea. I called the front desk and within five minutes, the staff brought the steaming ginger tea to the door. They also thoughtfully handed me a warm baby patch, fearing that I might catch a cold when I went out at night.
In the past, when I came to Gubei Water Town, I was always busy crowded with scenic spots to catch up with my schedule. This time, I stayed at Gubei Water Town William Edgar Hotel Beijing and realized that the best vacation experience is never a rush check-in, but finding a place that can be quietly next to the Great Wall to slow down the days. Next time I come back to Gubei Water Town, I will definitely return here and continue this European style slow time hidden at the foot of the Great Wall.Show more