As China welcomes the 2026 Year of the Horse, Gubei Water Town in Beijing offers a distinctive Spring Festival setting. Located at the foot of the Simatai section of the Great Wall, the town combines the monumental landscape of northern China with the grace of traditional water-town architecture. During the holiday season, lantern displays, folk performances and festive cuisine animate the streets and canals, presenting Chinese New Year traditions in a contemporary cultural tourism context framed by one of China's most iconic landmarks.