Rock legend Cui Jian fires up fans in Gubei Water Town

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The legendary musician Cui Jian, China's "God Father of Rock" took the stage at a summer concert held in Beijing's Gubei Water Town over the weekend, wowing hundreds of excited fans.

A real treat for rock and roll fans in Beijing

With the Great Wall as the backdrop, Cui performed 11 of his classic songs from various periods of his long-lasting career – including "Balls Under The Red Flag," "Fake Monk," "Greenhouse Girl," and "Rock 'N Roll on the New Long March."

Dubbed China's "God Father of Rock," Cui was among the first artists to introduce the genre to Chinese audiences in 1986 at the age of 25. Since then, his music has fascinated generations of fans.

Legend rocker Cui Jian performs at Gubei Water Town. /Wtown.com Photo

On Saturday night, the 57-year-old once again thrilled the audiences, who packed the open-air theater in the water town, a tourist destination outside Beijing city.

Wang Feinan, another performer at the concert, said Cui was among those artists that she looked up to, and she was very excited to share the stage with him.

The show offered more than just rock music

Veteran singer Cheng Lin brought her signature songs, including "Flying with the Wind," accompanied by an Erhu performance.

Another guest performer was renowned harmonica player Yang Le.

And the concert was just one of the many music-related programs scheduled at the Gubei Water Town this month.

Cui's performance wowing hundreds of fans on a summer concert in Beijing's Gubei Water Town /Wtown.com Photo

"August is the music season at the Gubei Water Town. After this concert, there will also be a music festival, a summer camp, and theater performances,” said Cai Yun, assistant to CEO of Gubei Water Town.

Located in northeast Beijing, the Gubei Water Town leans against the Simatai portion of the Great Wall and the Yuanyang Lake. It boasts a combination of scenic mountains, water, and ancient villages.

(Cover: Legend rocker Cui Jian performs at Gubei Water Town. /Wtown.com Photo)