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LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Escape the crowds on this exclusive private Beijing day tour to the Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, two of northern China’s most captivating gems.
Choose your perfect adventure: opt for a morning departure to explore in golden daylight, or start mid-afternoon to chase the fiery sunset over Simatai’s peaks before diving into the town’s magical night scene, complete with dazzling seasonal drone light shows and spectacular musical fountain performances that transform the village into a fairyland.
Travel in total comfort with your professional English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, and seamless hotel pickup and drop-off. Best of all, this tour is 100% all-inclusive with no hidden fees—covering all entrance tickets, Simatai cable car rides, delicious local lunch or dinner. So you can focus solely on making unforgettable memories. Book now for an extraordinary Beijing experience tailored to your pace and preferences.
What's included
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Cable car round trip at the Great Wall
Depending on your start time, you can choose to have lunch or dinner
Entrance fee
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
What to expect
Gubei Water Town
2h · Admission ticket included
Choose your preferred itinerary option: a daytime exploration of Gubei Water Town&Simatai Great Wall, or an afternoon departure to catch the breathtaking sunset from Simatai Great Wall followed by admiring Gubei Water Town’s magical nightscape.
Your friendly tour guide will come to pick you up in your hotel lobby at the prearranged time. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and head to Gubei Water Town directly. The journey takes about 2 hours. On the way, your tour guide will share fascinating history and stories related to the Great Wall, while you enjoy the picturesque countryside scenery along the ride.
Upon arrival, accompanied by your tour guide, start your walking tour to discover the unique charms of Gubei Water Town. Modeled after the classic water town architecture of Wuzhen in Southern China, Gubei Water Town is divided into 6 scenic zones. Wander through the winding lanes and you’ll stumble upon a variety of interesting shops and distinctive boutique hotels.
Simatai Great Wall
1h · Admission ticket included
Afterwards, take a cable car to the top of Simatai Great Wall — a UNESCO-listed site renowned as the "most authentic and majestic section of the Great Wall". In the daytime, the fully open eastern part (Tower 1 to Tower 10) invites you to explore its closely spaced beacon towers.
As dusk falls, only selected segments of Simatai open to visitors, offering a front-row seat to the breathtaking sunset painting the ancient walls in golden hues. As night descends, the twinkling lights of Gubei Water Town unfold below, creating a magical contrast with the silhouetted Great Wall — a sight of unparalleled beauty.
Morning departure: Enjoy a full-day exploration with local lunch included. Afternoon departure: Chase the sunset&admire the night view, with dinner included.
This unforgettable tour concludes with a comfortable drive back to your hotel in downtown Beijing. Whether you choose the daytime adventure or night view experience, this journey will surely leave you with cherished memories.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Opt for a full-day daytime itinerary, or set off at noon to chase the sunset and wander through Gubei Water Town under twinkling night lights. Select your preferred departure time as you like.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.