Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Beijing for the day on this tour, visiting the ‘Water Town’ of Gubei and explore the exquisitely preserved Jinshanling and Simatai sections as you hike amid spectacular scenery. See colossal towers and ancient structures dating back to the Ming dynasty and revitalize with delicious Chinese meals throughout your adventure. Enjoy the stunning view of sunset on top. Relax over home-cooked dumpling meals at a local farmer’s house.
• Capture timeless photos in scenic Gubei Water Town
• Take pictures of sunset on Great Wall Jinshanling
• Dumpling cooking dinner in a local farmer’s house
What's included
Private transfer and English speaking guide service
Sightseeing tours with entrance fees
Dumpling cooking dinner
Tips for driver and guide
What to expect
Gubei Water Town
2h · Admission ticket included
Meet your expert guide at your hotel at 8 am and travel through the bustling streets by private, climate-controlled vehicle toward the Gube Water Town and the Great Wall (3 hrs).
The water town, surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir, is built on the former 5 sub natural villages of Simatai Village at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. The Simatai village was developed from Simatai Castle built during the reign of Emperor Wanli ( 1573 -1620 ) in Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644 ).
Simatai Great Wall
2h · Admission ticket included
The Simatai Great Wall stretches 5.4 km from Wangjinglou (Tower for Viewing the Capital) in the east and connects Jinshanling Great Wall in the west. Originally built in the North Qi Dynasty (550-577), it incorporates a variety of styles of other parts of the China Wall, but also display some unique features. East and West section of Simatai Great Wall are divided by a lake, which is fed by two springs. Even in winter time the lake never ice up. Both sections are linked up by a suspension bridge.
The hills in the west are sloping gently with well-maintained towers, and the Wall is winding on the hills like a golden dragon with majestic vigor. Due to safety concern, only the eastern watch towers 2 to 10 are opened to public presently.
Jinshanling Great Wall
4h · Admission ticket included
In the late afternoon we continue to drive to Jinshanling Great Wall (30 mins). Catch scenic views of watchtowers snaking along the mountain. There is fascinating variety in the watch-towers here. Some have two stories, others three. Some have flat roofs, others rounded, and others again are pitched with upturned eaves. Your expert guide will show you to the best section to enjoy the most beautiful Sunset view, the best places for photographers to take Great Wall photos.
After the sunset head to a local farmer's restaurant. Meet and chat with the farmers with a home-cooked Chinese meal. You will have a chance to experience making Chinese dumplings as part of your dinner.
End your tour with a drop-off at your hotel in Beijing.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobbyat 08:00 am
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
