Beijing｜Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Day Tour
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Duration
10 hours to 12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Two famous locations for cultural experiences around Beijing are the Simatai area of the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town.You'll be visiting both these locations, exploring their landscapes, and learning about their past and significance to Chinese culture.Starting in Gubei Water Town, you'll see the famous Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir that holds the water flowing through the town itself.Admire the northern architectural style of its carefully preserved old buildings, standing in elegance and full of street shows, before proceeding to the next destination close by. Against Gubei Water Town's lake is the Simatai area of the iconic Great Wall of China.This UNESCO World Heritage site has been partially restored, allowing you to climb up upon the battlements to take in the marvelous views of the jagged mountains and their greenery.The view changes throughout the seasons, casting new colors with every visit.Your tour ends back in downtown Beijing at the drop off.
What's Included
Included
Admission tickets to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei water town
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned bus
Not included
personal expense
Cable car
Insurance
Lunch
Accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
09:20 Meet at Shaoyaoju Subway Station Exit E of Line 10
08:50 Meet at Guomao, Subway Station Exit F of Line 1 and 10
End point
09:20 Meet at Shaoyaoju Subway Station Exit E of Line 10
08:50 Meet at Guomao, Subway Station Exit F of Line 1 and 10
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Gubei Water Town perfectly blends the gentleness of Jiangnan’s water towns with the grandeur of northern mountains. Visitors can stroll through the ancient town and look up to admire the Simatai Great Wall winding along the mountain ridges—the only section of the Great Wall that retains its original Ming Dynasty architecture. At night, when the Great Wall is illuminated, its lights intertwine with the glow of the town, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
The Simatai section of the Great Wall is one of the few sections to retain the original appearance of the Great Wall. It’s very varied in makeup. Simatai has many characteristics of other Great Wall sections, and some unique features of its own. It's the only section opened for a night tour.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.7
7 reviews
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