Beijing · SIMATAI & GUBEI WATER TOWN TOURS

The 5 Best Simatai & Gubei Water Town Tours

5 tours  ·  from $87 a head

Simatai is the only stretch of wall open after dark and the tickets are capped and timed. These 5 cover the night climb, the water town below it and the overnight versions, with prices and how far ahead each needs booking.

Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - What the private transfer actually changes
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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

1.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $86Our pick

Compare Jinshanling and Simatai on a private Beijing transfer with hotel pickup, flexible timing, optional guide, bottled water, and return transport.

“We booked this in advance to go to Jinshanling part of the Great Wall of China. Our driver Sun Zhishun was very prompt on arrival and had a sign in English with our name on it. The car was clean, spacious and comfortable. We communicateRead more”

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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - The two-hour ride from Beijing
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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

2.Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Review of a private Beijing tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, with cable car access, day or night options, and hotel transfers.

“We had a fantastic experience with Mister Sun. He was extremely punctual, very reliable, and it was easy to communicate with him – also in English. He was kind, accommodating, and gave us excellent advice. The car was very comfortable, and he had even prepared snacks for us, which was a lovely touch. He also kindly accompanied us to the entrance of Gubei to help with the tickets. Thanks to his support, we were able to enjoy both Gubei and Simatai under the best possible conditions. Overall, a truly pleasant and professional service that we would highly recommend.”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - The meal: local food with useful flexibility
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

3.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $261

See Jinshanling by day, Gubei Water Town at dusk, and Simatai by night on a private Beijing tour with meals and transport.

“GREAT WALL REVIEW I and a friend of mine transited through China for a week and had the chance to visit the Great Wall by booking this tour. As to the cost, we concluded that for the completion of the service, its cost and its long duration (see as a positive tract), this was the best (and considering all alternatives to see the same things in a way the most affordable too) option to opt for. Our guide, who goes by the English name Myco (or Myko), used the long journey from Beijing to the Wall to first introduce us to some aspects of Chinese everyday life, which we would…”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town: canals, courtyards, and a modern recreation town
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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

4.Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $182

See Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall at sunset, with private hotel transport, cable cars, and illuminated night views included.

“Such a wonderful trip to Gubei Water Town, and Simatai Great Wall. Mr. Liu Guochang showed up in time, and patiently waited for us. The car is spacious and his drive was so smooth. He took care of everything for us to make this trip memorable! Highly recommend for family traveling.”

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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour - Simatai Great Wall, a tougher but rewarding climb
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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

5.Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Visit Gubei Water Town and hike the original Simatai Great Wall on a flexible private day trip from Beijing with hotel pickup.

“A wonderful driver,very helpful with great service mind. Gubei is a beautiful and charming water town, we had a happy relaxing day walked around. Simatai Great Wall is amazing. The cable cars and the walk way up are very easy to hike.”

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