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Private Tour to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall with Cable Car and Lunch

By Discover Beijing Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$675 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Check availability

Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Visit Gubei Water town and Simatai Great Wall, choose day or night time visits. Including guide, transfer, lunch and tickets.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$674.80 x 1 AdultNZ$674.80
Total
Price is NZ$674.80
Until Wed, 25 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cable car return at the Great Wall
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Depending on your start time, you can choose to have lunch or dinner
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

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. Modelled on 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 city centre Beijing. Whether you choose the daytime adventure or night view experience, this journey will surely leave you with cherished memories.

Location

Activity location

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    Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

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