Beijing · SIMATAI AND GUBEI WATER TOWN TOURS

The 15 Best Simatai and Gubei Water Town Tours

25 tours  ·  from $85

Simatai is the only stretch of wall lit and open after dark, with a rebuilt water town at its foot. The 15 below cover the night visits, the cable car and the overnight stays, priced and clear about the timed entry slots the section runs on.

Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - What your private transfer day looks like
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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

Travel from your Beijing hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Jinshanling or Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Choose transport only or add a guide. Drivers such as Yu Yongtai, Gao Dapeng, and Tian Wei have helped visitors with tickets, routes, cable cars, and return pickups.

“Great experience. Our driver was Zhao Xhongyue and although he did not speak English, we comunicanted well with the translator. He was very thoughtful and careful with every detail, we had water and some snacks and fruit in the car. The journey was also very confortable in his car. Would recommend, 5 stars”

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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - Entering Gubei Water Town
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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

Travel by private car from Beijing to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Choose a self-guided transfer or an English-speaking guide such as Miko, Jack, Lily, or Jimmy. Ride the cable car, visit 10 watchtowers, and choose daylight or sunset and lantern-lit evening views.

“If you are looking for a true immersive cultural experience, this is the best value for your money. Our tour guide, Huang, was super knowledgeable of history and proactive, telling us detailed facts about the places we were exploring, and pointing out things we could have easily missed by ourselves. He also told nice stories along the way, and conversation was really pleasant. His English was quite good. If we had stayed longer in Beijing, we would have sought him and his company to do more tours.”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - A private vehicle changes the rhythm of the day
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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

Travel by private vehicle from Beijing to the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall, then continue to Gubei Water Town and Simatai for sunset and night views. Your English-speaking guide, such as Miko, Andy, Jay, or Anson, handles transport, local food, history, and timing. A Chinese meal and Simatai cable car are included.

“It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about both the local areas and the tour destinations. We were able to avoid the majority of the hassle thanks to their advice and see all the destinations without having to be to worry too much about the crowd. The food was also great they provided dishes that were fit our taste.”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Leaving Beijing at 12:30pm
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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

Leave Beijing at 12:30pm with a private vehicle and visit Gubei Water Town before riding cable cars to Simatai Great Wall for sunset and illuminated night views. Choose the all-inclusive option for an English-speaking guide, or arrange transport with a Chinese-speaking driver using a translator app.

“The wall and the village are amazing. The place is magical and our guide, Justin, was Excellent and very attentive to our needs. He's also a great photographer.Auto-translated”

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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour - Three hours around Gubei Water Town
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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

Travel from your Beijing hotel or airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Gubei Water Town and the original Simatai Great Wall. Drivers such as Duan and Su Debin provide helpful service, while Benny coordinates bookings. Plan on a long drive, separate admission costs, and a demanding but rewarding walk.

“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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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - Choosing between transfer-only and a guide
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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

6.Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $133

Travel by private vehicle from your Beijing hotel to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. Choose a self-guided transfer or add a guide, with entrance fees, round-trip cable car tickets, bottled water, and hotel drop-off included.

“Our guide William is extremely punctual, careful, supportive and helpful Nice location Would need more time to explore Thanks”

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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour - A private car makes the long transfer easier
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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

7.Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $185

Travel from central Beijing with an English-speaking guide such as Miko, Andy, or Leo. Hike the quieter Jinshanling Wall, eat at a local restaurant, stroll illuminated Gubei Water Town, then ride a cable car to Simatai for night views. The package includes tickets, lunch, transfers, and the Simatai cable car.

“Miko is a great guy!! He took care about all of us, including my parents!! He was always looking to give his best!! Great day with Miko!!”

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Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - Starting at Simatai West
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Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

8.Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $222

Travel from central Beijing to the rugged Simatai West section, then hike toward Jinshanling along steep ridges, old watchtowers, and restored wall. English-speaking guides such as Mico and Nancy lead groups of 15 or fewer. Expect about three hours on foot, snacks and water, and a late meal, though lunch inclusion should be confirmed.

“This tour was amazing! The trip took 2 hours to get there, we walked on the wall for about 3 hours. These sections of the Great Wall are amazing, some parts are steep. These sections aren’t crowded and we had a lot of fun during the walk. ORead more”

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Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging) - Walking the wild Simatai section
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Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging)

9.Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $200

Leave Beijing for a strenuous hike across wild Simatai and partly restored Jinshanling. Your local guide leads the route, though English guidance is not included. Expect about 8 to 9 hours, private hotel transfers, admission, and a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.

“I was on a business trip to China and left a couple days early to explore Beijing. I really wanted to see the wild wall, away from the tourists, and am so glad I found this tour. My guide Gerry was outstanding. He met me at my hotel at 7:30am anRead more”

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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling - Climbing to the Ridge at Simatai West
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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

10.Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $222

You’ll hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling with a private English-speaking guide, crossing restored and crumbled watchtowers over about three hours. A farmer’s lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Amazing!!!!! I tested my physical condition but it was worth it every step up and down. There is a lift for those in no such great shape however, at this time of the year it is closed. Beautiful blue sky, perfect weather, incredible views!!!! Nancy, oRead more”

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Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service - What the chairlift and shuttle arrangements mean
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Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service

11.Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

Travel from Beijing with a private English-speaking driver, such as Peter Wu, to explore Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town independently. Your driver handles transport and helps with tickets, but you hike without a guide. Expect rugged climbs, chairlift and shuttle arrangements, open time, and extra entrance fees.

“The tour guide will drive you from the town and help you buy your tickets 1) to the town 2) a one-way bus trip to the wall (you walk back through the town) and 3) to the chairlift. It was around 600 Yuan for myself and senior father for those thRead more”

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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour - The drive from Beijing to Jinshanling
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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

12.Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $214

Leave Beijing early for a private 9-hour Great Wall outing with an English-speaking guide such as Jason, May, or Jenny. Walk about 6 kilometers from Jinshanling West toward Simatai West, pause for photos, eat lunch, and return by private vehicle. Expect steep steps and fewer crowds.

“Wonderful trip to the Great Wall with a top-class guide Martin”

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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town - Lunch is included, and that helps with a long day
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town

13.Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $270

Visit Mutianyu in daylight, then ride to Simatai for a night view of the Great Wall and explore Gubei Water Town after dark. Your private vehicle, English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and cable car tickets are included. Guides such as Andy, Wang, and Jimmy have helped guests manage photos, timing, and the steep climbs.

“Great way to see the great wall of china during the day and at night in 2 different parts of the wall. Be prepared to walk and walk and climb and climb! Only wished our guide Jimmy could prepared us a little better before the night climb at simatai. It was a little dark and more climbing than expected.”

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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - The two-hour drive from Beijing
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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

14.Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $188

Leave your Beijing hotel at 2:00 pm for a private evening visit to Gubei Water Town and the lit Simatai Great Wall. Your English-speaking driver or optional guide handles transport, entrance fees, and cable cars, while you set the pace. Dinner is optional, and the return drive takes you back downtown.

“It was really special to see the Wall lit up at night, and the water town was a memorable experience--quite chilly in winter, with many parts of the park closed, but this tour would be especially magical in warmer months. Our guide was very warm and kind. We cherish this memory.”

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Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing - Going up to Simatai as the light fades
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Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing

15.Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $234

Travel by private vehicle from your Beijing hotel to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. Guide Linda is one named guide associated with the tour. Expect illuminated canals, ancient-style streets, a preserved wall walk, and optional cable-car and dinner upgrades.

“Night time Great Wall is different .everyone does the day time tour and goes back to hotel .. seeing the Great Wall with the lights has an entirely more magical feeling..and the water town was cool .. Add the boat ride for relaxing ride down thRead more”

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