Excursió d'un dia a la ciutat aquàtica de Gubei i a la Gran Muralla de Simatai

Com que es tracta més d'una trobada/recollida (fins al lloc de reunió), breus explicacions de l'itinerari del dia (tant en anglès com en mandarí), principalment per visitar la ciutat antiga de Gubei (agradable i tranquil·la durant la nostra visita), i el telefèric fins a la Gran Muralla de Simatai (darrere de la ciutat aquàtica) – exploreu-les al vostre aire fins que es faci fosc. Un cop establertes aquestes expectatives, aquest és un bon viatge per visitar els llocs. La nostra guia Christina és fantàstica i molt útil per respondre les preguntes de tothom, va donar bons consells sobre la ciutat aquàtica (què veure i menjar), la millor hora per a la posta de sol a la Gran Muralla i quines torres pujar (si un s'hi anima). Hi ha algunes opcions opcionals (depèn de les vostres opcions i d'on reserveu) com ara passeig en vaixell, dinar hot pot, visita a la Gran Muralla (nosaltres vam acabar fent visites tant de dia com de nit – caminada amb llum i gaudir de les vistes de la tarda), tot a un preu raonable amb descompte de grup. Aquest és un viatge sense compres i gràcies a la Christina i al nostre conductor, vam passar una estona tranquil·la i fantàstica.

We had a wonderful day visiting Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall. The Simatai Great Wall was definitely a good experience and the views were amazing, but be prepared — it is quite a tough climb! It was challenging, but well worth it for the scenery and the experience. A special mention to our tour guide, Lisa, who was excellent throughout the day. She was very patient, friendly and helpful, and made sure we knew what to expect at each stage of the tour. Her instructions were always clear, both verbally and through WhatsApp, which made everything very easy and stress-free. Overall, a great day out and a memorable experience. Highly recommend the tour, especially with Lisa as the guide!

Ens van rebre sense demores, a l'autobús la Lucy ens va explicar tot detalladament i ens va enviar per WhatsApp els horaris de les activitats i altra informació útil. També hi havia la possibilitat de comprar l'ascens diürn si havíem triat el vespertí i el passeig en vaixell. A la Gran Muralla, durant el dia hi havia poca gent, aquest tram de la muralla no està urbanitzat, per la qual cosa no hi ha baranes a tot arreu. El dinar va ser deliciós (hotpot), la Lucy ens va mostrar com fer una salsa no picant i quant de temps cuinar els ingredients. L'únic que no em va agradar gaire va ser la pujada a dalt al vespre. És millor pujar només durant el dia. La il·luminació de baix no és gens pitjor que la de dalt.

We had an amazing day today with our lovely tour guide Cindy. The day was very fun packed with plenty of things to do. Gubei has a lot to offer and if you take Cindy’s recommendations you can enjoy some awesome local snacks. the best way to finish the trip was with the stunning sunset from the top of the wall and a walk though Gubei after dark, once all the lights come on and the shows start. Cindy was extremely helpful and communicated with us the entire time, while still giving us the opportunity to explore on our own. Departure time was 9PM so we enjoyed a good amount of time.

Tour was very well planned, pickup at GuoMao Subway at 8:50am and return to Gubei Parking lot for the bus at 9pm. We are able to watch the light show and fire show. But you might have to run out of the area as it is quite a distance to the carpark. Thank you tour guide Cindy for all the recommendations for the good street food and places to visit!

Highly recommend the full-day tour to Gubei water town and simatai great wall of chiba with lunch included. Everything was perfectly organized from hotel pickup to drop-off. The guide miss SUZIE spoke great English and very nice. They took us to a fantastic local restaurant for lunch. It was stress-free, informative, and a highlight of our China trip. I just wish they would extend the night tour because there wasn't enough time.

Enjoyed my visit to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. Tour was well-paced and not rushed. Gubei Water Town also had very little tourists, making it especially enjoyable to explore. The Simatai Great Wall at sunset was absolutely stunning and a true highlight. Jane, our guide, was very helpful throughout the tour and responsive on both WhatsApp and WeChat throughout. Highly recommended for travellers who wants to visit a lesser-known area of the Great Wall!

Satisfied with overall experience. There's an ample time to explore the town. Managed to cover two best view from Pagoda & church on top of hill. For Muslim info, there're two restaurant options ie No. 8 Tanghe Muslim Restaurant and No.9 Guguan Hot Pot (check label 清真 Qīngzhēn Halal). No comment in terms of food taste/quality because I brought own food. 2nd part of package was Simatai Night Tour. We're suggested to start walk back to cable car by 7.05 pm to make it to the bus by 7.30-8 pm. Entry to Simatai night tour begins around 5.30 pm. There's enough time to see the start of sunset but a bit tight if wait for the light to turn on which is about 6.50+pm onwards. I was able to make it but it felt a bit rushed and almost missed shuttle bus (additional 10yuan) back to town's entrance 😂. There's also a 10 minute firework performance otw back. Christina was an excellent guide, on top of verbal explanation, she sent written guide personally & every question asked received prompt response.

This was an unforgettable experience. While most tourists go to Badaling or Mutianyu, Simatai is much more peaceful, making it perfect for photos and for truly appreciating the beauty of the Great Wall. Gubei Water Town was also a highlight. I enjoyed walking around, taking photos, and trying a variety of food, from savory dishes to desserts. My package didn’t include the night tour, but I paid for it separately on the way. We went up before sunset, and I was surprised by how few tourists were left. It felt almost empty. Watching the sunset during golden hour in the cool weather was incredible, and it was surreal to realize I was on the Great Wall of China. The tour itself was very convenient. I was picked up from my hotel and travel time was about 2 hours. Our guide, Roberta, handled everything, including tickets, and was easy to contact via WhatsApp. After receiving the tickets, the tour was mostly self-guided, but her instructions were clear and helpful.

En general, vaig tenir una visita molt satisfactòria a Gubei Water Town i a la Gran Muralla de Simatai. El paisatge és preciós i l'experiència de veure la muralla, especialment cap al vespre, va ser memorable. El tour en si estava ben organitzat i tot va funcionar sense problemes. Un suggeriment per millorar seria una informació més clara sobre què inclou exactament cada opció de tour. Vaig reservar la visita nocturna pensant que era l'opció més completa, ja que era la més cara, però seria útil que la descripció expliqués clarament les diferències entre els paquets (visita de dia, visita de nit, passeig en vaixell, dinar inclòs, tant de dia com de nit, etc.). Tenir opcions més clarament definides facilitaria als visitants triar l'experiència que millor s'adapti a les seves necessitats. Un agraïment especial a la nostra guia turística Jane, que va explicar-ho tot molt clarament en anglès i també va respondre molt ràpidament a les meves consultes per xat. En general, estic content d'haver-hi anat i encara recomanaria l'experiència.