Private Day Trip to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall in Beijing
- As a private tour, we can customize exclusive itineraries based on the interests, time, and physical condition of the tourists.
- Equipped with professional bilingual tour guides who can explain the history, culture, and architectural features of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall in fluent Chinese and English.
- Shopping-free experience: There are no shopping stops throughout the tour, ensuring that tourists have enough time and energy to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Great Wall.
- Deep immersion in the ancient town: Shuttle through 430,000㎡ of Ming and Qing Dynasties-style mountain courtyards, and explore the Yongshun Dyehouse and Sima Distillery.
- Worry-free and comfortable travel: Private car pick-up and drop-off at your door, eliminating the hassle of transfers. The car is spacious and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant round trip and start a perfect day trip.
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What to expect
Gubei Water Town offers a diverse range of experiences. Stroll along the ancient streets, blending northern architecture with the charm of southern water towns, and visit unique venues like the Simatai Distillery and Yongshun Dyehouse to experience traditional crafts. You can also enjoy the scenery by taking a boat ride or relax in the hot springs. As night falls, the Great Wall Musical Water Dance Show and the Drone Kongming Lantern Show offer a stunning audio-visual feast. In addition, the romantic night view of the mountaintop church and the parent-child time in the Children's Play Area are not to be missed.
Climbing the Simatai Great Wall is an extraordinary experience. You can hike and challenge the steep sections such as the Sky Ladder and the Single-Sided Wall to fully enjoy the thrill of conquest; you can also take the cable car to easily enjoy the scenery and take in the magnificent mountain views. Along the way, you can observe the diverse forms of the watchtowers and feel the wisdom of the ancients. Standing on the Great Wall, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the rolling mountains and lush forests, immerse yourself in the vicissitudes of history, and appreciate its unique charm.
Suggested Itinerary 08:00 - 09:30: Pick-up from hotels within the Fifth Ring Road of Beijing and transfer to Gubei Water Town Scenic Area. 09:30 - 12:00: Arrive at Gubei Water Town Scenic Area, stroll through the ancient town, and visit the characteristic buildings of the ancient town. 12:00 - 13:00: Enjoy lunch and take a short rest at a restaurant near the scenic area. 13:00 - 16:30: After lunch, head to the Simatai Great Wall and climb it to feel its majesty and grandeur. 16:30 - 18:00: End the day’s tour, take the car back to the city, and end an unforgettable day.
[Important Notes]
- This itinerary is a private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off and independent private car.
- A licensed tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour, taking you to visit attractions, explaining customs and culture, assisting with taking photos, and recommending food, making the journey more worry-free and the content richer.
- The above itinerary is for reference only, and the order of visits is subject to on-site arrangements.
Reviews
Very inspiring day trip ! our guide was very helpful and patient with us, adapting to our needs. So nice view and visit of Great Wall !
Good to know
- This is a private tour with independent private car pick-up and drop-off at your door. After placing your order, please contact customer service and provide the detailed address of your hotel. (Pick-up is available at hotels within the 5th Ring Road of Beijing).
- This route includes a Chinese/English-speaking tour guide. The order of the tour is subject to the on-site arrangement. Leaving the group midway is not permitted, and no refunds will be given if the entire journey is not completed due to personal reasons.
- Each traveler must bring a valid ID (such as a passport/Hong Kong and Macao Entry Permit, etc.) to avoid affecting the visit.
- The walking tour time is relatively long, so it is recommended to wear light clothing and sports shoes, and bring drinking water for a comfortable trip.
- Each person is limited to 1 piece of 24-inch luggage. Oversized luggage must be left at the hotel and cannot be carried with the group.
- For safety reasons, travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler, and elderly travelers over the age of 70 must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler under the age of 60.
- For safety reasons, pregnant women and customers with relevant diseases that are not suitable for outdoor sports, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, etc., are not suitable to participate. Elderly travelers over 80 years of age are not recommended to book this product.
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