Excursão de 1 Dia à Cidade Aquática de Gubei e à Grande Muralha de Simatai

因为这更像是一次集合/接送（到集合地点），所以对当天的行程进行了简要说明（中英文），主要是参观古北水镇（我们参观时非常宁静），然后乘坐缆车登上司马台长城（水镇后面）——您可以自行探索直到天黑。一旦您有了这样的预期，这将是一次很好的旅行。我们的导游Christina非常棒，乐于回答每个人的问题，提供了关于水镇的实用建议（看什么、吃什么），长城日落的最佳时间以及徒步哪些烽火台（如果有人愿意）。还有一些可选项目（取决于您的选择和预订渠道），如乘船、火锅午餐、长城游览（我们最终进行了白天和晚上的两次游览——在有光线时徒步，享受傍晚的景色），所有这些都以合理团购价格提供。这是一次没有购物的旅行，感谢Christina和我们的司机，我们度过了一段顺利而愉快的时光。

We had an amazing time on our 1-Day tour to Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall. From the start, our tour guide Susie was incredibly friendly and accommodating. She went out of her way to make sure that everyone had a smooth day; she shared tips on the best ways to utilise our time and see everything. We got to enjoy both the incredible views of the great wall and Gubei during the day and night. Everything was planned with efficiency and I cannot fault anything. I would highly recommend this tour, and especially our guide Susie!

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!

We were met without delay. On the bus, Lucy explained everything in detail and sent a WhatsApp message with the schedule of events and other useful information. There was also an option to purchase a daytime ascent if you had chosen an evening one, and a boat ride. During the day, there were few people on the Great Wall; this section of the wall is not well-maintained, so there aren't always railings on the sides. Lunch was delicious (hotpot); Lucy showed us how to make a non-spicy sauce and how long to cook the ingredients. The only thing I didn't particularly like was the evening ascent. It's better to go up only during the day. The lighting at the bottom looks just as good as at the top.

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.

The tour was very well planned, with pickup at GuoMao Subway at 8:50 AM and return to Gubei Parking lot for the bus at 9 PM. We were able to watch the light show and fire show. However, you might have to rush out of the area as it's quite a distance to the carpark. Thank you to our tour guide Cindy for all the recommendations for good street food and places to visit!

I highly recommend the full-day tour to Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall of China, which includes lunch. Everything was perfectly organized, from hotel pickup to drop-off. Our guide, Miss Suzie, spoke excellent English and was very kind. They took us to a fantastic local restaurant for lunch. It was stress-free, informative, and a highlight of our trip to China. I just wish they would extend the night tour because there wasn't enough time.

我非常享受古北水镇和司马台长城之旅。行程节奏很好，不仓促。古北水镇的游客也很少，这让探索变得格外愉快。日落时分的司马台长城绝对令人惊叹，是此行的亮点。我们的导游简在整个旅程中都非常乐于助人，并且在WhatsApp和微信上都及时回复。强烈推荐给想参观长城鲜为人知区域的旅行者！

Overall experience was satisfying. There was ample time to explore the town. I managed to cover the two best views from the Pagoda and the church on top of the hill. For Muslim visitors, there are two restaurant options: No. 8 Tanghe Muslim Restaurant and No. 9 Guguan Hot Pot (check for the label 清真 Qīngzhēn Halal). I have no comment on the food taste/quality because I brought my own food. The second part of the package was the Simatai Night Tour. We were suggested to start walking back to the cable car by 7:05 PM to make it to the bus by 7:30-8:00 PM. Entry to the Simatai night tour begins around 5:30 PM. There's enough time to see the start of the sunset, but it's a bit tight if you wait for the lights to turn on, which is around 6:50 PM onwards. I was able to make it, but it felt a bit rushed and I almost missed the shuttle bus (an additional 10 yuan) back to the town's entrance 😂. There was also a 10-minute firework performance on the way back. Christina was an excellent guide; in addition to verbal explanations, she personally sent a written guide, and every question asked received a 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.