The Mutianyu Great Wall & Gubei Water Town day tour was an incredible experience and one of the highlights of our Beijing trip. Mutianyu Great Wall was absolutely stunning. The scenery was breathtaking and the restored sections made it comfortable to walk while still feeling the grandeur of the historic wall. Taking the cable car up & tobaggan down made the experience even more enjoyable and gave us amazing views of the mountains.
Gubei Water Town was equally impressive with its charming canals, traditional architecture, and beautiful night scenery. The town is very well preserved and gives you a wonderful sense of old northern Chinese water towns. However, the area is huge with the famous Simatai Great Wall located there. A single day tour felt a little rushed, so if time allows, I would highly recommend staying another day to slowly explore the town, enjoy the night lights, and take a ride up to Simatai Great Wall.