Celodenná prehliadka vodného mesta Gubei a Veľkého múru Simatai

Keďže ide skôr o stretnutie/vyzdvihnutie (na miesto stretnutia), krátke vysvetlenia denného itinerára (v angličtine aj mandarínčine), hlavne návšteva starého vodného mesta Gubei (počas našej návštevy pekné a tiché) a lanovka na Veľký čínsky múr Simatai (za vodným mestom) – preskúmajte ich vo svojom voľnom čase až do zotmenia. Akonáhle si nastavíte takéto očakávania, je to dobrý výlet na návštevu týchto miest. Naša sprievodkyňa Christina je úžasná a veľmi ochotná odpovedať na otázky všetkých, dala dobré tipy o vodnom meste (čo vidieť a jesť), najlepší čas na západ slnka na Veľkom čínskom múre a ktoré veže navštíviť (ak má niekto chuť). Existujú aj voliteľné možnosti (závisí od vašich preferencií a miesta, odkiaľ si rezervujete), ako napríklad plavba loďou, obed s hot pot, návšteva Veľkého čínskeho múru (nakoniec sme absolvovali denné aj večerné návštevy – túru za svetla a užívali si výhľady neskorého popoludnia), všetko za rozumnú skupinovú zľavnenú cenu. Toto nie je nákupný výlet a vďaka Christine a nášmu vodičovi sme si užili hladký a skvelý čas.

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!

Stretli nás bez meškania, v autobuse Lucy všetko podrobne vysvetlila a poslala nám cez WhatsApp časový harmonogram a ďalšie užitočné informácie. Bola tiež možnosť dokúpiť si denný výstup, ak sme si vybrali večerný, a plavbu loďou. Na Veľkom múre bolo cez deň málo ľudí, táto časť múru nie je upravená, takže po stranách nie sú všade zábradlia. Obed bol chutný (hotpot), Lucy nám ukázala, ako si pripraviť neostrú omáčku a ako dlho variť ingrediencie. Jediné, čo sa mi veľmi nepáčilo, bol večerný výstup hore. Je lepšie vystupovať len cez deň. Osvetlenie dole vyzerá rovnako dobre ako hore.

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.

Celkovo som mal veľmi uspokojivú návštevu vodného mesta Gubei a Veľkého múru Simatai. Scenéria je nádherná a zážitok z videnia múru, najmä k večeru, bol nezabudnuteľný. Samotná prehliadka bola dobre zorganizovaná a všetko prebehlo hladko. Jedným návrhom na zlepšenie by boli jasnejšie informácie o tom, čo presne je zahrnuté v každej možnosti prehliadky. Rezervoval som si nočnú návštevu v domnení, že je to najkompletnejšia možnosť, keďže bola najdrahšia, ale bolo by užitočné, keby ponuka jasne vysvetľovala rozdiely medzi balíkmi (denná návšteva, nočná návšteva, plavba loďou, obed v cene, denná aj nočná návšteva atď.). Jasnejšie definované možnosti by návštevníkom uľahčili výber zážitku, ktorý im najlepšie vyhovuje. Veľká vďaka našej sprievodkyni Jane, ktorá všetko veľmi jasne vysvetlila v angličtine a tiež veľmi ochotne odpovedala na moje otázky cez chat. Celkovo som rád, že som išiel, a napriek tomu by som tento zážitok odporučil.