Gubei Water Town Tours and Tickets

What makes this experience stand out is the perfect balance of guided ease and personal freedom, allowing you to explore both the charm of Gubei Water Town and the raw beauty of the Simatai Great Wall at your own pace. Unlike crowded sections, Simatai offers a more authentic and less touristy Great Wall experience, with dramatic landscapes and original watchtowers that feel untouched by time. This tour combines cultural immersion, scenic exploration, and convenience with comfortable transfers, optional cable car access, and a well-paced itinerary. With the added option of a relaxing local lunch, it ensures a hassle-free and fulfilling day. It’s the ideal choice for travelers seeking iconic sights, unique photo opportunities, and a deeper connection to China’s history—all in one unforgettable journey.

Get acquainted with the magnificent Great Wall of China on this private evening tour from Beijing. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and meet your driver at your Beijing hotel. Leave the big city behind and head to the Simatai Great Wall, famed for its dramatic scenery. Entry and cable car tickets are included, so you can explore the Wonder of the World at your own pace. Then, discover the Gubei Water Town, a resort town that features scenic canals and numerous shops and restaurants.

Check out three different areas outside Beijing on this day tour, and visit the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall of China, Gubei Water Town, and then the Simatai Great Wall, too. Each section of this tour has a different feel, and your guide will tell you all about the history of each place. You’ll also see Simatai all lit up at night for a special view.

Experience the most magical time of the Great Wall on this private journey focused on sunset at Jinshanling and the night charm of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall—all made easy with a supportive English-speaking driver. Arrive at Jinshanling Great Wall in the afternoon to enjoy one of the most photogenic and peaceful sections, where restored and original walls stretch across dramatic mountains. As the sun sets, the golden light creates unforgettable panoramic views and perfect photography moments. Afterward, continue to Gubei Water Town, where glowing lanterns, quiet canals, stone bridges, and cozy cafés reveal a romantic evening side of northern China. You may also choose to visit Simatai , the only section open for night touring, beautifully illuminated along the ridgeline. Throughout the trip, your driver assists with tickets, timing, and practical advice, allowing relaxed independent exploration. End the evening with a smooth, comfortable return to your Beijing hotel.

Your professional driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a two-hour journey to Gubei Water Town. Departing from the city center, you will pass through residential areas of Beijing, witness bustling streets, and head north into the mountainous region, experiencing the changing seasons of the capital. Upon arrival, the driver will assist you in purchasing tickets on-site or booking in advance (Option C) for both Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. You will then be free to explore the unique landscape where the "Little Jiangnan of Beijing" and Simatai Great Wall complement each other. If you choose to depart at noon and stay until the evening, you can also enjoy the daily drone light show, a spectacular fusion of modern technology and traditional scenery.

With around 150 miles (240 kilometers) of Great Wall in easy reach of Beijing, it’s amazing how little of this world wonder visitors see. Experience three very different sections of the Great Wall in one day, an agenda that’s only possible on a tour, with your own private guide. Ride a toboggan slide down the Great Wall at Mutianyu, hike less visited Xiangshuihu, then discover the lakeside wall at Huanghuacheng.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Beijing for a day discovering Gubei Water Town, and Simatai Great Wall. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle with your driver to Gubei Water Town, which will save you time booking your own transport or navigating. Enjoy free time to explore before being taken to Simatai Great Wall. You’ll travel with ease up the wall in a cable car, and enjoy the views at a beautiful time of day—sunset.

Escape the crowded streets of Beijing for the day on this private tour to two attractions outside the city. This fully private experience lets you explore Gubei Water Town's canals and streets with your guide, then visit the lesser-known Simatai section of the Great Wall. Enjoy entrance fees, a cable car ride, and lunch included for a seamless day trip.

This is a great pick for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Get the most out of your time by opting for this private tour that visits Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town in a day. Take the stress out of language barriers when organizing transfers by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers between sites included.

Full-day Gubei Water Town tour from Beijing — explore by day, enjoy the stunning light show by night.

The Beijing Gubei water town and Simatai Great Wall are kinds of must-see sites from Beijing, this options provides entrance tickets booking or the pickup from the second ring road of Beijing downtown area, group guide and entrance tickets.

See two sites just outside of Beijing on this day tour that goes to the Simatai section of the Great Wall and the Gubei Water Town accompanied by an English speaking driver. Plan on sound nine hours for this tour, which will take you door to door, not stopping at any other shops along the way. You’ll have time to explore each place on your own before returning to Beijing.

Lakeside Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall sit a long way outside Beijing and are extremely difficult to reach using public transportation. Save time and stress without compromising your independence when you book this private transfer service, direct from your Beijing address. Your driver brings you both to the water town and to the Great Wall, leaving you free to hike at your will.

From this Gubei water town group tour, you’ll be able to experiece kind of off the beaten path gubei water town and Simatai Great wall, explore those amazing two sites for around 4 hours, pickup and drop-off from your Beijing's hotel within 2nd ring road of Beijing and entrance fees of Gubei water town & Simatai Great wall are provided too.

Escape the crowds and explore the Great Wall in the evening on this private tour from Beijing that visits the Simatai section of the Great Wall of China followed by a walking tour through Gubei Water Town. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Great Wall, where you'll ride a cable car up and enjoy time to wander and take in the views. Then it's back down to Gubei Water Town for a stroll through this charming waterside town that's beautifully illuminated at night.

A visit to the Great Wall of China is a must for visitors to Beijing, but few get to experience the wall by night. On this private tour, enjoy an evening stroll in the atmospheric Gubei Water Town, then ascend to the Simatai Great Wall for a spectacular view over the illuminated town. The entry-level package includes transport, guide, and entry fees: Upgrade to add cable car tickets and dinner.

Outside Beijing’s subway network, transportation is extremely difficult unless you speak Chinese. Fit two postcard-perfect out-of-town sights into just one day with this private day tour, including transfers direct from your Beijing hotel. Visit the manicured Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most popular stretches, plus Gubei Water Town, a scenic lakeside village by the Simatai Great Wall, and explore at your own pace.

Watch Beijing light up for the night on a private sightseeing tour. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle to see Tiananmen Square, and admire the dramatic architecture of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarters and Beijing National Stadium. Discover local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers. Includes option to include dinner or an acrobatics show.

A Single Journey, Double Delight – Our meticulously crafted experience encompasses not only a daytime tour of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall, but also a special nightscape exploration. Expert guides will lead you to savor the essence of every attraction, while round-trip cable car rides ensure a hassle-free journey. Book your exclusive experience now and embark on an unforgettable adventure – Join us today!

For first-time visitors to Beijing, a Great Wall tour is an absolute must—and our exclusive private one-day tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find elsewhere! We’ve curated 2 exceptional Great Wall sections: daytime Mutianyu and the only Great Wall section open to the public at night—Simatai. This means you can soak in the breathtaking daytime vistas of Mutianyu, add fun with a thrilling toboggan ride, then embrace the magical night view of Simatai and dive into the vibrant nighttime activities of adjacent Gubei Water Town. As a niche and unique private tour, we take care of every detail for a hassle-free journey. All essentials are fully included: professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees, cable car/toboggan ticket, lunch and private air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a departure time that fits your schedule perfectly, and let us lead you to an unforgettable Great Wall adventure—combining daytime scenery, nighttime magic, and worry-free convenience.

Enjoy an adventurous day outside of Beijing and visit two top attractions with this self-guided private tour to the Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Enjoy hotel pickup and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle and plenty of time to explore the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town at your own pace.

Mix two awesome Chinese attractions, the Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town, into one day with this private 9-hour tour from Beijing. First take a ferry to the foot of the Great Wall, and ride a cable car up to the summit (own expense). Then spend as much time as you like walking the wall and taking in views of the surrounding area. Afterward, ride the cable car back down, and enjoy time in Gubei Water Town with its Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir.

Visit the Simatai section of the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town on an evening trip from Beijing that combines a private transfer service with free time to explore. With round-trip transport arranged, start by strolling through Gubei Water Town, then take the cable car up to the Great Wall to explore independently. Without a guided route to follow, you can walk at your own pace, linger at viewpoints, and take photos of the illuminated watchtowers—far more flexible than a shared tour.