Gubei Water Town Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

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 (entrance fees extra), leaving you free to hike at your will.

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

Two famous locations for cultural experiences around Beijing are the Simatai area of the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town.You'll be visiting both these locations, exploring their landscapes, and learning about their past and significance to Chinese culture.Starting in Gubei Water Town, you'll see the famous Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir that holds the water flowing through the town itself.Admire the northern architectural style of its carefully preserved old buildings, standing in elegance and full of street shows, before proceeding to the next destination close by. Against Gubei Water Town's lake is the Simatai area of the iconic Great Wall of China.This UNESCO World Heritage site has been partially restored, allowing you to climb up upon the battlements to take in the marvelous views of the jagged mountains and their greenery.The view changes throughout the seasons, casting new colors with every visit.Your tour ends back in downtown Beijing at the drop off.

Skip the Beijing's public transportation hassle with a comfortable private transfer service to the wild section of the Great Wall. Experience a smooth and serene trip, embracing comfort and leisure away from the city's hustle. Visit Jinshanling Great Wall to enjoy stunning sunrise and sunset views. Explore Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall, offering a unique mix of history and night scenery. With door-to-door private transportation, your driver will ensure a comfortable trip from start to finish. • Seamless door-to-door private transfers between Beijing hotel and the Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall. • Enjoy the breathtaking view of sunrise, sunset, and night views of the Great Wall. • Reliable drivers ensure safe drive, and managing all your ticketing needs. • Clean, well selected vehicles, offering a higher standard than ordinary ride-hailing services. • Flexible scheduling, explore independently and at your own pace. • Upgrade your experience with an optional guided service.

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.

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.

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.

While on an evening layover in Beijing, see one of the world's seven wonders - Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town on this private tour with round-trip airport transfer. Relax yourself in the unique charm of Gubei water town and the only section of the Great Wall which is light up and open at night. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you'll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing. This private tour includes tour guide, entrance fees, Simatai Great Wall cable car round trip ticket, lunch or dinner, private vehicle, after the tour you can choose be transferred back to the airport or your hotel in Beijing city.

By booking your first entrance tickets to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall before your trip, you will be able to avoid the crowds and experience the historical attractions freely.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall at your own pace—without the hassle of arranging transport—with this private night tour from Beijing. 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. Upgrade to go with a guide for a more enriching experience.

Embark on an unforgettable evening escape from Beijing to the lantern-lit canals of Gubei Water Town and the rugged ramparts of Simatai Great Wall under the stars. Departing at 2:30 PM, you’ll travel in a private luxury vehicle with a dedicated English-speaking guide and chauffeur, arriving just as the sun dips below the horizon. Experience free nightly drone shows choreographed to music and thrilling acrobatics performances beside the Great Wall. Try your hand at traditional crafts—kite-making, paper-cutting, or fabric-dyeing—or, in winter months, unwind in natural hot springs. Return to your Beijing hotel by 10:30 PM, refreshed and inspired. Perfect for young couples, families, and anyone craving a taste of Chinese heritage after dark.

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.

Gubei Water Town surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall. The Great Wall's Jinshanling section is the most beautiful and charming part in the eyes of many photographers． Please note: 1. Our team is one of the top providers on Tripadvisor in Beijing area. We have got more than 800 5-star reviews from customers. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy. 2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP. 3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more. 4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees. 5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more. 6. Please leave your correct whatsapp number, I will let you know more details. No tickets and meals including. No hidden fees. No shopping stops..

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.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall on your own schedule over the course of two days with a private driver. Your driver will pick you up from central Beijing and drive to Gubei Water Town, where you will spend the night at your choice of hotel at your own expense. The next day, explore a less-frequented section of the Great Wall at Simatai before returning to Beijing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but most parts of the wall have been heavily restored. This full-day tour from Beijing visits the Simatai section, the last part of the original Ming wall, as well as the traditional Gubei Water Town. Hotel pickup is included.