Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip
Beijing, China

Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip

Outty Ranking 63 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $150
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Outty Ranking

63/100

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5.0/5

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Quick answer

Is Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip worth booking?

Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $150 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
9 hours
From
$150 per person

The best way to get to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall is with a private driver on a full-day tour. Enjoy a hassle-free trip away from the crowds in Beijing. Take the cable car to the Simatai Great Wall, where you can hike and take photos. Then explore the riverside promenade and attractions of beautiful Gubei Water Town with your guide, before the return trip to your hotel. Walk along the Simatai Great Wall, an UNESCO world heritage site Enjoy the shopping and charming beauty of Gubei Water Town Get the experience of visiting an old Chinese village, with excellent photo opportunities Private guide helps you navigate the Water Town and Great Wall Convenient round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel

What you get

    About this experience

    The best way to get to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall is with a private driver on a full-day tour. Enjoy a hassle-free trip away from the crowds in Beijing. Take the cable car to the Simatai Great Wall, where you can hike and take photos. Then explore the riverside promenade and attractions of beautiful Gubei Water Town with your guide, before the return trip to your hotel. Walk along the Simatai Great Wall, an UNESCO world heritage site Enjoy the shopping and charming beauty of Gubei Water Town Get the experience of visiting an old Chinese village, with excellent photo opportunities Private guide helps you navigate the Water Town and Great Wall Convenient round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel

    What's included

    Included

    • Cable Car Ride at Great Wall
    • Entrance fees
    • Lunch
    • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
    • Experienced Driver

    Not included

    • Gratuities (Recommended)
    • Any other expenses that not listed as included

    What you'll see and do

    1. Simatai Great Wall

      Your friendly private tour guide will meet you at 10:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, you will be transferred to Simatai Great Wall. Great Wall of China is the No.1 rated site in Beijing. Simatai Great Wall is the rated as the most unique Great Wall among all. It is surrounded by lush vegetation, this section of the wall is popular Great Wall in China by Hikers. Savor a delightful Peking Duck lunch at the foot of Great Wall. Simatai Great Wall offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and Gubei water town. You will spend about 2 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect for adults and kids (suggest 6 years old+)

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Gubei Water Town

      In the afternoon, You will enjoy the lovely Beijing Gubei Water Town. Relax your feet at Dragon and Phoenix Jacuzzi with natural hot spring. Stroll along the beautiful canals, bridges and courtyards.  There are tons of restaurants, cafes, bars, stores.  Please feel free to get all your local goodies such like handmade kites,cloisonne, scarfs, chestnut cake. sweet apple dessert, Sima liquor..etc.At the end of the tour, Your tour guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. The tour ends around 8:00pm

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Sunflower Tours China

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    1 mention

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    robotBrum · December 2018

    Visiting The Great Wall and Gubei Watertown with a awesome gide

    A well-organized excursion full of highlights. Sunflower LI made every effort to please us! A warm, energetic and caring person! Thanks to her, it was a great day!

    via Tripadvisor

    devossenbult · December 2018

    Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

    Sunflower Li is a wonderfull person: positive, energetic, informatieve, great communicatior, caring. She took us to the Great Wall and apart from being a guide she was also caring for us she did not had to.. She is a very warm person. She is one out of a million. If you can book her as a guide in or around Beijing, do not hesitate. You will have a great day.

    via Tripadvisor

    brmcelroy · October 2018

    The Great Wall was awesome!

    We had a delightful day! Sunflower gives an excellent tour. She is very professional and a lot of fun!!! I highly recommend Sunflower tours. We also did another day tour to the Summer Palace and Lama Temple....it was another great day!! You can't go wrong using Sunflower tours. Thank you, Sunflower!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $150 to $568
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Sunflower Tours China, who run 181 experiences we rank across 8 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.1.

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    Why this scores 63

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)31
    Booking momentum (14% weight)23
    Value for money (12% weight)51
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.

    How much does Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip cost?

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    Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.

    Is Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Beijing?

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    On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Beijing?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Beijing?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip?

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    Included: Cable Car Ride at Great Wall; Entrance fees; Lunch; Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide; and Experienced Driver. Not included: Gratuities (Recommended); and Any other expenses that not listed as included. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2035 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Beijing Gubei Water Town and Great Wall Day Trip?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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