Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride
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Is Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride worth booking?
Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $28 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Chinese people regard the Great Wall as a symbol of eternity because the Wall has been there for thousand years already (and expected to be there for much longer). Thus, when couples place a lock to the Wall, it means th
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About this experience
Chinese people regard the Great Wall as a symbol of eternity because the Wall has been there for thousand years already (and expected to be there for much longer). Thus, when couples place a lock to the Wall, it means their love (as well as the lock) is bounded to stay there forever. During this all-inclusive private day tour, you will lock your eternally love on beautiful Simatai Great Wall by yourself with your significant others. In addition, you will visit beautiful Gubei Water Town and enjoy a fun cable car ride!
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Roun-trip cable car tickets
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lock of Love or wishing card
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meal
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Boat ride
What you'll see and do
Simatai Great Wall
Start your day with early morning pickup at your Beijing hotel and 2 hour transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Then you will start your romantic Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Tour. First take the ferry to the foot of the Great Wall, ride on a cable-car to the summit. Once you are up there, walk a little bit, you will see lots of locks and wishing cards running up the side on a chain after coming out of the cable car. Afterwards, you will receive a Love Lock or a wooden wishing card from your tour guide, hang a padlock and throw the key away so that your love is locked forever. This is not only for lovers but also can be for the family members and close friends to put on the locks here. Lock your forever love or best friendship here, or hang a wishing card to wish the best luck to your family members and friends. Continue to your tour by foot, you will be amazed with how untouched and well preserved this Great Wall still remains since Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is located 120km away from Beijing. Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) and rebuilt in the Hongwu years of the Ming dynasty. It's 5.4 km long with 35 beacon towers, known for its steepness. This part of your trekking is one of the most beautiful sections among the Great Wall. The entire Wall is yours, and you can explore it by your own pace. It really is an architectural wonder.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Gubei Water Town
After finishing this hike, take the cable car down. Now you can start walking around in Gubei Water Town, relax yourself in the ancient town. You will be surrounded by the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir. You surely will have a very unique experience in this rare natural old town with a combination of mountains, water, ancient villages and hilly-area quadrangle dwellings. Enjoy a tasty lunch meal at the Water Town or after your the Water Town visit (at your own cost). Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Beijing in the late afternoon.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Other language available
German, Italian, Japanese,Spanish and Korean speaking tour guides are available.Please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance Pickup included
English and Chinese available
English and Chinese speaking tour guides are available Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Beijing Tour Guide
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The infant from 0-3 is free to join the tour
- If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredible day of celebration
We had a great day celebrating our 40th anniversary; we went to the water city and then took the cable car up to the incredible great wall. Our guide Michael accompanied us all the way to the wall and took amazing photos and videos of us. They gifted us a beautiful bouquet of roses and a lock that we placed on the wall! Congratulations. To the organizing company and Michael
via Tripadvisor (translated)
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Great Wall with Guber Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride is a Beautifull places. I' like this Beautifull places.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend! Tour guide was...
<p>Highly recommend! Tour guide was amazing and made our trip special.</p> <p>Our trip to the Great Wall was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide, Rita, was a real pleasure and made sure to make the day very special for me and my gf. We were, understandably, disappointed when we were told that due to the rain, we would not be able to put our love locks on the wall. But, Rita made sure that the day was memorable nonetheless and that we both had an amazing trip. We were celebrating my girlfriend's birthday that day. And, Rita and the company helped ensure that we had some birthday cake for the occasion. It isn't everyday that you can say that you were able to have birthday cake on the Great Wall of China. I can say without a doubt that she made my gf's birthday special. </p> <p>Here are just a few important things that I would like to point out:<br/> - She made sure to bring a very nice birthday cake for us<br/> - She carried the cake up the wall for us so that we could eat it while we were up there<br/> - She helped us take pictures on many occasions and we never felt hurried at all<br/> - She offered great suggestions for photo opportunities<br/> - She was insightful and informative so we felt as though we also had an educational experience<br/> - She left us along during certain times to give us some space and room enough to wander and enjoy our time together<br/> - She was helpful in helping us order food and in making recommendations<br/> - She has great stories especially while we were at the Summer Palace<br/> - She has a great grasp of the English language and we never felt as though it was hard to understand what she was saying<br/> - She was patient with us and helped answer all of our questions</p> <p>For these reasons and more, I highly recommend that anyone looking for a private and memorable tour of the Great Wall to consider this one.</p>
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $420
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride cost?
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Prices start at $28 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 Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 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 Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride?
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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 Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride?
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Around 1 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lock Your Love on Simatai Great Wall with Gubei Water Town Visit and Cable Car Ride 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 Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. 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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