
Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour
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Is Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour worth booking?
Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $75 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $75 per person
Backed by the most beautiful and adventurous Simatai Great Wall, Gubei Water Town is a rarely–seen tourist resort that holds the landscape of water and mountain together in suburb Beijing area. The night scene of this pl
What you get
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide service
- Cable car and shuttle bus on the Simatai Great Wall
About this experience
Backed by the most beautiful and adventurous Simatai Great Wall, Gubei Water Town is a rarely–seen tourist resort that holds the landscape of water and mountain together in suburb Beijing area. The night scene of this place is amazingly eye-catching. Simatai Great Wall is the only section of Great Wall that retains the original appearance from Ming dynasty, which is called “primitive Great Wall” by UNESCO. Take this tour to appreciate the primordial historical relic, and relax yourself in the recreational water town.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide service
- Cable car and shuttle bus on the Simatai Great Wall
Not included
- Any meal
- Gratuities(recommended)
- Personal expense(option activities)
What you'll see and do
Gubei Water Town
Get picked up at 1:00 pm by the guide and driver from your Beijing downtown hotel. After about 2.5 hours' drive, arrive at Gubei —one of China's most famous water towns. Composed of picturesque canals, bridges, courtyard houses, shops, and hotels, set mountains and the Simatai section of China's Great Wall as the background, Gubei becomes another spotlight for visitors in Beijing. Follow your guide to walk around the quaint architecture, enjoy the sunset if weather permits. You can also try some local snacks there as dinner on your own.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Simatai Great Wall
Duly refreshed at about 6:00 pm, ride the cable car up to Simatai Great Wall: the only part of the UNESCO-listed structure that is open to visitors at night, and illuminated brightly from dusk onward. Admire the lit-up ramparts tracing the steep spine of the mountains from your cable car, and then meander along the battlements. Finally, descend by cable car and take shuttle bus back to the parking lot. At 8:00 pm, your trip ends and we transfer you back to downtown hotel.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Beijing, China
Your Beijing downtown hotel within 2nd ring of the city
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Beijing · Beijing, China
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Travel Service
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
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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
- $75 to $855
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour cost?
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Prices start at $75 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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour 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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour?
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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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour 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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour?
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Around 0 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 Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour 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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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.
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