Private Tour to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall with Cable Car and Lunch

Choose your preferred itinerary option: a daytime exploration of Gubei Water Town&Simatai Great Wall, or an afternoon departure to catch the breathtaking sunset from Simatai Great Wall followed by admiring Gubei Water Town’s magical nightscape. Your friendly tour guide will come to pick you up in your hotel lobby at the prearranged time. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and head to Gubei Water Town directly. The journey takes about 2 hours. On the way, your tour guide will share fascinating history and stories related to the Great Wall, while you enjoy the picturesque countryside scenery along the ride. Upon arrival, accompanied by your tour guide, start your walking tour to discover the unique charms of Gubei Water Town. Modeled after the classic water town architecture of Wuzhen in Southern China, Gubei Water Town is divided into 6 scenic zones. Wander through the winding lanes and you’ll stumble upon a variety of interesting shops and distinctive boutique hotels.

Afterwards, take a cable car to the top of Simatai Great Wall — a UNESCO-listed site renowned as the "most authentic and majestic section of the Great Wall". In the daytime, the fully open eastern part (Tower 1 to Tower 10) invites you to explore its closely spaced beacon towers. As dusk falls, only selected segments of Simatai open to visitors, offering a front-row seat to the breathtaking sunset painting the ancient walls in golden hues. As night descends, the twinkling lights of Gubei Water Town unfold below, creating a magical contrast with the silhouetted Great Wall — a sight of unparalleled beauty. Morning departure: Enjoy a full-day exploration with local lunch included. Afternoon departure: Chase the sunset&admire the night view, with dinner included. This unforgettable tour concludes with a comfortable drive back to your hotel in downtown Beijing. Whether you choose the daytime adventure or night view experience, this journey will surely leave you with cherished memories.