Private Evening Beijing Layover Tour to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall





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Duration
7 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Have a layover of more than 9 hours in Beijing? After a long flight relax yourself in the unique charm of Gubei water town and the most accessible Wild Wall in Beijing, see the Great Wall at Simatai illuminated from a cloud of darkness looking especially stunning next to the water town. Round trip cable car and airport transfer are also included for the tour.
What's Included
Included
Free Warm coat
Cable car
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Airport transfer
Free-bottled mineral water
Not included
Dinner
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
40 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
Your zealous tour guide will meet you at the airport then start your romantic evening tour to Simatai Great Wall. Once arrival, you’ll enjoy the sparkling Gubei Water Town lit up by neon lights, the bustling street selling various souvenirs and street food to explore, and you will immerse in the perfect combination of Great Wall and water town which show the mesmerizing landscape.
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Pass the water town and take the cable car up to the Simatai Great Wall decorated by lights at night. Inhale the fresh air and walk on the rugged stone path experience unique travel experience. Overlook the stunning water town and take the most beautiful photo there. After visiting, you’ll be transferred to the airport for catching your onward flight.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Restrictions of the 24-hour Visa-free Transit: It only applies to passengers who transit through Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. The destination and place of departure cannot be the same.(e.g New York–Beijing–New York)
Other
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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