Private Transfer to Gubei WaterTown and Simatai Great Wall
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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
The Simatai Great Wall is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty, and has been identified as the "Original Great Wall" by UNESCO. It was included in the World Heritage List in 1987, carrying profound historical and cultural connotations, allowing visitors to truly feel the style of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. Gubei water town is backed by Simatai Great Wall, the majestic and precipitous Great Wall and graceful and graceful water town set off each other, forming a unique landscape picture, whether looking at the Great Wall from the water town, or overlooking the water town on the Great Wall, you can harvest excellent visual experience. Highlights • Travel by private car will save your time, more easy and comfortable • High flexibility and Good convenience • Comfortable and private space, guarantee privacy • Help you reservation ticket
What's Included
Included
Bottled water
Private Air-conditioned vehicle
Chinese Driver or English Driver according to your choice
Not included
Tour guide
Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Entrance Ticket
Simatai Great Wall cable car ticket
Meals
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
You will visit Gubeikou Watertown and Simatai Great Wall with a private car and driver, pick up at your located hotel in Beijing or Beijing Capital airport or Beijing train station. The Simatai Great Wall is divided into day and night sessions. The day session starts ticket checking at 10:00am and stops at 16:10pm. The watchtowers from East 1 to East 10 are open. The night session starts ticket checking at 6:00pm and stops at 9:30pm, it's only open from East 5 to East 8. Please choose your departure time according to your needs. There will be a drone show every day after dark. The performance time is subject to change, and the viewing location is Riyuedao Square (Sun Moon Island Square). It may be temporarily canceled due to severe weather or airspace control.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 2
It's located in the north of Beijing, It's about 145km from downtown Beijing, It takes about 2hours and 15mintues by car, Gubei Water town has both the solemn atmosphere of the ancient town in the north and the graceful elegance of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The buildings are mostly two-story wooden structures of blue brick and gray tile, built by the water, with many Bridges and channels, presenting a unique style of "small South of the North". Gubei Water Town offers a rowing program where you can paddle the Tanghe River and enjoy the scenery on both sides. At night, the Gubei Water Town is brightly lit, the water town and the Great Wall complement each other, and there are wonderful activities such as drone performance and musical fountain, which bring visitors a unique night tour experience. When you tired, you can go to Longfengchi Hot Spring in Gubei Water Town to soak your feet, which can help you relax both physically and mentally and relieve fatigue.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 3
The Simatai Great Wall starts from Wangjing Tower in the east and ends at Houchuankou in the west, with a total length of 5.7 kilometers. At present, the open section of the Simatai Great Wall is from Tower 1 to Tower 10 in the eastern section of the Simatai Reservoir, totaling 10 watchtowers. The Simatai Great Wall is like a giant dragon galloping among the towering and precipitous peaks. Standing on the Great Wall, you can take in the sight of the lush, tiered mountains and the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. You can either choose to climb on foot, challenge yourself and experience the majesty and steepness of the Great Wall, or take a cable car to have an aerial view of the entire Great Wall and the surrounding landscape of mountains and waters. In addition, a night tour of the Simatai Great Wall allows you to enjoy the dazzling lights of Gubei Water Town and the night view of the Great Wall under the starry sky, which has a unique charm.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
after you visit Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall, your driver will drive you back to your location.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
Other
Save time: there is no need to change between public transportation, and routes can be planned according to the opening hours of scenic spots and traffic conditions, so as to maximize travel time.
Other
Comfortable and at ease: You don't need to squeeze in a vehicle with others. The interior of the car provides a private and quiet environment. You can freely adjust your seat, take a rest, or enjoy the scenery along the way, which helps relieve the fatigue of the journey.
Other
Arrange the stopover time freely: A flexible departure time also means that you can arrange the stopover time during the journey freely. You don't have to be bound by the public transportation schedule, and you can freely decide how long to stroll and enjoy the scenery, as well as how much time to spend taking photos as mementos.
Other
Children Under 5 years old are free to join
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
Review Summary
4.9
28 reviews
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