China · Evening

9-Hour Private Night Tour of Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall

9 Hours Round trip from Beijing Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the cable car to the top of the Simatai Great Wall
  • 02 See the illuminated Gubei Water Town from the Great Wall at night
  • 03 Learn the history and stories of the Great Wall from your guide
  • 04 Stroll through Gubei Water Town's scenic canals, shops, and restaurants

Enjoy an exciting evening on this private tour to Gubei Water Town and the Simatai section of the Great Wall. Ride the cable car to the top of Simatai for spectacular views over the illuminated water town and a different Great Wall experience after dark. Learn the history and stories of the Great Wall from your knowledgeable tour guide, then stroll through Gubei Water Town to discover its scenic canals, shops, and restaurants.

You will also have some free time to enjoy the beautiful lanterns lighting up the path of the Great Wall and overlook the entire Gubei Water Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Beijing
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Night Tour of Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

Meet your tour guide in your hotel's lobby at the prearranged time. Then head directly to the Simatai Great Wall, which takes about 2 hours. Your tour guide will explain the history and stories along the way, and you are welcome to ask questions at any time.

Upon arrival at Gubei Water Town, your adventure will begin with a cable car ride to the top of the Simatai Great Wall. There are 10 watchtowers open to the public at night, and your tour guide will explain the history and stories along the way. You will also have some free time to enjoy the beautiful lanterns lighting up the path of the Great Wall and overlook the entire Gubei Water Town.

When you are ready, descend by cable car and begin a walking tour to discover the charms of Gubei Water Town. Gubei Water Town is a replica of Wuzhen Water Town in Southern China. There are 6 areas in Gubei Water Town, including the Old Barracks Area, Minguo Street Area, Water Street Area, Wonglong, and more. You will find many interesting shops and tasty restaurants here, with leisure time to explore the area.

After a delicious dinner at a restaurant, you will be transferred back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.

Simatai Great Wall at night, illuminated Gubei Water Town, cable-car ascent

Where this trip takes you

Simatai Great Wall at night, illuminated Gubei Water Town, cable-car ascent

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Beijing 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 5th Ring Road of Beijing City)
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Round-trip cable car at the Great Wall
  • Chinese dinner
  • Entrance fee

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Passport

Know before you go

  • Please provide each tourist's passport number and full name for ticket booking.
  • Please provide the hotel where you are staying in Beijing for pickup.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Beijing, China
Tour start
Beijing, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Beijing.

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