Beijing Trip Overview
This tour will take you not only to Simatai Great Wall but also to Gubei Water Town where surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall. The great-wall is a must-visit spot for every traveler in Beijing, it is definitely an awe-inspiring and culturally enriching experience. Strolling along the Gubei Water Town and its historic sites, witness the most beautiful and breathtaking sunset on the summit of Simatai Great Wall.
This walk tour is less crowded but a popular section to enjoy original Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town. The Gubei Water Town resembles the famous Water Town in the south of China, Wuzhen.
Pick-up from your hotel in the morning;
Offering simple breakfast (bread and water);
Entrance tickets, (No time to have lunch !);
The round trip hike is about 6.5km;
Great Wall at Simatai sightseeing (3 hours free walk);
The water town sightseeing (2 hours free walk);
Drop-off service at your hotel;
No shopping stops.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
This tour will take you not only to Simatai Great Wall but also to Gubei Water Town where surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall. The great-wall is a must-visit spot for every traveler in Beijing, it is definitely an awe-inspiring and culturally enriching experience. Strolling along the Gubei Water Town and its historic sites, witness the most beautiful and breathtaking sunset on the summit of Simatai Great Wall.
This walk tour is less crowded but a popular section to enjoy original Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town. The Gubei Water Town resembles the famous Water Town in the south of China, Wuzhen.
Pick-up from your hotel in the morning;
Offering simple breakfast (bread and water);
Entrance tickets, (No time to have lunch !);
The round trip hike is about 6.5km;
Great Wall at Simatai sightseeing (3 hours free walk);
The water town sightseeing (2 hours free walk);
Drop-off service at your hotel;
No shopping stops.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gubei Water Town, Simatai villege, Gubeikou town, Beijing China
Gubei water town a good place to walk around and enjoy what an old village would have looked like. At night the town is well lit and the view is breathtaking. You’ll feel as if you are in old China when you’re walking around the town at night. Old world charm meets modern here. This water town is situated in Gubei Township of Miyun County northeast of Beijing, hence the name of Gubei Water Town. It has a charming location with a massive backdrop of the world famous Simatai Great Wall with the romantic Yuanyang Lake below.
Gubei Water Town surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall, the most dangerous and majestic section of the entire Great Wall. Regarded as ‘Wuzhen in Beijing’, Gubei Water Town boasts a combination of mountains, water and ancient villages. The town is characterized by the northern architectural style, and the history and culture of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China (1912-1949) historic period. Most buildings are reconstructed in the traditional courtyard style. Based on five ancient villages and a water resource, this water town has developed into a large-scale sightseeing and holiday destination. Covering an area of 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers), the holiday resort includes two scenic districts, the Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Simatai Great Wall, Gubeikou Town, Beijing 101508 China
The Simatai section of the Great Wall is one of the few sections to retain the original appearance of the Great Wall. It’s very varied in makeup. Simatai has many characteristics of other Great Wall sections, and some unique features of its own. It is often described with the following five words: perilous, dense, diverse, artful, and peculiar.
Now, The Simatai Great Wall has been partially restored and opened. The tourist area is limited to its east section, so the hiking from west Simatai to Jinshanling is not allowed. The Great Wall at Simatai is also the only section opened for a night tour. As one needs to go through the Gubei Water Town to reach Simatai, a reservation is required if you only plan to visit the Great Wall itself.
You can also take a cablecar up. It’s a steep 7-minute ride up the side of the mountain, and it’s considered to be very safe. The wall itself is strictly controlled for numbers so that only so many can go up it at a time. The views are fantastic but bear in mind to take water with you as there isn’t any available at the top. There are lots of photo opportunities along the path. The Great Wall is lit up at night and exceptionally beautiful.
Group Tour: Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Hiking (No Shopping)
Departure: Daily
Duration: Approx 8 hours
Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel between 7:00am – 7:30am
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Language: English
Picking up area: within 2nd ring road, if it’s over the limitation, please go to McDonalds restaurant nearby exit C of Dongzhi Men Subway Station.
Details:
Pick-up travelers from hotel on departure time between 7:00am and 7:30am, We offer simple breakfast. Arrival at Gubei Water Town around 10:00am. First, Tourists free to browse in the water town of Gubei (around 2 hours). And then walk to Simatai Great Wall, take the cable car to the top of the Great Wall. Simatai Great Wall is located about 130km from downtown Beijing. The Simatai Great Wall was first constructed built in the Ming Dynasty. The famous general, Xu Da, of the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) supervised and directed the construction of the Great Wall. Later, Qi Jiguang led a number of defense works while guarding the north area in 1567. The trip hike is about 6.5km and takes about 3 hours. Each tower has its unique feature and look. There are relatively less crowded here at Simatai Great Wall it is a nice place to explore the Great Wall in Beijing. In the afternoon, transferred back to your downtown hotel in Beijing.
Travel Tips:
Wear casually and pay attention to the climate in Beijing.
Special Features:
Only english-speaking travelers in the coach;
Well-trained english speaking tour guide;
Keep proper quantity travelers in suitable type air-conditioned coach;
No shopping stops.
Duration: 2 hours
