Why choose this Beijing tour ?
Backed by the most beautiful and adventurous Simatai Great Wall, Gubei Water Town is a rarely–seen tourist resort that holds the landscape of water and mountain together in suburb Beijing area. The night scene of this place is amazingly eye-catching. Simatai Great Wall is the only section of Great Wall that retains the original appearance from Ming dynasty, which is called “primitive Great Wall” by UNESCO. Take this tour to appreciate the primordial historical relic, and relax yourself in the recreational water town.
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What makes Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour a unique experience ?
Get picked up at 1:00 pm by the guide and driver from your Beijing downtown hotel. After about 2.5 hours’ drive, arrive at Gubei —one of China’s most famous water towns. Composed of picturesque canals, bridges, courtyard houses, shops, and hotels, set mountains and the Simatai section of China’s Great Wall as the background, Gubei becomes another spotlight for visitors in Beijing. Follow your guide to walk around the quaint architecture, enjoy the sunset if weather permits. You can also try some local snacks there as dinner on your own.
Duly refreshed at about 6:00 pm, ride the cable car up to Simatai Great Wall: the only part of the UNESCO-listed structure that is open to visitors at night, and illuminated brightly from dusk onward. Admire the lit-up ramparts tracing the steep spine of the mountains from your cable car, and then meander along the battlements. Finally, descend by cable car and take shuttle bus back to the parking lot. At 8:00 pm, your trip ends and we transfer you back to downtown hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Beijing city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Beijing Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Afternoon & Night Tour
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Pickup included
- Entrance fees
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide service
- Cable car and shuttle bus on the Simatai Great Wall
Not Included
- Any meal
- Gratuities(recommended)
- Personal expense(option activities)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by China Travel Service.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• The listed price does not include a $5 per person security surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The security surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.
