Private Tour

Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

Overview

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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.

Please note:

1. Our team is the No.1 provider on Tripadvisor in Beijing area. We have got more than 600 5-star reviews from customers. We are honest, reliable and trustworthy.

2. The drivers may speak no English. But they are professional and they do this job everyday. They will communicate with you by translation APP.

3. Drivers can pick you up from any hotels within 5th Ring Road. But If your pick up location is near Daxing airport, you need to pay a bit more.

4. The cost includes gas、tolls、parking fees.

5. This is a 9-hour tour. If you need more time, you need to pay a bit more.

6. Please contact me by whatsapp or leave your whatsapp number, I will let you know more details.

No tickets and meals including.

No hidden fees.

No shopping stops.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Gubei Water Town

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. 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.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

Simatai Great Wall

The Simatai Great Wall(司马台长城 Sīmǎtái Chángchéng) is largely in its original state, as it has not undergone much renovation like other sections near Beijing.It is situated in Miyun County, 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) northwest of downtown Beijing.This particular section, built in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), is 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) long, with the Jinshanling Great Wall to the west. It is really a tough hike to climb the wall, but it is enormously rewarding.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel and airport pickup

Meals

Gratuity to the driver

Entry Tickets and Cable Car and Shuttle Bus

English speaking driver and tour guide

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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

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Reviews

5.00

37 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Brilliant service
SharonR1865,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have spent 4 days with Benny and his drivers, our itinerary was put together for us perfectly. The communications and arrangements were great. I would definitely recommend if you are travelling to China. It takes all the hassle and worries away as everything is arranged for you! Thanks so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very responsive and dependable company
HappyFeet25,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gubei is not the star attraction but Simatai is n should not be missed especially the year round night tour. We have to thank Benny and his driver for bringing us there and back to Beijing safely. Benny was v responsive and His driver was also v patient n stick to the road speed. Great experience using him.
Excellent experience in small
arianat589,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Su was a great guide! Extremely attentive and ready to help, took us fruit, water, stopped for us to pick up food on the way. We highly recommend the experience.
Good service
O4070PUangelaw,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We used their service for the airport pick up and 3 days private tours with English tour guide (Cindy). Services were very good. I will definitely use the service when I visit different cities in china. Thanks
Avoid more crowded Great Wall options and discover the charmingly romantic Gubei Water Town
LightPacker32179,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visited the wall first. Would have walked but did not start early enough to have the time, so took the round trip cable car. No crowds at all and fantastic views. Then wandered through charming Gubei water town as the golden hour lent the mountains a glorious golden glow. As it got dark the town became even more magical as we wound our way to the exit. Our driver got our tickets and explained everything clearly with his phone translator. highly recommend this tour. It was easily the best tour we had while in Beijing.
Friendly Driver
Odyssey50323182146,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite the long drive, driver Duan was very friendly, kind and considerate. Making the ride very comfortable. Gubei water town is a quaint village and very picturesque! The cable car up to Simatai is also very convenient! Highly recommended experience!
Friendly driver
Ming W,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Though location is far from Beijing, driver Duan was very kind, friendly and considerate - making the journey comfortable and smooth. Even if you don't speak Chinese, the translation app is useful and there are no problems communicating. Gubei and Simatai itself is beautiful and an enjoyable experience
Great Service
69rienc,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for driving us to the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. The whole trip was smooth and comfortable, and we felt safe all the way. You were very friendly and helpful, which made our journey enjoyable. We really appreciate your service and would happily recommend you to others.
Awesome day
mildai2024,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Driver Su Debin is super amazing. He's very patient with us. We had an amazing day at Gubei and Simatai Great Wall. Highly recommended!
Magical day in Gubei Water Town
Allenlane,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We could not have had a better day. This excursion was so worth the 2/2.5 hour drive from Beijing. Our driver was great - he set us up with all of the tickets we needed when we got there. The Simatai section of the Great Wall is so incredible. There were very few other people (unlike the large crowds at other sections) and the views from the wall were breathtaking. Water Town is just magical. We made sure to do the tour later in the day so we would be able to walk through Water Town after sunset when it is lit up. Again, the town was not at all crowded. The town itself is so clean and well maintained - it looks like it was just built. We did a boat ride from the entrance to the other end of the town where the cable car to get up to the wall was. After going to the wall, we strolled through Water town and had a great meal. Next time we visit China we plan on staying in one of the many hotels in Water Town so we can really explore the town.