Private Tour
Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing
Overview
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First trip to Beijing? This private tour is a must for Great Wall exploration—and it’s a rare crowd-free gem! Spend your daytime wandering Jinshanling Great Wall, known for its well-preserved ancient watchtowers and unobstructed mountain vistas—no pushing through crowds, just peaceful immersion in history and scenery. As night falls, head to Simatai Great Wall (one of the few sections open after dark) and nearby Gubei Water Town: watch the town’s lantern-lit lanes glow, then take a cable car to marvel at Simatai’s twinkling night views—romantic, quiet, and utterly breathtaking. Pick your preferred departure time for a worry-free experience: exclusive tour guide, entrance tickets, Simatai cable car ride, local-style lunch, private vehicle, plus hotel pickup and drop-off—we’ve got your perfect day fully covered!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Chinese lunch or dinner you can choose one of them
Cable car round trip at Simatai Great Wall
English Speaking tour guide
Private air conditioned vehicle
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fee
Cable car on the Jinshanling Great Wall
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Jinshanling Great Wall
Your friendly tour guide will meet you right in your hotel lobby at your prearranged time, then whisk you directly to Jinshanling Great Wall—no hassle, just a smooth start. The roughly 2-hour drive flies by: your guide will share fascinating Great Wall history and stories along the way, while you soak in the idyllic countryside views outside the window. Once you arrive, you’ll step into Jinshanling Great Wall—a crowd-free treasure&one of the best-preserved Great Wall sections, always captivating hikers. Stretching east to Simatai and west to Gubeikou, this section dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1389) and was later rebuilt under General Qi Jiguang—a living piece of history. With over 100 ancient enemy towers dotting its length, every step tells a story: your guide will hike with you, share these tales, help snap photos, or even keep an eye on the kids. You’ll have 2-3 hours to savor this peaceful, scenic spot—no pushing through crowds, just you and the Great Wall’s timeless charm
Gubei Water Town
After a satisfying dinner, you’ll head straight to Gubei Water Town—just a 30-minute drive away, so the relaxation keeps flowing. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll start a leisurely walking tour to uncover the town’s unique charms: modeled after the iconic Wuzhen Water Town of southern China, Gubei Water Town is divided into 6 distinct areas, including the Old Barracks Area, Minguo Street Area, and Water Street Area. As you wander, you’ll stumble upon charming boutiques, mouthwatering local eateries, and distinctive hotels—each corner holding a little surprise to make your evening unforgettable.
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Private Tour
Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby by holding your name sign
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide, Miko, is an...
Gianluca S,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Miko, is an Amazing guy which explains the context and hystory of the Great Wall. He organized our delicious meal and supports us for the come back tour hotel despite the closures due to the military parade (and despite our hotel does not know which streets were closed). Beyond this I really appreciated to talk with him spanning among several topics. I have insisted to go to Simatai despite the warning and he supported my choice. I appreciated this too. Definetely this tour was Amazing and the places were really impressive. We have loved all of this tour
Great Great wall day
JuanDiego B,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour to two beautiful sections of the wall, they’re the most photogenic and least crowded, we had the wall for ourselves. We had the best time with our guide Jay, he was very kind and knowledgeable about Chinese history and culture. Would definitely do it again.
Great day out!
Jane S,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had a really lovely day out at the wall. The trip takes you to two different places on the wall, with some amazing day and night views. Visiting the water town was also a lovely experience, giving a beautiful insight into the ancient village style. Andy was a great guide, very knowledgeable. Lunch was also delicious, in a really friendly local restaurant and as it was the festival time we were offered free dumplings in celebration.
Avoid Crowds with This Tour
Kevin K,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you are looking to see the Great Wall this is a tour to consider. Yes, the drive is a little longer than some of the more popular sections of the wall, but the trade-off is a lightly visited section that is great to explore. Popular spots - Crowded and 1-2 hour queues. This spot, no queue and hardly no visitors. Also, our guide, I believe Sharon was her name, was such a nice and kind person. She was knowledgeable about what we were seeing, had a passion for teaching us, and was a joy to be with for the day.
Amazing day
Renee M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jay was fantastic. Smooth pick up at our hotel and we went straight to the Great Wall with great stories and information along the way. Jay know all the spots to go to for great views and great photos. We went from there to dinner, which was also wonderful. Then onto the Watertown, a cable car to see the sunset over the wall the onto a light show using drones. Tour lasted 10 hours from pick up to drop off and it was an amazing day.
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