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The 15 Simatai Great Wall Tours from Beijing Worth Your Morning

22 tours  ·  from $85 a head

Start with number one and work down: these are the 15 simatai great wall tours that travellers keep coming back happy from, each with its price, its length and what to know before booking.

Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - Decide whether a guide is worth the extra cost
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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

1.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $86Our pick

Travel from your Beijing hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Jinshanling, or to Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Choose transport only or add a private guide for the ride and hike. Drivers such as Yu Yongtai and Gao Dapeng have been praised for punctuality and practical help, but your driver is not guaranteed to be one of them. Entrance fees and food cost extra.

“Gao its a very good driver and guide. Thanks! I will use his services every time i come back to china”

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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - Two ways to make the trip
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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

2.Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Travel by private car from Beijing to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Choose a guide, who may be named Miko, Sun, Jack, or another local host, or explore independently with prebooked entry and cable car tickets. Day trips focus on the wall and town; the night option adds sunset and lantern-lit canals.

“We had a great time. Watertown is beautiful. The wall at night was spectacular!!! Jimmy was kind curious respectful and just made everything better. His English is easy to understand. The driver was nice too! I recommend this tour as five stars”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - The meal: included, with a choice to make
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

3.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $261

Leave Beijing by private car for a guided walk at Jinshanling, then visit Gubei Water Town and ride the included cable car to Simatai for sunset or its night views. A Chinese meal, entrance fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect uneven steps, a long day, and an extra charge if you want Jinshanling’s cable car.

“Such an amazing tour, much more than expected and Jonathan has been an amazing guide. Great wall, local food and ended in a fairy tail town to see the wall with lights. People working in the wall are very kind, please buy them gifts, they deserve it. Thanks a lot for today. Yesterday with Tony was also a great tour. Very recommended”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Simatai at sunset: the main event
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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

4.Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $182

Leave central Beijing at 12:30pm for a private, roughly nine-hour trip to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. Explore canals and courtyards, then ride the cable car up and down the wall for dusk and night views. Choose the option with an English-speaking guide if you want guided commentary; guide names have included May, Justin, and James, but assignments can vary.

“the experience was great! guide was friendly and planned the itinerary well to give us ample time to explore the town. we enjoyed the sunset at the great wall! recommended!”

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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour - Fitting two stops into eight or nine hours
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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

5.Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Benny’s Guide & Driver Service provides private, air-conditioned transport from your Beijing hotel or the airport to Gubei Water Town and Simatai. You set your walking pace, with about three hours at the water town and two at the wall. Tickets, cable car, shuttle bus, meals, and an English-speaking guide are not included.

“A wonderful driver,very helpful with great service mind. Gubei is a beautiful and charming water town, we had a happy relaxing day walked around. Simatai Great Wall is amazing. The cable cars and the walk way up are very easy to hike.”

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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town: canals, food, and evening quiet
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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

6.Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $133

Ride from your Beijing hotel to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a self-guided visit or add a guide, with entrance tickets and round-trip cable car fares included. A departure after 14:00 can bring you to the illuminated Wall and canals after dark.

“Summer is really nice and his smile is really contagious. He makes sure that I’m safe and comfortable plus with snacks and water offered. It’s a wonderful place very peaceful. Staff are really nice.”

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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour - Walking the Jinshanling Wall
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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

7.Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $185

A private, nine-hour trip from central Beijing pairs Jinshanling’s quieter wall and wide views with Gubei Water Town and Simatai after dark. An English-speaking guide such as Miko, Andy, or Jessica shares history along the way. Package options affect whether tickets, lunch, and Simatai’s cable car are included, so check what your price covers.

“Just an incredible day. Being on The Great Wall at Jinshanling was quite special. The views were breathtaking and the feat of construction very awesome. We had amazing weather and nearly had this section of the Wall to ourselves. Lunch nearby was extremely tasty and there was loads of it. Next stop was Gubei Water Town at dusk where we caught a gondola to the Simatei section of wall. Delightful by night. Our tour guide was Miko who was extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions. We travelled by comfortable car and looked after very well by our driver with water and snacks. We highly recommend making the…”

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Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - Stairs lead to Houchuankou Pass and the ridge
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Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

8.Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $222

Leave central Beijing by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided hike from Simatai West toward Jinshanling. Expect about three hours on the wall, steep stairs, old watchtowers, and broad mountain views. Groups are capped at 15. English-speaking guides have included Nancy and Mico, though your assigned guide may differ. Confirm whether lunch is included before booking.

“This tour was amazing! The trip took 2 hours to get there, we walked on the wall for about 3 hours. These sections of the Great Wall are amazing, some parts are steep. These sections aren’t crowded and we had a lot of fun during the walk. ORead more”

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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling - A demanding walk that rewards steady pacing
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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

9.Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $222

Leave central Beijing at 8:00 am for a private, guided hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling. Climb about 40 minutes to East-Five-Eye Watchtower, then follow the wall west across uneven terrain, passing intact and crumbled towers. A local farmer’s lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included. Plan for a demanding walk and a return around 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

“Amazing!!!!! I tested my physical condition but it was worth it every step up and down. There is a lift for those in no such great shape however, at this time of the year it is closed. Beautiful blue sky, perfect weather, incredible views!!!! Nancy, oRead more”

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Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service - Simatai: a demanding walk with a dramatic payoff
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Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service

10.Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

Ride from your Beijing hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then explore Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town on your own. The driver can help arrange tickets, but won’t hike with you. Plan for a steep, rugged wall walk and extra admission costs.

“Truly magnificient, although challenging climbing up the rugged terrain of Simatai Great Wall. Also, enjoy walking the scenic Gubei Water Town. Highly recommend to stay a night to see the light up of the Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Read more”

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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour - Walking the wall, step by step
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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

11.Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $214

Leave Beijing early with a private driver and English-speaking guide for about three hours on Jinshanling’s Great Wall, following a roughly six-kilometer route toward Simatai West. Expect steep steps, time for photos, and a provided lunch. Guides including Jason, Jenny, Martin, and May have led this outing. From November 15 to March 15, the eastern gate is closed, so the walk stays on Jinshanling’s western section.

“purtroppo non abbiamo potuto fare la grande muraglia di jingshanling chiusa a causa della pioggia. siamo andati perciò a Mutyaniu. ugualmente tanta pioggia! però ci siamo divertiti la guida Jenny è stata attenta e preparata. Attenta riguardo alla celiachia di una delle partecipanti. il cibo buono.”

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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town: a slower finish after the Wall
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town

12.Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $270

Spend about 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Mutianyu in daylight and Simatai after dark, with time in Gubei Water Town. The price includes lunch, admission, transport, and the listed cable car and toboggan options. Choose an afternoon departure for sunset and night views.

“Great way to see the great wall of china during the day and at night in 2 different parts of the wall. Be prepared to walk and walk and climb and climb! Only wished our guide Jimmy could prepared us a little better before the night climb at simatai. It was a little dark and more climbing than expected.”

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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town comes first
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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

13.Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $188

Leave Beijing at 2:00 pm in a private vehicle for Gubei Water Town and the illuminated Simatai Great Wall. Stroll the water town, catch the Wangjinglou fountains and 8:00 pm light show if timing allows, then ride the included cable car up to the wall. A guide is optional, dinner is not included, and you explore at your own pace.

“It was really special to see the Wall lit up at night, and the water town was a memorable experience--quite chilly in winter, with many parts of the park closed, but this tour would be especially magical in warmer months. Our guide was very warm and kind. We cherish this memory.”

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Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing - Walking the illuminated Simatai wall
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Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing

14.Private Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Night Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $234

A private 5 to 6 hour evening tour pairs a stroll through Gubei Water Town with a visit to Simatai Great Wall. Your guide and driver pick you up at your Beijing hotel. Entry-level packages include transport, a guide, and entry fees; cable-car tickets and dinner are upgrades. A boat ride may also be available as an extra.

“Night time Great Wall is different .everyone does the day time tour and goes back to hotel .. seeing the Great Wall with the lights has an entirely more magical feeling..and the water town was cool .. Add the boat ride for relaxing ride down thRead more”

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Gubei Water Town Simatai Great Wall Ticket And Options - What makes Simatai worth your time
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Gubei Water Town Simatai Great Wall Ticket And Options

15.Gubei Water Town Simatai Great Wall Ticket And Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $85Best value

Explore Gubei Water Town and the Simatai Great Wall at your own pace with advance admission tickets. The base option includes entry to both sites, not a guide or transfers. Your QR code is sent ahead, and you’ll need to provide passport details. Allow 3 to 12 hours, depending on your plans and selected options.

“Awesome place, although the cable was unfortunately closed in the day I visited. Self guided and easy water town to navigate. I didn’t find it clear where to catch the cable from because there’s a cable entrance as you enter the village and turns out you also access it on the other side of the village.”

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