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A traditional street at dusk with illuminated lanterns, a river, and a historic wall in the background. 2
The Great Wall of China at night, illuminated by lights, with a river flowing alongside it and a crescent moon in the sky. 3
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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

By Beijing Driver Guide Service
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €209 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Ideal for a day trip to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, we offer 2 tailored packages to match your needs, with vehicles sized to your group number:

Private Transfer Only: Choose any departure time (14:00 or later is recommended for Gubei Water Town’s stunning night views). Enjoy door-to-door service from your Beijing hotel in an air-conditioned private car; explore at your own pace, then return to your hotel comfortably.

Private Transfer + Guided Tour: Enjoy all transfer perks plus a knowledgeable guide who will accompany you and share vivid historical stories of the two spots.

All entrance fees (Simatai Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, and Great Wall return cable car) are included—no extra costs! Simatai Great Wall is a UNESCO-listed, well-preserved Ming Dynasty section with dramatic cliffside watchtowers and unspoiled scenery, while Gubei Water Town charms with traditional northern Chinese architecture, tranquil lakes, and enchanting night lights.

Activity location

  • Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Check availability

Private Transfer +Entrance fee

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Transfer and Tickets: Your driver will pick you up in your hotel's lobby.Entrance fee to Simatai Great Wall and Gubeikou Water Town included,Cable car return for the Great Wall also included.
Pickup included

Price details
€209.32 x 1 Adult€209.32
Total
Price is €209.32
Until Mon, 27 Jul

Guide+Transer+Tickets

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Guide+Transer+Tickets: Choose this option to have a tour guide and private transfer to visit Gubei Water town and Simatai, tickets included.
Pickup included

Price details
€313.10 x 1 Adult€313.10
Total
Price is €313.10
Until Mon, 27 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Cable car return at the Great Wall
  • Inclusions
    Return private transfer
  • Inclusions
    Tour guide if you choose option 2
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off(For Hotels with then 4th ring road of Beijing City)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Tour guide if you choose option 1 to use transfer only

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The Great Wall cable car service may be suspended at any time due to adverse weather conditions. If the cable car stops operating during your tour, we will fully refund the cable car ticket fee.
    • Please select your departure time according to your travel needs. We recommend departing after 14:00 if you wish to enjoy the night view of Gubei Water Town. Please note that daytime and nighttime Great Wall tickets are separate and non-interchangeable—you cannot access both the daytime and nighttime sections with a single ticket.
    • The standard duration of our service is 8–9 hours. For any time exceeding 9 hours, an overtime fee of USD 15 per hour is required for the driver alone. If you have booked the package with a guide, the overtime fee will be USD 30 per hour (USD 15 for the driver and USD 15 for the guide).
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gubei Water Town

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We offer two tailored packages for your trip—pick the one that fits your needs best—with flexible departure times from morning till evening; we recommend setting off after 14:00 if you wish to catch the stunning night views of Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Both packages include all entrance tickets for Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, plus return cable car fares for the Great Wall, and we will arrange vehicles ranging from 5-seater cars to 55-seater coaches based on your group size. Your driver (or driver plus guide for the guided package) will meet you at the lobby of your city centre Beijing hotel at the prearranged time, with an extra fee applying if pick-up is from the airport. Then you can hop aboard your air-conditioned private vehicle and enjoy a relaxing 2-hour ride to Gubei Water Town, where you can take a nap, gaze at the countryside scenery along the way, or grab complimentary mineral water and light snacks provided on board.

Simatai Great Wall

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, your driver will assist you with collecting all the included tickets, then show you the designated waiting area in the car park where he will stay for your return. For the transfer-only package, you can start your self-guided adventure at Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town at your own pace; for the transfer + guide package, your knowledgeable guide will accompany you into both attractions, leading you to the best photo spots and sharing fascinating stories about the sites’ history and culture. After your exploration, meet your driver at the agreed spot and enjoy a smooth ride back to your Beijing hotel. Please note that our drivers may not speak English, but they are equipped with multilingual translators to ensure hassle-free communication.

Location

Activity location

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    Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gubei Water Town
    • Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
    • Beijing, China, China

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