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Private Beijing Tour: 9-Hour City Highlights
5.0
41 Ratings
Beijing
Experience the beauty of Gubei Water Town and the majesty of Simatai Great Wall on this private day tour. No hidden fees or shopping stops. Book now!
Experience the beauty of Gubei Water Town and the majesty of Simatai Great Wall on this private day tour. No hidden fees or shopping stops. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town is nestled around the picturesque Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and is adjacent to the Simatai Great Wall, known for being the most perilous and awe-inspiring part of the Great Wall. Often referred to as ‘Wuzhen in Beijing’, Gubei Water Town features a harmonious blend of mountains, water, and historic villages….
- Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town is nestled around the picturesque Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and is adjacent to the Simatai Great Wall, known for being the most perilous and awe-inspiring part of the Great Wall. Often referred to as ‘Wuzhen in Beijing’, Gubei Water Town features a harmonious blend of mountains, water, and historic villages. The majority of the structures are rebuilt in the traditional courtyard style. Originating from five ancient villages and a water source, this water town has evolved into a prominent destination for sightseeing and holidays.
- Simatai Great Wall - The Simatai Great Wall (司马台长城 Sīmǎtái Chángchéng) remains largely in its original condition, as it has not been extensively renovated like other sections near Beijing. It is located in Miyun County, 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) northwest of central Beijing. This section, constructed in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stretches 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) and connects to the Jinshanling Great Wall to the west. Climbing the wall is quite challenging, but the experience is incredibly rewarding.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel and airport pickup
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel and airport pickup
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuity to the driver
- Entry Tickets and Cable Car and Shuttle Bus
- English speaking driver and tour guide
- Meals
- Gratuity to the driver
- Entry Tickets and Cable Car and Shuttle Bus
- English speaking driver and tour guide
Additional Information
Gubei Water Town is beautifully situated around the Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and is adjacent to the Simatai Great Wall, renowned as the most breathtaking and challenging part of the entire Great Wall.
Please note:
- Our team is the top-rated provider on Tripadvisor in the Beijing area, boasting over 600 5-star reviews from satisfied customers. We…
Gubei Water Town is beautifully situated around the Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and is adjacent to the Simatai Great Wall, renowned as the most breathtaking and challenging part of the entire Great Wall.
Please note:
- Our team is the top-rated provider on Tripadvisor in the Beijing area, boasting over 600 5-star reviews from satisfied customers. We are known for our honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness.
- While the drivers may not speak English, they are highly professional and experienced, using translation apps to communicate effectively with you.
- Drivers can pick you up from any hotel within the 5th Ring Road. However, if your pick-up location is near Daxing Airport, an additional fee applies.
- The cost covers gas, tolls, and parking fees.
- This is a 9-hour tour. Should you require more time, an extra charge will apply.
- Please contact via WhatsApp or provide your WhatsApp number for further details.
Tickets and meals are not included.
No hidden fees.
No shopping stops.
Location
Gubei Water Town
Simatai villege, Gubeikou town
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Chillaxgal
Apr 9, 2026
Beautiful and tranquil town - We got a personal driver to drive us from beijing to Gubei and return the next day..driver is v friendly, we chatted quite a bit as we can speak Mandarin..he is early on both legs to wait for us, and we communicate easily via WeChat on pickup points. Highly recommend Gubei, stay at least 1 night else it's not enough.
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Paradise20382253077
Apr 6, 2026
Best service - Benny is very friendly. He provided one of the best rate among those I have checked. Driver is on time and polite. He helps to fit 5 of us and 5 luggages into a 7 seater car. No deposit was required and payment after trip completed.
Highly recommend!
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Ariella_f
Apr 2, 2026
We had an amazing time... - We had an amazing time both in the town and at the great wall. Our driver was polite and friendly. When we arrived, we spent about 2 hours in the town because there is so much to see. Lots of shops restaurants and it is scenic and beautiful. We loved the great wall. But you only need 1 hour or so up there. That means there is ample time to explore the town (you must!). You can also take the cable car which was a gorgeous ride up the mountain. We took a boat ride to get to the cable car. Everything is self explanatory and easy.
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Ariellaf2018
Mar 27, 2026
The best part of our trip! - We had a wonderful time at the town and great wall! Honestly, this is the way to go because other parts of the wall are so overcrowded, but we felt like some of the only people on this part. The town was amazing with plenty to do! The tour was self guided, but it was very easy to get around ourselves. We took a boat ride through the town to the cable car. Then the cable car up to the great wall. The cable car ride is a must do! Spend time in the town as well, so many cute shops and cats. This was the highlight of our trip so far. Our driver was wonderful!
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Sharonr1865
Jan 1, 2026
Brilliant service - 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.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Happyfeet25
Dec 11, 2025
Very responsive and dependable company - 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.
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Arianat589
Dec 2, 2025
Excellent experience in small - 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.
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O4070puangelaw
Oct 31, 2025
Good service - 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
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Lightpacker32179
Oct 24, 2025
Avoid more crowded Great Wall options and discover the charmingly romantic Gubei Water Town - 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.
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Odyssey50323182146
Oct 14, 2025
Friendly Driver - 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!
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