- Gubei Water Town - Travel by private, climate-controlled vehicle to Gubei Water Town in Miyun County, about 96 miles (155 kilometers) from the city. Arrive at Gubei—an architectural replica of Wuzhen in Zhejiang province, one of China’s most famous water towns. Composed of picturesque canals, bridges, courtyard houses, shops, and hotels, all backed by mountains and the Simatai section of China’s Great Wall.
Gubei is a delight to explore. Enjoy a walking tour around the lanes, watching the boats ply the waterways and admiring the quaint architecture. Follow your guide around the highlights and as the sun sets, sit down to a delicious dinner at a charming restaurant.
- Simatai Great Wall - Duly refreshed, ride the cable car up to the Simatai Great Wall: the only part of the UNESCO-listed structure open to visitors at night in Beijing, and beautifully illuminated from dusk onward. Admire the lit-up ramparts tracing the steep spine of the mountains from your cable car, and then walk along the battlements.
Then, descend by cable car and either choose to take a golf cart, walk, or take a boat ride (own expense) back to the parking lot. Finally, travel back Beijing where your trip ends with a drop-off at your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees, round-trip cable car, and dinner with a Great Wall view (with all-inclusive option)
- Transport by private, comfortable vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Gratuities (Optional)
Experience a unique, private tour of Gubei Water Town and marvel at the illuminated Great Wall at Simatai. With a striking resemblance to the renowned Water Town of Wuzhen in southern China, Gubei offers a tranquil setting, brimming with lush green mountains, crystal clear water, and historic villages. The Simatai section of the Great Wall, often acclaimed as the epitome of grandeur by Great Wall connoisseurs, is a standout amongst China’s incredible Wall sections. It is also the sole area of the Wall open for night visits in Beijing. The expedition includes round-trip cable car rides and a high-quality dinner within the Water Town.
- We need each traveler’s passport number to make reservation in advance
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.