China · WATER TOWN TOURS IN BEIJING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 water town tours in Beijing worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private Simatai Great Wall plus Gubei Water Town by cable car, with skip-queue tickets and optional day or lantern-lit night tour.
“We had a great day at Simatai visiting 10 towers and the water city. The transportation was punctual and comfortable with our driver Jason.”
Private day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, with hotel pickup, a chauffeur, and scenic time to explore.
“The driver was very friendly and he spoke English. We arrived early in the day, so got very lucky with nearly no crowds. Great layover!”
Private Beijing day trip to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall at sunset and night, with hotel pickup, cable cars, and tickets.
“The wall and the village are amazing. The place is magical and our guide, Justin, was Excellent and very attentive to our needs. He's also a great photographer.Auto-translated”
Private day trip from Beijing to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall, with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, and time to hike.
“Overall excellent service from this company. Benny reached out to me within an hour after I booked for this service, and he was informative and flexible to the unpredictable weather situation. Mr. Su Debin was my driver and was extremely friRead more”
Private night trip: Simatai Great Wall by cable car and Gubei Water Town canals. Self-led or with a guide.
“Mr. Zhang was patient, friendly, and incredibly helpful. He assisted with tickets, provided clear directions, and we could easily communicate using a translator app. Highly recommend!”
Private day tour from Beijing to Jinshanling and Simatai Great Wall, plus Gubei Water Town at night, with guide, lunch, and cable car.
“Andy was an absolute sweetheart. He showed us all the great Wall from day till night took us to a beautiful local Tour in the kitchen local farm Food which I absolutely loved. I would give him a 10 out of 10 experience. The light show was amazing period.”
Private Beijing Great Wall tour with daytime Mutianyu, nighttime Simatai, plus Gubei Water Town, including guide, lunch, and tickets.
“What an amazing experience. We had Guide Andy and Driver Wang, and they were both extremely patient and friendly. We wanted to take a lot of pictures, and I mean a LOT, and they always gave us enough time and told us about the historRead more”
Private evening tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town from Beijing, with hotel pickup, cable car tickets, and self-paced night views.
“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.”
Private Simatai Great Wall at night plus Gubei Water Town stroll, with optional cable car and dinner, hotel transfers, and time for photos.
“The visit to the wall was amazing and it was thrilling to see it lit up with lights at night time. Our guide and driver were lovely and could speak good English which was helpful to us. They suggested, as an added on extra, to take the boat ridRead more”
Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall tickets with QR entry. Explore at your pace, skip crowds, and enjoy Ming towers.
“Great experience! When my pre booked driver suddenly fell ill and couldn't collect me from the hotel to commence our itinerary, HAPPY TRAVEL ASIA promptly arranged for Jack, an excellent driver whose performance was nothing short of exemplary. Punctual and dependable, he was friendly, talkative and ever-helpful, providing us with bottled water and efficiently organising our schedule. He also offered proactive suggestions for exploring the Great Wall and sightseeing in Beijing. His English was fluent, driving smooth and comfortable. The Simatai Great Wall radiates primal charm, while the Gubei water town faithfully recreates an ancient settlement. We thoroughly enjoyed the local restaurants a...”
Private day trip in Beijing to Simatai, Mutianyu, Xiangshuihu, and Huanghuacheng, with a toboggan slide, scenic walks, and door-to-door transfers.
“Tour guide’ vehicle was very comfortable and he provided charging adapter to ensure our mobiles are ready for snapping magnificent photos. We came back abit late due to the terrain of the walk but he cool about it. Definitely recommended to everyone.”
Private day trip from Beijing to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, with cable car, guide, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Muchas gracias por la experiencia, increíble la atención del guía, nos orientó perfectamente durante todo el tour.”
A private day trip pairing **Simatai Great Wall** hike with **Gubei Water Town** canals, plus door-to-door transfers, tickets, and lunch.
“I just completed my Water Town and Simatai Great Wall tour and could not recommend it more! I decided last minute to book a solo trip last night and definitely have no regrets.”
Private day trip from Beijing to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall with cable car and lunch, guided and fully private.
“The experience was very nice and the guide and the driver were professional and kind. The Great Wall at Simatai was very impressive.”
Beijing’s night Great Wall at Simatai plus Gubei Water Town lights, cable car included, private guide, hotel pickup, and an easy late-day schedule.
“This was a wonderful day out to a beautiful restored water town and the wall at night. Autumn is a lovely time of year to go. A highlight was the light show in the evening. Judy was a wonderful guide, excellent English and we learned so much from her. We really enjoyed the day and wished that we had more tours with Judy.”
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