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15 Simatai Great Wall Tours near Beijing Worth the Day

25 tours  ·  from $85

The good simatai great wall tours go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - Choosing between Jinshanling and Simatai
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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 privately from your Beijing hotel to Jinshanling, or to Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Choose transport only or add a guide. Drivers such as Yu Yongtai, Gao Dapeng, Tian Wei, and Mr. Sun help with tickets, directions, and return pickup, often using translator apps when needed.

“We had an amazing experience at Jinshanling Great Wall. Han Wei picked us up outside our hotel and, although he didn't speak any English, he was very adept at communicating with us via translator apps. He pointed out interesting sites on our way and we chatted quite a bit. The car was comfortable and clean and I felt like we were in good hands. I had visited Badaling many years ago, so I wanted to see something a bit different this trip. Even though it took half a day, I am so happy that we visited Jinshanling. Not only was it secluded, but there was a small section that has…”

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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - Gubei Water Town before the wall
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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 privately from Beijing to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town in about eight hours. Choose a guide such as Miko, Lily, Jack, or Jimmy, or book transfer only. Ride the cable car, visit 10 watchtowers, and see Gubei’s canals by day or under red lanterns at night.

“We had a great day at Simatai visiting 10 towers and the water city. The transportation was punctual and comfortable with our driver Jason.”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - Walking Jinshanling’s watchtowers and ridges
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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

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Beijing hotel and spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Jinshanling, Gubei Water Town, and Simatai. Guides such as Tony, Miko, Andy, Anson, Jay, and Huang are praised for clear history talks, photos, and personal care. A Chinese meal and Simatai cable car are included.

“Amazing tour! Our tour guide Jonathan was great. He was very punctual, polite and friendly. He catered to all our needs. The lunch we had at Jinshanling was from a local family restaurant they had chosen and it was delicious. The views from this tour were extraordinary and Jonathan knew which spots to go to, to avoid the crowds! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Cable cars make the wall visit more manageable
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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

Travel from Beijing with a private vehicle, explore Gubei Water Town, then ride cable cars to Simatai Great Wall for sunset and illuminated night views. Guide service depends on the booking option: all-inclusive tours include an English-speaking guide, while transportation-only bookings use a Chinese-speaking driver with a translation app. Expect about nine hours.

“This is a private driver, not a tour. No English speaking and haven’t escort us properly. Not worthing the price.”

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Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour - Gubei Water Town: canals, courtyards, and staged old-China charm
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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

Travel privately from Beijing with Benny’s Guide & Driver Service to Gubei Water Town and the original Simatai Great Wall. Allow 8 to 9 hours, plus about $50 per person for admission, cable car, and shuttle fees. Drivers such as Duan and Su Debin provide punctual, helpful transport, though an English-speaking guide is not included.

“Though location is far from Beijing, driver Duan was very kind, friendly and considerate - making the journey comfortable and smooth. Even if you don't speak Chinese, the translation app is useful and there are no problems communicating. Gubei and Simatai itself is beautiful and an enjoyable experience”

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Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - What the private transfer actually gives you
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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

Leave your Beijing hotel in a private vehicle for Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Choose a transfer-only visit or add a guide. Your fare covers entrance tickets, round-trip cable car rides, bottled water, and hotel pickup within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Evening departures offer illuminated views, though some shops close early.

“The car ride was great and very smooth. The village is beautiful, the cable car so cool and the illuminated wall was stunning. Such a great evening.”

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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour - Starting at Qianmen and riding north
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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

Meet your English-speaking guide at your central Beijing hotel for a private ride to Jinshanling, then eat locally and visit Gubei Water Town before taking a cable car to illuminated Simatai. Guides such as Miko, Andy, Allen, and Jessica are praised for clear stories and attentive care.

“The trip was wonderful and very memorable due to the wonderful sights it covers - something most miss but is extremely beautiful especially the Gubei Water Town. Wish I had more time there. The Guide Jessica (Jan Shai Ren) was very friendly and knowledgeable. Took us through the entire trip in a very cheerful and fun way more like a friend than a guide. I would recommend this trip especially due to the good vehicle, driver and of course Jessica.”

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Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - Starting at Simatai West
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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

Travel from central Beijing to the quieter Simatai West section, then hike about three hours toward Jinshanling with an English-speaking guide. Expect steep stairs, original watchtowers, restored wall sections, snacks, water, and air-conditioned transport. Guides such as Nancy and Mico have received strong praise.

“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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Simatai Great Wall Private Night Layover Tour from Beijng Airport - Riding the cable car to Simatai
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Simatai Great Wall Private Night Layover Tour from Beijng Airport

9.Simatai Great Wall Private Night Layover Tour from Beijng Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $172

Turn a Beijing airport layover into a night visit to Simatai Great Wall. A private driver handles airport pickup and return, while round-trip cable cars make the climb easier. Add an English-speaking guide when booking, and allow about 1.5 hours after landing for immigration, baggage, customs, and meeting up.

“Excellent experience with the guide Song Wang. Very kind and good explanation we went to place of heaven, forbidden city and summer palace”

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Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging) - Why this Great Wall hike feels different
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Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging)

10.Private Wild Great Wall Hiking tour at Simatai (Challenging)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $200

You’ll leave Beijing early for a strenuous Great Wall hike linking wild Simatai with Jinshanling. A local guide leads the way, while private transport, entry fees, and a Chinese lunch are included. English guiding is not included, and the route suits fit adults under about 60 to 65.

“I was on a business trip to China and left a couple days early to explore Beijing. I really wanted to see the wild wall, away from the tourists, and am so glad I found this tour. My guide Gerry was outstanding. He met me at my hotel at 7:30am anRead more”

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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling - Reaching Simatai West and climbing to the ridge
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Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

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

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

Travel from central Beijing to Simatai West for a private guided hike across unrestored Great Wall sections to Jinshanling. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace, explains the wall, and leads you past watchtowers and mountain views. Lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant and hotel transfers are included.

“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 - Starting from your Beijing hotel
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Private Gubei Water Town and Simatai Trip with English Speaking Driver Service

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

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

Travel privately from Beijing with an English-speaking driver such as Peter Wu, then explore rugged Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town on your own. Pickup, drop-off, bottled water, parking, tolls, and fuel are included, but attraction tickets and lunch cost extra.

“The tour guide will drive you from the town and help you buy your tickets 1) to the town 2) a one-way bus trip to the wall (you walk back through the town) and 3) to the chairlift. It was around 600 Yuan for myself and senior father for those thRead more”

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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour - Starting at Jinshanling West
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Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

13.Great Wall Jinshanling To Simatai West Hiking Private Tour

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

Leave Beijing early for a private, English-guided hike on the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall. Walk about six kilometers from Brick Crenel toward East Five-window Tower, stop for photos, eat lunch, and return to your hotel. Guides such as May, Jason, and Jenny adjust the pace and help with meals.

“Jenni was a perfect guide who enthusiastically shared our experience and day at the Great Wall”

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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town - Mutianyu in daylight, with a toboggan choice
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town

14.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, visiting Mutianyu in daylight and Simatai after dark. The tour includes hotel pickup within Beijing’s fourth ring road, lunch, tickets, cable cars, and a toboggan option at Mutianyu. Guides such as Andy and Jimmy have led this experience.

“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”

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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town - Gubei Water Town before the wall
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Private Evening Tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Gubei Water Town and the wild, unrestored Simatai Great Wall on a private evening outing. An English-speaking driver or optional guide handles transport, while you set the pace. See Wangjinglou’s fountain show, ride the cable car, and view illuminated watchtowers.

“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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