Simatai Great Wall: Ming Dynasty's Original Charm

Experience the unique Simatai Great Wall at night and explore the charming Gubei Water Town on this private trip. Enjoy a hassle-free journey with an English-speaking driver and immerse yourself in the beauty of these iconic attractions near Beijing.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Linda Beijing Tour Car Service - Experience a visit to Gubeikou Watertown and Simatai Great Wall with a private car and driver. Pick-up is available from your hotel in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport, or Beijing train station.
  • Gubei Water Town - Situated in the northern part of Beijing, approximately 145 km from downtown, it takes about 2…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver speaking basic English
What's Not Included
  • Tour guide
  • Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Entrance Ticket
  • Simatai Great Wall cable car ticket
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Simatai Great Wall is the sole ancient architectural site in China that maintains the original look of the Ming Dynasty, earning the title of “Original Great Wall” from UNESCO. It was added to the World Heritage List in 1987, embodying deep historical and cultural significance, allowing visitors to genuinely experience the Ming Dynasty’s Great Wall…

Location
Linda Beijing Tour Car Service
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jaslinel4
May 23, 2025
Smooth ride, great driver! - Linda was recommended by a friend. She is fluent in both English and Chinese. Car is clean and spacious (6 seater). Ride is smooth and I hardly felt anything since I was able to sleep for a good 2 hours. Linda 是朋友介绍的。 她能说中英语。 车干净宽敞 (能坐6人)驾驶技术好,很顺,我在车里睡了2小时。
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S_v
May 13, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Amazing time at Simatai and a lovely relaxing one at Gubei Water Town! Simatai is truly authentic and even though the Water Town is not, we really appreciated all the restaurants and modern amenities. Our driver Davis was awesome. He was on time, friendly, very knowledgeable, and kind. He helped us with getting our tickets, got us where we needed to be, and helped us manage our time very well. He gave us water bottles for the hike, and very good recommendations for the Wall and also Beijing. His English was very good. Taking a car with a private driver was very much worth it, with time being limited and also the weather being so hot. The car was a clean, cool, comfortable, and smooth ride. Linda made sure to confirm all details regarding the logistics, which was reassuring. She was very responsive and organized, and offered us a lot of help. On top of the great experience, we also received some souvenirs from them at the end of the day. 100% would recommend!
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Svg8478ec
May 12, 2025
Great experience - We had a fantastic time at Simatai and Gubei Water Town! Being at the Wall in Simatai feels like stepping back in time. The Water Town was quiet since it was a weekday during the daytime, but it has many places to eat which was great after working up an appetite climbing the Wall! Although obviously a recreation, it was still interesting nonetheless. Our driver Davis was wonderful. He was prompt and punctual, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Great Wall and Beijing. He even gave us extra water bottles after he felt that we didn't bring enough! So kind. He helped us with getting our tickets, explained what we had to do with them, and had very good recommendations on what to do and where to go, both at the Wall and also elsewhere in Beijing. His English was also very good. The car was roomy, clean, in great condition, and really comfortable. Taking public transport to the area is possible and cheaper, but traveling in such comfort, not having to be constrained by the timetables, and saving a lot of time (thus being able to spend more time actually experiencing Simatai and the Water Town) was totally worth it. Linda herself was very communicative before the activity to confirm all the details, which was very much appreciated. She let us know beforehand who our driver was going to be, and offered to help with reserving tickets. She was very responsive whenever we needed anything. On top of the great experience, they even sent us off with some souvenirs at the end of the day. 100% would recommend!
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Lilytq3297mh
May 2, 2025
Gubei watertown and Simatai Great Wall Transfer - My friend and I used Linda’s Driver Service to get private transport to our Gubei watertown and Simatai Great Wall. Linda messaged me 2 days in advance to confirm everything and introduce us to our driver, 杨师傅 (Mr Yang). Mr Yang arrived to our accommodation 30 minutes in advance so there was no worries about a late pickup, he was also incredibly insightful and helpful throughout our journey! Although we just spoke Chinese throughout the trip, in the beginning we spoke English and he was very proficient ! After we arrived he helped us making sure we had no issues with tickets and then told us to just let him know once we’ve finished with the great wall and that there is no rush! We chose to depart at 12pm, as we wanted to book the night tour ticket of Simatai Great Wall, which completely exceeded our expectations Overall I 100% booking your service through Linda’s Company, and you’ll be very lucky if you get 杨师傅 as your driver !!
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Mphsqueen
Apr 13, 2025
Incredible customer service and local, authentic experience - Amazing service by Linda for DAYS. Even before we arrived in China, she communicated so clearly about what to expect and what other options / add ons we could avail of throughout our stay. We didn’t use any add ons, but saying no was easy and she was not pushy at all - merely informative. Upon arrival, an unusual gale blew for two days, effectively shutting down Beijing and the surrounding area. She kept in touch letting us know the closures. On day 2 of the gales, she checked all available Great Wall spots within a reasonable distance of Beijing - and alerted us that only one of these was open!! We said yes!!! Simutai Great Wall was a fabulous section!! About a 30 minute walk up from the trailhead (no cable car running due to high winds), but it actually made it more special. We appreciated the skill to build the wall even more as a result. The wall itself is SO steep and incredible!! It felt and looked authentic and original - not touristy at all. It felt wild and rugged. We are so grateful for Linda’s patience and persistence in finding a way for us to visit the Wall over this unusual weather weekend. Otherwise we wouldn’t have had the opportunity to visit the wall, which would’ve been a massive shame. I can’t say enough positive things. Thank you!!
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C9398hjcristianod
Jan 11, 2025
Great Wall - Thank for excellent professional driver help me to visit the Geat Wall . Sure if I will back in China I will use your service to visit other fantastic think . Thank you again
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Aaronli72
Jan 11, 2025
Outstanding Limo Service to Simatai - We were picked up at our hotel by Mr Liu, our driver, in a clean Mercedes C-Class. Mr Liu was a safe driver, courteous, and made the 2 hour journey a pleasant one. He was also focused on ensuring that we have a good time; when we asked him what time should we return to the car, he said there isn’t a time limit, key is for us to enjoy ourselves. Outstanding service from Linda’s, highly recommended!
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Aaron_l
Dec 21, 2024
Private evening trip to Gubei Watertown and Simatai Great Wall - My driver Mr Liu was always on time and drove safely. He also helped with the ticket purchase, and did not set a time limit for us to enjoy the sights, where he said that the key is for us to enjoy the trip. Very good service!
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129pinam
Oct 28, 2024
Super day trip - The tour is great if you have little time like us. Our driver could not speak English, but that was no problem at all, as it works great with the translator in China. He was very personable, did his best and drove very pleasantly. Regarding the wall, we thought at first that we could walk from Gubai to the wall, but there would never have been enough time for that. From the city to the mountain it is a few kilometers. The cable car costs 54€ for two people. Entrance Wall and Gubai 45€. Next time, we'll schedule more time on site.
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Dortegas
Apr 28, 2025
Dream place. - Spectacular place. Transport A1. Excellent service. Punctuality. Ongoing and seamless communication. Fully recommended.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).