- Simatai Great Wall - Start your day with early morning pickup at your Beijing hotel and 2 hour transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Then you will start your romantic Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town Tour.
First take the ferry to the foot of the Great Wall, ride on a cable-car to the summit. Once you are up there, walk a little bit, you will see lots of locks and wishing cards running up the side on a chain after coming out of the cable car. Afterwards, you will receive a Love Lock or a wooden wishing card from your tour guide, hang a padlock and throw the key away so that your love is locked forever. This is not only for lovers but also can be for the family members and close friends to put on the locks here. Lock your forever love or best friendship here, or hang a wishing card to wish the best luck to your family members and friends.
Continue to your tour by foot, you will be amazed with how untouched and well preserved this Great Wall still remains since Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is located 120km away from Beijing. Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) and rebuilt in the Hongwu years of the Ming dynasty. It’s 5.4 km long with 35 beacon towers, known for its steepness. This part of your trekking is one of the most beautiful sections among the Great Wall. The entire Wall is yours, and you can explore it by your own pace. It really is an architectural wonder.
- Gubei Water Town - After finishing this hike, take the cable car down. Now you can start walking around in Gubei Water Town, relax yourself in the ancient town. You will be surrounded by the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir. You surely will have a very unique experience in this rare natural old town with a combination of mountains, water, ancient villages and hilly-area quadrangle dwellings.
Enjoy a tasty lunch meal at the Water Town or after your the Water Town visit (at your own cost).
Your tour ends with hotel drop-off in Beijing in the late afternoon.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees included
- Round-trip cable car tickets
- Transport in a private vehicle
- A Lock of Love or wishing card
- Gratuities
- Meal
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Boat ride
The Great Wall is deemed an emblem of immortality by the Chinese populace, given its millennia-long existence and projected enduring presence. Consequently, securing a padlock to the Wall by couples signifies the perpetual nature of their affection, mirroring the permanence of the lock on the Wall. Embrace an intimate day-long excursion where you will have the opportunity to affix your perpetual bond on the scenic Simatai Great Wall, accompanied by your beloved. Moreover, explore the picturesque Gubei Water Town and delight in an entertaining cable car journey!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The infant from 0-3 is free to join the tour
- If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
