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5 Water Town Tours in Beijing That Earn the Early Start

5 tours  ·  from $133

The good water town tours in Beijing go early and the great ones go earlier. Below: 5 to secure in advance, what each covers and how they differ.

Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour - Entering Gubei Water Town before the wall
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Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

1.Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 8 hours · from $133Our pick

Travel from Beijing in a private car to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Choose self-guided transfers or an English-speaking guide such as Miko, Lily, Jack, or Jimmy. Ride the cable car, walk historic watchtowers, and explore Gubei by day or under red lanterns at night.

“Paul is very nice guy and very good guide. He told us the history of the wall and interesting facts. He took great care of us while climbing the stairs. He made many great pictures with us. At the restaurant he advised us what tasty dishes to choose. The trip was very successful.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall And Gubei Watertown Private Day Tour

2.Mutianyu Great Wall And Gubei Watertown Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $149Top rated

You’ll ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall and Gubei Water Town. Plan on 8 to 9 hours, with about two hours at each stop. The tour offers privacy and flexible morning departures, but entrance tickets, meals, cable cars, and an English-speaking guide are extra.

“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!”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - Gubei Water Town after the wall
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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

Leave Beijing with a private guide and driver for Jinshanling’s quieter Great Wall trails, a Chinese meal, Gubei Water Town, and Simatai after dark. Guides such as Miko, Andy, Jay, and Anson are praised for history, photos, and flexible pacing. Expect 10 to 12 hours, uneven steps, and a cable car ride at Simatai.

“Such an amazing tour, much more than expected and Jonathan has been an amazing guide. Great wall, local food and ended in a fairy tail town to see the wall with lights. People working in the wall are very kind, please buy them gifts, they deserve it. Thanks a lot for today. Yesterday with Tony was also a great tour. Very recommended”

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Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town - Simatai at Sunset and After Dark
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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

Leave Beijing at 12:30 p.m. for Gubei Water Town, then ride the cable car to Simatai Great Wall for sunset and nighttime views. You get a private vehicle, hotel pickup, entrance tickets, and round-trip cable car rides. All Inclusive bookings include an English-speaking guide, while the transport option uses a Chinese-speaking driver with a translator app.

“Such a wonderful trip to Gubei Water Town, and Simatai Great Wall. Mr. Liu Guochang showed up in time, and patiently waited for us. The car is spacious and his drive was so smooth. He took care of everything for us to make this trip memorable! Highly recommend for family traveling.”

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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour - Jinshanling: the day’s strongest wall experience
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Beijing: Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

5.Jinshanling and Simatai Wall&Gubei Watertown Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 9 hours · from $185

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Miko, Andy, Leo, or Jessica, visiting Jinshanling, Gubei Water Town, and illuminated Simatai. Private hotel pickup, transport, tickets, lunch, bottled water, and a Simatai cable-car ride are included in the package option. Expect walking, stairs, sunset views, and a late return.

“Miko is a great guy!! He took care about all of us, including my parents!! He was always looking to give his best!! Great day with Miko!!”

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