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Private Beijing Layover Tour to Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall

Starting From From $208.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
8 Hours 3.91 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Discover Beijing Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

While on an evening layover in Beijing, see one of the world’s seven wonders – the Great Wall at Simatai and Gubei Water Town on this private tour with round-trip airport transfer. Relax in the unique charm of Gubei water town and the only section of the Great Wall that is lit up and open at night. Accompanied by your own private guide and private car, you’ll relish personalized attention on your day tour of Beijing. This private tour includes a tour guide, entrance fees, Simatai Great Wall cable car round trip ticket, lunch or dinner, private vehicle, after the tour you can choose to be transferred back to the airport or your hotel in Beijing city.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit the UNESCOlisted Great Wall at night on a guided tour
  • Gain deep insight into the history of this world’s longest manmade structure
  • Perfect for layover tours
  • Relax yourself in the unique charm of Gubei water town
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Your private layover tour begins with pickup at Beijing Capital International Airport depending on your flight arrival time. Your informative local guide will take you by private vehicle to Gubei Water Town. It will take 2 hours to arrive. On the way, your guide will explain the related history and stories about the Great Wall. You will also enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery on the way. Upon arrival, accompanied by your tour guide, start your walking tour to discover the charms of the Gubei Water Town. Gubei Water Town is a replica of Wuzhen Water Town in Southern China. There are 6 areas in Gubei Water Town including Old Barracks Area, Minguo Street Area, Water Street Area, Wonglong, and etc. You will find many interesting shops, tasty restaurants, and distinctive hotels there. You will stop in one of the restaurants for a delicious local lunch or dinner. Afterwards, you will be taken by a cable car to reach the top of the Simatai Great Wall. There are 10 watch towers open to the public at night. You will have some free time to enjoy the beautiful lanterns lighting up the path of the Great Wall and overlook the entire Gubei Water Town. This fantastic tour will end by driving you back to the airport on time to catch your next flight, you also can choose to be dropped off at your hotel near the airport or in Beijing City.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Beijing

City/Town Tour at Gubei Water Town.

Continued

Beijing

Sightseeing at Great Wall Of China.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Airport round trip transfer Cable car at Simatai Great Wall Professional guide Transport by air-conditioned vehicle Entrance Fees Round-trip private transfer

Not Included

Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Passports are required

Restrictions

Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions

Meeting & Pickup

Please provide flight details, tour operator will advise the pickup time and location. Your private layover tour begins with pickup at Beijing Capital International Airport depending on your flight arrival time.

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions Please offer your round trip flight details

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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