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.
    The Simatai Great Wall offers both day and night sessions. Daytime ticket checks begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:10 pm,…
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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Marlene
Dec 7, 2025
Great experience! - Yuehan was my driver and he was kind and nice and a good driver as we had terrible traffic returning to the city on a Saturday afternoon! There was water and snacks in his car. He helped me buy my ticket at Gubei and got me on my way to the Great Wall. I took the shuttle to the cable car immediately and walked back. Google Translate and Google Maps were very helpful! It was a bucket list item for me and was just what I had hoped for!
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Sekar_m
Nov 11, 2025
Driver Xian is a nice... - Driver Xian is a nice person. He rode safely to water town and brought me back to hotel. He was punctual and he even helped in guiding how to navigate in the water town. Trustable person
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Gelenap2025
Oct 27, 2025
Punctual driver and always open to answer questions. Picks up phone fast - Very punctual driver. He spoke English very good and helped us to buy a Ticket entrance to Gubei. The city is worth visiting. It takes about 5 hours to look around and defenetely its better to buy cabin up the Wall and down. Please make sure to download Wechat. Its used widely on China. And if you dont want to be in a car jam, please start the drive at 7:00. It takes 2h to get to the city.
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Juul_r
Sep 25, 2025
Trustworthy company. Excellent driver - Due to floodings we had to change plans but Linda was very flexible. Her driver took us to different sections of the wall. Good service!
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Seaside291740
Sep 15, 2025
Thank you - I had an amazing experience with Linda. She contacted me as soon as my reservation was confirmed via WhatsApp and provided all the details about my upcoming trip. The driver, Liu Chao, was punctual and picked me up from the hotel right on time. He was very pleasant and polite, and he provided water and snacks for the ride. Upon arriving at Gubei Water Town, Liu assisted me with buying tickets and explained where he would be waiting for me when I was done. I highly recommend Linda and her company!
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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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Dortegas
Apr 28, 2025
Dream place. - Spectacular place. Transport A1. Excellent service. Punctuality. Ongoing and seamless communication. Fully recommended.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).