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2-Day Great Wall Mutianyu-Simatai Day-Night Tour

Great Wall Beauty & Relaxation - Day & Night

Mutianyu is the best fully restored section of the Great Wall with convenient access from Beijing. Simatai is the most spectacular wild section of the wall. An overnight stay in a resort hotel at Gubei Water Town will provide you with the opportunity to have a relaxing night tour of the Simatai Great Wall section.

This trip is specially designed for people who want to see the most visitor-friendly and visually-enhanced highlights of the Great Wall and have a relaxing experience without spending too much time.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Have a Unique Experience of the Wall, Seeing Its Day and Night Views at Different Sections

Walk on the best fully-restored Great Wall section at Mutianyu and enjoy stunning night views of the Wall from Simatai.

see the Great Wall's day view at Mutianyu
appreciate the stunning night view at Simatai

Discover the Colorful Folk Culture of North China

Try out a Chinese cultural experience in Gubei Water Town -- Tie-Dyeing, Kite-Making or Buddhist Text-Tracing.

have a chinese cultural experience

Take Pictures at the Most Chinese Places in Gubei Water Town

We selected 5 places in Gubei water town which highlight Chinese style. Your guide will show you these places and help you take the most Chinese pictures.

take picture at Gubei Water Town
traditional chinese houses in Gubei Water Town

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Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.

DAY 1 Beijing to the Great Wall | Mutianyu by Day and Simatai by Night

According to your prearranged schedule, your private guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. A comfortable vehicle will be ready for your 2-day Great Wall tour.

It takes about 2 hours to get from Beijing to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Have a round-trip cable car ride for ascending and descending the wall. You will be free to explore the wall easily on your own, after your guide has offered some introductory explanations.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at our selected local restaurant. After lunch, make a 2-hour transfer to Gubei Water Town. Check-in to your hotel and have some rest.

Your guide will accompany you on the cable car up to the Simatai Great Wall to see the sunset. As dark ensues, the wall lights up and you can enjoy the dreamy night views.

DAY 2 Return to Beijing | Chinese Cultural Experience and Photographs in Gubei Water Town

Enjoy the traditional Beijing courtyard architecture of Gubei Water Town. Your guide will be happy to show you the best places in the town, which highlight its authentic Chinese style. You can take the classiest pictures there.

Afterward, we'd be happy to arrange one of three cultural experiences in Gubei Water Town: tie-dyeing, kite making, or Buddhist text tracing. Try a Chinese cultural experience to make your own unique souvenir.

The tour will end after lunch. Your guide will accompany you back to Beijing city. If you will leave Beijing during the same day, it is better to choose a flight that departs after 5 pm. We are happy to arrange an airport or train station transfer for your departure after the tour.

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

William Edgar Boutique Hotel
William Edgar Boutique Hotel
William Edgar Boutique Hotel
FromUSD 560p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

Price includes:

  • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
  • English speaking local guide
  • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

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