Illuminated Great Wall Tour with Dinner
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the illuminated Simatai Great Wall
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese dinner in Gubei Water Town
- Experience breathtaking night views of the Great Wall
- Learn about the history of the Great Wall from a knowledgeable guide
- Capture stunning photographs of the illuminated landscape
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Beijing
- Guided tour of Simatai Great Wall
- Dinner at Gubei Water Town
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Your private guide and driver with private car will come to pick you up in your hotel lobby around 15:00pm. And then take you to Simatai Great Wall and Water Town directly (2.5 hours driving time). You will first visit Gubei Water Town which is a newly built water town is located in Miyun county with a massive backdrop of the world famous Simatai Great Wall, the romantic Yuanyang Lake and the ancient Simatai Village. It is a replica of Wuzhen Water Town in the Southern China. In Gubei Water Town, there are 6 areas in soft opening stage including Old Barracks Area, Minguo Street Area, Water Street Area, Wonglong, water music light fountain show and etc. You will find many interesting shops, tasty restaurants, and distinctive hotels there.
After visiting Gubei Water Town for about 1-2 hour, you will start your hiking tour on the Simatai Great Wall. This part of your trekking is one of the most beautiful sections among the Great Wall. It is located 120 kilo meters away from Beijing. Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) and rebuilt in the Hongwu years of the Ming dynasty. It has 5.4 km long with 35 beacon towers. It is known for its steepness. The UNESCO has designated Simatai Great Wall as one of the World Cultural Heritage Sites as part of the Great Wall World Heritage Site. It's the only Great Wall lit up in China. Take cable car up and down from the Great Wall which is good to save your energy. Afterwards, the authentic food dinner will be arranged in the water town restaurant before transferred back to your hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with physical activity.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the forecast.
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your spot.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning night views.
- Dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures during the evening.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Traveler reviews
Romantic Views
The view and location is worth the long drive outside of Beijing. It’s a nice break from the city and a great way to experience another part of the Great Wall. Gubei Water Town is also a lovely backdrop for the wall and is a pretty experience as well. We didn’t realize that many people spend the night in the water town so if you have the time, it would be a nice option. Our tour guide was nice and informative and took pictures of us. The only downside was that we were nearly sprinting back down from the wall to get to dinner and then back to the car. The water town is beautiful at night with all the lights and we didn’t get a chance to really appreciate it. Dinner was delicious but it definitely ruined the romantic mood to have the tour guide eating dinner with us. I usually travel solo and having company would have been nice in that situation but I was with my boyfriend so that felt a bit odd. All in all though, this was a unique way to see another section of the wall and at a different time of day. Crowds were pretty low during the day in the water town and increased slightly on the wall in the evening but nothing compared to other sections of the wall.