Beijing: Great Wall at Simatai & W Town Day Trip

Northern China, Beijing



Explore the Great Wall at Simatai and Beijing W Town on a day trip from Beijing. Discover the charm of the town and the majesty of the Great Wall with optional cable car tickets.

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient charm of Beijing W Town with its historic architecture
  • Explore the Great Wall at Simatai, a well-preserved Ming Dynasty section
  • Enjoy a scenic drive from Beijing and take in the stunning countryside views
  • Learn about the history and significance of the Great Wall from your guide
  • Choose to ride a cable car for a unique perspective of the Great Wall

Description

Travel to Beijing W Town, a charming village in Miyun County with a history spanning over a thousand years. Stroll through the town's traditional dwellings, stone-paved streets, and lengthy alleyways, all showcasing the northern townscape typical of the Republican period. Next, head to the Great Wall at Simatai, an ancient section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall that has maintained its original appearance. This portion of the wall stands upon steep, rugged terrain with a construction scale that inspires awe. When viewed from below, it stretches across the horizon against the azure sky, appearing both majestic and perilous, with clouds drifting past. The mountain ridges resemble clustered fingers, creating a distinctive pattern of two-way staircases.

Includes

Junior guide (English) Transportation via coach first admission ticket to Beijing W Town

Excludes

Lunch at your own expense Round-trip cable car tickets for the Great Wall at Simatai cost RMB 160 and are optional. Other optional activities at the attraction are available at an extra cost. Children's admission tickets are not included; children over 1.2 m must purchase their own admission ticket

Important Information

  • Meet at Guomao Subway Station Exit F, Beijing at 08:45 The guide will notify you of the boarding location and meeting time via SMS or phone call before 9:00 PM the day before your trip Due to the high volume of travelers during holidays, contact times may be delayed

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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