Simatai Great Wall Ticket, Popular Section with Fewer Tourists

Important Notice

Price

1. Children under 120cm or under 6 years old can book free admission tickets by presenting passports at the entrance.
2. Child under 150cm (including infants) enjoy half price for cable car, please buy tickets on spot.
3. Seniors need to pay full price for cable car, which is CNY90 for one-way and CNY160 for round-trip.
3. For visitors who have complimentary ticket to Gubei Water Town from hotel, they need to get to the Tourist Center and take free shuttle bus to Simatai Great Wall.

How to Book and Use

1. Book & pay online, get confirmation by email.
2. Present QR code and passports at Visitor Center for check-in.
3. Follow the staff on spot to take free shuttle bus to the Great Wall.
4. One time entry, please keep QR code well until your exit.

Hours

Great Wall Opening Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Great Wall Site Admission Hours: 9:00 - 16:10
Cable Car Service Hours: Uphill: 9:00-16:10; Downhill: 9:00-17:00
Gubei Water Town Opening Hours: 09:00-22:30
Gubei Water Town Entry Time: 9:00-14:30

Opening Area

From East Tower No.1 to East Tower No.10

Recommended Routes

Route 1: Uphill by Cable Car - Walk to Tower No. 6 - Visit Tower No. 5 to No. 2 - turn back to Cable Car and downhill.
Route 2: Uphill to Tower No. 2 by walkway entrance - visit Tower No. 3 to 5 - walk to Cable Car station and downhill.

Change & Cancellation

1. Free cancellation if sending emails more than 24 hours before the visiting date.
2. Once the ticket is issued, booking service fee is non-refundable.
3. Partial cancellation is not accepted, tickets in one order have to be cancelled together.
4. Once the ticket is issued, no change can be applied. If you would like to make change, please cancel and rebook.

What to Expect

Although Simatai Great Wall is a little bit far from Beijing downtown compared with other sections of Great Wall around, it is still a place treasured by many people all over the world. Since 1987, Simatai Great Wall was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List as it is the only architectural relics of Ming Dynasty which is well preserved in its original appearance. Miraculously, after going through winds, rains and even bombardment, the wall still stands solid here over hundreds of years. Dilapidated towers and steps did not weaken the beauty of the wall, instead, they are the symbol of its strength and vitality.

Another glamour of Simatai is its steepness. The wall winds up and down on cliff edge, you may feel dizzy if looking down. It was a natural and elaborate design that soldiers can attack enemies easily by taking advantage of commanding elevation and steep mountains.

On the mountain foot, a lake in azure blue lies quietly with ripples shining brightly under sunlight. After a taste of majestic Great Wall, tender winds will refresh your mind and increase your emotional well-being.

Gubei Water Town

Simatai Great Wall

Additional Info

Address:

North of Simatai Village, Gubei Water Town, Miyun District, Beijing

How to get to Simatai Great Wall?

Take subway line 2, line 13 or Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen Station, then take Gubei Water Town Tourist bus (at the station of bus 855 and 942) directly, which takes about 2 hours and costs CNY 48 one-way trip. The buses depart at 9:00, 12:00, and 15:30, and one more bus at 14:00 will be added during weekends and holidays. The returning buses depart at 13:00, 17:00 and 21:00 from Gubei Water Town Parking Lot No. 2, and one more bus at 19:00 during weekends and holidays.

Take Bus 980 or 980 Express from Dongzhimen to Miyun Xidaqiao and then change to Miyun Bus 51 to Gubei Shuizhen (Gubei Water Town).

Questions & Answers on Simatai Great Wall Tickets Booking

Asked by Natalia from SPAIN | Dec. 10, 2024 16:14

Hotel and night tour

I’m planning to stay at Gubei water town at some hotel.
If I’m staying there, do I need to buy the tickets for simatai night tour and gubei scenic area? Or does my hotel include it?
Thanks

Answers (3)

Answered by Olivia | Dec. 10, 2024 22:07

Some hotel include the entrance to the water town (you need to confirm with your hotel) but you still need to buy Simatai night tour tickets but you can enjoy discounted tickets for the great wall cable car.

Answered by Natalia | Dec. 11, 2024 17:13

Can I buy the tickets for the night tour once I arrive there? Or should I buy them beforehand?
Thank you

Answered by Candice | Dec. 12, 2024 22:39

You can buy on-site but to be on safe side, it's advised to book beforehand.

Asked by Florian from CHINA | Oct. 07, 2024 07:51

Simatai + Gubei Water Town

Hello
Can I climb the Great wall the afternoon, take the downhill cable car at 5pm and then go to Gubei Water Town? Or I must enter the Gubei Water Town before 2:30 pm?
Therefore, Where do I buy tickets for Simatai Great Wall [Day Entry] + Single Trip Cable Car + Gubei Water Town?
Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Oct. 10, 2024 18:40

You can, but note that the check-in of the great wall stops at 3:00pm and yes, you must enter the town before 14:30. You need to go through the town to reach the entrance to the Great Wall.
You can buy on this page: the combo ticket Gubei Water Town + Simatai Great Wall [Day Entry] + Single Way Cable Car

Asked by Vladimir from UNITED STATES | Aug. 04, 2024 13:29

Simatai Great Wall

What time does it open?
Simatai Great Wall

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Aug. 05, 2024 23:53

Daytime visit: 09:00 - 16:10
Nighttime visit: 17:30 - 20:40

Asked by Nick Ive from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 15, 2024 01:29

Simatai Great Wall cable car and Great Wall evenning tickets

I am trying to purchase two tickets for the Great Wall (evening) and two return cable car tickets for Tuesday, April 30. I cannot see it on your site? I can see one that also inclused a ticket to the Water town but I already have those as we are staying in a hotel in the town so just ned Wall and cable car tickets.
Is this possible?

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 16, 2024 00:58

Sorry the official does not provide such combo including only cable car and Simatai Great Wall evening tickets.

Asked by NARA from THAILAND | Apr. 11, 2024 09:48

Entrance fee

If I stay a night inside Gubei water town, Do I still need to pay for the Entrance fee?

And I would like to know that there any Hanfu rental shop inside the town.

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Apr. 11, 2024 23:36

Many hotels inside the town ensure free entry for their customers. You may consult your hotel for details. Yes, you can rent at Baqi Huiguan (八旗会馆).

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