Simatai Great Wall Tours
The Simatai section of the Great Wall (司马台长城) is located in the northeast of Miyun County, about 140 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It was first built in the early Hongwu years (1368-1398) of the Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is cut into two parts by the Simatai Reservoir, over which there is a chain bridge running through east to west.
The Simatai Great Wall is 5 km long with all together 28 watchtowers ( East 16 and West 12 ). Constructed by the Ming Dynasty general Qi Ji Guang, it is one of the few stretches of the Wall that still preserve the original look of that period. It not only features unique points from other Great Wall sections, but also shows some features found nowhere. To the west there 12 watchtowers snaking on the sloping hills. To the east there are 16 watchtowers atop peaks up to 1,000 meters high.
The views are amazing. The wall at Simatai has received very little renovation. So Simatai Great Wall still retains all its original look. It is well beyond the reach of the great crowds of visitors who come to the more popular and easily accessible parts of the Wall.
The Simatai Great Wall, with densely-positioned watchtowers running along the mountain ridges, looks amazing and grandeur! On the mountains with mild slopes in the west, 12 watchtowers are well preserved.
The watchtowers on the Simatai Great Wall show an elegant design and different structures, among which the most famous are the Wangjinglou (Watching Beijing Tower), where you can have a birds' eye view of the lights of Beijing at night in the distance.
Simatai Great Wall is a fantastic site for sightseeing, hiking and exploration. It has been listed by the UNESCO as one of the World Cultural Heritages. Unfortunately, the stretch from Jinshanling to Simatai is still closed. When the cross hike will be open is still unknown.
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Most tourists would choose to hike up the east section of Simatai Great Wall since it is more photogenic and treacherous. After you climb up to the 12th tower ( you are not allowed to go further to other 4 towers due to safety reason), you may either hike down or take a cable car down ( from 5th tower or 8th tower ).
Simatai Great Wall Ticket Price: RMB 40
You need to book your ticket by phone one day in advance.
Right Now only the east 10 towers are open to the public.
Gubei Water Town Ticket Price: RMB 140
If you buy the ticket for Gubei Water Town, then you don't need to book your Simatai Great Wall ticket one day in advance.
Ticket Booking Phone Number: 010 - 81009999
Cable Way: RMB 80 (one way )
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 ( Tickets selling till 4:30pm)
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Simatai Transportation
Self-driving: Driving along Jingcheng Expressway and get off at the 24th Exit of Simatai. Then drive according the roadside direction signboard for 2-5 minutes.
Public Transportation: Take public bus No.980 from Dongzhimen Transportation Hub and get off the stop of Gulou (Drum Tower) at Miyun County, then connect local bus No.51 or 38 to Simatai Village. Then walk to Gubei Water Town.
Simatai Great Wall related day tours and tour packages:
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 Activities: Visit Gubei Water Town and Hike East Section of the Simatai Great Wall ( 10 towers ) Tour Type: A private tour Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel around 8:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm Cable car: Available ( optional ) Service: Lunch + private tour guide & driver + private car / van Tour Code: GWPD-04 Price: Click Here |
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Departure: Daily Hiking Area: Jinshanling and Simatai West Tour Type: A private tour Duration: Approx.8 hours (3 Hours on the walls) Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel around 8:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 5:00pm Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Hiking Level: Intermediate （3 hours and 5km ) Service: Lunch + private tour guide & driver + private car / van Tour Code: GWPD-01 Price: Click Here |
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Departure: Daily Duration: 2 Days Tour Type: A private tour Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel in Beijing around 08:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 4:00pm in 2 days Hiking Time: Day 1 = 4-5 hrs, Day 2 = 3 hrs Service: Lunch + private tour guide & driver + private car / van Tour Code: BGH-15 Price: Click Here |
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Departure: Daily Duration: 3 Days Tour Type: A private tour Pick-up point and time: Your Hotel in Beijing around 08:00am Finishing point and time: Your Hotel around 4:00pm in 3 days Hiking Time: Day 1 = 4-5 hrs, Day 2 = 5 hrs, Day 3 = 3 hrs Service: Lunch + private tour guide & driver + private car / van Tour Code: BGH-16 Price: Click Here |
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