No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking

Forbidden City Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

Location Beijing, Northern China, China
$499
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Beijing's Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City provide a captivating cultural experience. With a personal guide, you'll navigate these iconic sites while savoring local cuisine.

  • 🗺️ A private guide accompanies you for personalized attention throughout the day.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy lunch or dinner at a local favorite restaurant, offering authentic flavors.
  • 🚙 The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle for your convenience.
  • 🎢 Entrance fees, including a Simatai Great Wall cable car ticket, are included in the package.
  • 🌆 An evening tour to Gubei Water Town and the Great Wall at the Simatai section is part of the itinerary.
  • 🏛️ Visit Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city-center square, with insights into its historical significance from your guide.
  • 🏯 Explore the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors, with detailed explanations of its architecture and history.
  • ⛰️ Experience the less crowded Simatai Great Wall, taking the included cable car to enjoy scenic views and hiking options.
  • 🏞️ Wander through Gubei Water Town, enjoying traditional architecture and local crafts, especially magical when illuminated at night.
  • 💧 Bottled water is provided throughout the tour to keep you refreshed.

Tinggly offers a sustainable way to gift this unique adventure, featuring instant e-delivery, no expiration on vouchers, and a world of choice for your loved ones to explore.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Gubei Night Tour
If you want to see the night view of the Gubei Watertown and Simatai Great Wall please choose this option
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Entrance Fee
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Cable car round trip at Simatai Great Wall
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Chinese lunch with soft drinks
  • Gratuities to drivers and guides.

  • Tiananmen Square
    Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at your chosen time (morning or afternoon). Tiananmen Square Visit Head to Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city-center square. Your guide will share insights into its historical significance, from pivotal events in modern Chinese history to the stories behind the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. (Note: During peak seasons, if queue time for square entry exceeds 1–3 hours, we will skip the square visit to ensure the smooth progress of your subsequent itinerary.)
  • The Palace Museum
    Explore the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Your guide will lead you through this 600-year-old palace, explaining its architecture, imperial history, and royal customs as you visit key spots. Key stops include: - Meridian Gate: The grand southern entrance, once exclusive to emperors for ceremonies. - Outer Court: The political hub with the Hall of Supreme Harmony (imperial coronation venue), Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony—your guide will detail decorations and imperial hierarchy. - Inner Court: Royal living quarters like the Palace of Heavenly Purity and Palace of Earthly Tranquility, with stories of imperial daily life. - Imperial Gardens: A serene retreat for the royal family, with ancient trees and pavilions. Your guide will point out hidden details and answer questions, helping you grasp the palace’s cultural significance.
  • Simatai Great Wall
    Take a 2-hour private drive to Simatai Great Wall. En route, your guide will share a brief overview of the Great Wall’s history and Simatai’s unique traits—well-preserved, less crowded than Badaling/Mutianyu, and set on steep terrain. Feel free to ask historical questions. Simatai Great Wall Adventure (Crowd-Free & Scenic) Take the included cable car to Simatai’s upper sections. Unlike crowded sections, Simatai offers tranquil views of well-preserved ramparts and watchtowers. - Morning departure: Explore the full 2.2-kilometer stretch, hiking and enjoying panoramic mountain views. - Afternoon departure: Witness the golden sunset over the wall; as dusk falls, 3 sections remain open for a magical twilight experience.
  • Gubei Water Town
    After the Great Wall, wander Gubei Water Town. Stroll stone lanes lined with traditional courtyard houses, browse local craft shops, watch folk artisans (sugar figurine, paper-cut making), and enjoy water town scenery—especially charming when lanterns light up after dark (ideal for afternoon groups). Meal Arrangement An included local-style meal (lunch for morning departures, dinner for afternoon) is flexible—discuss dining preferences and spots with your guide during the tour. Hotel Drop-Off End the tour with a private drive back to your hotel, concluding your memorable Beijing day trip.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infant(1-3 years old) is free they do not occupy a seat
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Forbidden City Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

    Location Beijing, Northern China, China
    $499
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Delivery options

    eVoucher

    • Free
    • Instant delivery
    • Environmentally friendly

    Physical Gift Box

    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
    • Shipping Worldwide

    No expiration date
    Easy refund
    Free exchange
    Easy booking
    Planet friendly
    Global availability
    As seen on