Private Great Wall adventures since 2003 · Small-group hiking and camping
Tour 2GC1 · Small group

Gubei Water Town, Simatai & camp

Blend heritage-style streets and canals with a Simatai hike, a night on the Great Wall, sunrise and a wild Gubeikou morning hike.

2 days / 1 nightSmall groupGreat Wall campingFlat rate
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Tour code2GC1
Price$259 per person
Pickup8:00 AM
ReturnAround 2:00 PM
Tour 2GC1 route map

Water Town, Simatai and Gubeikou.

Schematic map of Tour 2GC1 from Beijing through Gubei Water Town and Simatai to Gubeikou camping, then back to Beijing
Schematic route, not to scale. Confirm the exact campsite, bus plan and walking path for your departure.
The 2GC1 experience

Water Town, the Wall and camp.

See the group transport, canal setting, local transfer and overnight camp.

Minibus for group transport
Group bus
Stone bridge and canal in Gubei Water Town
Gubei Water Town
Traveler with a local driver during a road transfer
Local transfer
Travelers beside a tent inside a Great Wall watchtower
Watchtower camp
Day by day

Town, Wall, stars and sunrise.

Day 1

Water Town → Simatai → camp

  1. 8:00 AM · Hotel pickup

    Private pickup within Beijing’s 5th Ring Road and transfer to the group meeting point.

  2. 8:50 AM · Group departure

    Bus from Guomao Subway Station, Exit F.

  3. 11:30 AM · Gubei Water Town

    Explore streets, canals, courtyards and mountain scenery.

  4. 2:00 PM · Simatai hike

    Walk the steep-ridged Wall and its open watchtowers.

  5. 6:00 PM · Dinner

    Prepare at the camping center.

  6. 8:00 PM · Camp setup

    Our team assists with tent, sleeping bag and pad.

Day 2

Sunrise → Gubeikou → Beijing

  1. 4:00 AM · Sunrise

    Wake early for dawn on the Wall.

  2. 6:00 AM · Breakfast

    Return to the camping center.

  3. 7:00 AM · Gubeikou hike

    Walk roughly two hours through unrestored towers and ancient stonework.

  4. 10:30 AM · Early lunch

    Meal after the hike.

  5. 12:00 PM · Return bus

    Arrive central Beijing around 2:00 PM; continue independently to your hotel.

Tour includes

Transport, access and camp support.

Private central-Beijing hotel pickup
Round-trip group bus transportation
English commentary on the bus
Water Town and Simatai admissions
Gubeikou admission and camping permit
Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Dinner on Day 1
Breakfast on Day 2
Service: Day 2 uses Chinese-speaking local service. Return from the central-Beijing drop-off to your hotel is independent.
Published flat rate

Tour 2GC1 price & package

USD per person. Request availability for your travel date.

Published per-person tour rate
PackagePrice per personGroup size
Small-group camping$259Flat rate

Includes group transportation, listed admissions and camping gear, with private pickup in central Beijing. The tour page lists the precise meals and route. Confirm the meeting point and return arrangements.

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Plan Tour 2GC1

Know the route before you go.

Use these notes with the day-by-day schedule and inclusions above to decide whether this program fits your group.

On the route

This small-group program balances Gubei Water Town’s lanes and canals with a Simatai walk, a camping night and a Gubeikou visit the following day.

Prepare for the day

The program has group departure times and several transitions. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an overnight layer, water bottle and personal essentials.

Confirm before booking

Central-Beijing pickup and group meeting arrangements should be reconfirmed with your hotel. Share dietary needs before departure.

Along the way

The places behind this itinerary

Gubei Water Town adds canals, courtyards and a relaxed village-style walk before the steeper Simatai visit. The following morning changes pace with an unrestored hike at Gubeikou.

This guide’s 2GC1 program is a Water Town and Simatai variant. The operator’s general group-tour page lists other group routes under similar codes, so use the itinerary and inclusions on this page when requesting this exact departure.

Useful details

Questions for this departure.

Can the schedule change?

Yes. Weather, local access, daylight and transportation can affect the order or timing of stops. Your confirmed departure details take precedence over this sample itinerary.

What information should I send for a quote?

Share your preferred date, number of travelers, hotel location, hiking experience and chosen service package. Mention any dietary or mobility needs.

What does the starting price cover?

Inclusions vary by program and package. Review the list above and request a current total, including any noted local or optional charges, before reserving.

Ask about this tour

Ask about Tour 2GC1.

Share your date, group size and preferred service package through our inquiry form. We will confirm the current price and details.

To learn more details, please visit the Great Wall Adventure Club site: https://greatwalladventureclub.com/2gc1-group-hiking-camping