Great Wall At Simatai

The Simatai Great Wall is located on the north mountain of Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing. It is part of the Great Wall of China and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty and is designated by UNESCO as the "Original Great Wall". The open area of the Simatai Great Wall is from the 1st floor to the 10th floor. You can choose to walk or take a cable car to the Great Wall. For the two of us, it is undoubtedly the wisest choice to take a cable car to visit the Simatai Great Wall. The beautiful scenery under our feet and the lush mountain forests slowly drift past. The majestic figure of the Great Wall in the distance gradually appears in front of us. When we reach the end of the cable car, we are still 470 meters away from the 8th floor of the Great Wall. We walk and climb, and half an hour later, we are on the Great Wall. Although we are very tired, we have no regrets. We are attracted and shocked by the magnificent scenery from the sky. Simatai Great Wall

📍Attraction Introduction Simatai Great Wall: Located in Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, 120 km from Beijing. It is built on steep mountains and is known for its five characteristics: steepness, density, neatness, ingenuity, and completeness. It is 5.7 km long, starting from Wangjing Tower in the east and ending at Houchuankou in the west. The Yuanyang Lake Reservoir divides it into two sections, east and west, with a total of 35 enemy towers (including one destroyed in the water). Simatai Great Wall is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains its original appearance from the Ming Dynasty. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987 and was identified as the "Original Great Wall" by UNESCO. 🗺️Tour Route Recommended Route: Start from the east section, visit Wangjing Tower and each enemy tower in turn, and end at the west section. Along the way, you can enjoy the grandeur of the Great Wall and the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains. 🕒Opening Hours Business Hours: Generally open at 9:00 am, subject to the announcement of the scenic area. 🎟️Ticket Information Ticket Price: The specific price varies according to the season and activities. It is recommended to check in advance through official channels. Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased through major travel websites or on-site. It is recommended to purchase in advance to avoid queuing. 🚗Transportation Guide Self-driving: Depart from downtown Beijing and take the Jingcheng Expressway and other routes, about 2 hours by car. Public Transportation: You can take a bus to Miyun District in Beijing and then transfer to local transportation to reach Simatai Great Wall. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation Gubei Water Town: Located near Simatai Great Wall, it has a unique Jiangnan water town style and offers a variety of accommodation options. 🍽️Dining Recommendation Local Specialties: You can taste the specialties of Miyun District, such as Miyun Reservoir fish and chestnuts. 📸Photo Spots Wangjing Tower: As the highest point of the east section, you can overlook the entire Great Wall and the surrounding scenery. Each Enemy Tower: Each enemy tower has its unique scenery and historical background, worth a shot. 💡Tips Dress Code: Wear comfortable sports shoes and bring sunscreen and warm clothing. Safety: Pay attention to the steps under your feet and follow the regulations of the scenic area during the tour. Cultural Relics Protection: Do not carve or paint on the Great Wall to protect this world cultural heritage. 🎉Nearby Attractions Gubei Water Town: A comprehensive and characteristic leisure international tourism resort integrating sightseeing, leisure, and vacation tourism. Heilongtan: Located in Shicheng Township, Miyun County, it has unique canyon scenery and rich pool and waterfall resources. We hope this guide will help you plan an unforgettable trip to Simatai Great Wall! Have a great trip!🎉

After visiting the Simatai Great Wall, I really have to exclaim: Why go to crowded places when you can enjoy the Simatai Great Wall so much! Having lived in Beijing for many years, I used to accompany others to the Great Wall, and without exception, it was always the Badaling Great Wall. Initially, I would climb with them, but gradually, I just waited in the parking lot because there were simply too many people! This time, I chose to go to Simatai, intuitively thinking there would be fewer people. 🚗 The Simatai Great Wall is located in the Gubei Water Town scenic area. I have visited Gubei Water Town many times but never climbed the Great Wall there, so this time I headed straight for the Great Wall. 🌄 I really didn't expect so few people walking up the Great Wall. You can walk slowly and quietly enjoy the scenery. I wonder if this is the norm for Simatai? It might be because it's a weekday, and many tourists don't know about this place, or it's too far from the city center, so they don't choose it easily. 🏔️ Thinking about it, it seems the only two times I actively wanted to climb the Great Wall were both in Miyun. The first time was many years ago when that section of the Great Wall was just broken bricks and foundations. Standing on the uneven remnants of the Great Wall, there was a real sense of desolate grandeur. If you're not in a hurry and have good physical strength, you can choose to walk. It takes about half an hour from the entrance of the Great Wall scenic area to the foot of the Great Wall, all on winding stone paths that are relatively gentle, and most sections have shade. As the terrain gradually rises, you can see the full view of Yuanyang Lake below and the Yuan Tong Temple Pagoda in Gubei Water Town. The scenery from high up is really beautiful. There are several sections of the Great Wall with beacon towers, and the steps are somewhat steep, but each time you climb a section, the cool mountain breeze makes it all worth it. 🌆 You can also visit the Great Wall at night, but only by cable car. We didn't go up at night, but from the ancient town, the lit-up Great Wall looked like a winding dragon, offering another beautiful view. I really recommend staying overnight in Gubei Water Town. After climbing the Great Wall, you can rest and stroll around at night. I come here once or twice a year, no matter what others say. The place is big enough, well-managed, clean overall, with many performances to keep you entertained, and the food is not bad. With all these conditions, what more could you ask for? A two-hour drive is much more convenient than traveling out of town.

🌟Highlights: ✓Simatai Great Wall is the most dangerous among the open Great Walls in Beijing! The architectural historian Luo Zhe Wen once said: 'The Great Wall of China is the best in the world, and the Simatai Great Wall can be considered the best of the Great Wall of China.' ✓It is far from the city, so you can avoid the crowded crowd! ✓The ancient North Water Town at the foot of the mountain is suitable for holiday check-in, and tourists from other places can choose to stay here for one night. 🏞Tour Guide: 🌈For friends who pursue leisure, you can take the cable car to the 5th building, then climb to the 8th building and take the cable car down, both enjoying the essence of the scenery and saving physical strength. 🌈For friends who love sports, you can climb directly from the 1st building to the 10th building (rise about 1000m), and immerse yourself in the danger of the Great Wall. 🚉Transportation Guide: 🚗Friends who drive by themselves can directly navigate to 'Simatai Great Wall' or 'Ancient North Water Town'. 🚞For friends who are free to travel, it is recommended to take the suburban train S5 to 'Gubeikou' station, and there are shuttle buses after getting off. There are two trains a day, departing from Beijing North at 6:55 and 14:20 respectively. You can buy tickets through 12306 or swipe the subway code on site. 📝Note tips: ✓Be sure to pick a day with low pollution to go, you can see the Jinshanling Great Wall in the distance. ✓The most dangerous Wangjing Tower and Fairy Tower of Simatai Great Wall have not been opened, and everyone is advised to be cautious about wild climbing. ✓There are troops stationed nearby, so don't bring drones!

Finally checked in at the solo Great Wall. I always thought the hardest part would be walking on the wall, but it turned out to be various stone climbing and unexpected wild road conditions that got me. Right off the bus, under the watch of local villagers, I crazily rushed up the mountain, running a long stretch. Coupled with the muggy weather, my legs lost most of their strength. Just climbing a slope, after a few steps, my legs felt extremely tired, and my thighs were sore. I gritted my teeth and persevered, step by step. Along the way, crossing large slopes, leaf-covered dirt roads, I slipped and fell 3 times, thankfully without injury. Besides the exceptionally difficult sandy roads, what followed were large stones that required hands and feet. Up and down, it felt like a roller coaster ride. Every time I climbed a big stone, I thought it was the last one, but reaching the top, I saw another one behind it. Walking on the wall was the easiest part, the path wasn't as narrow as I imagined. The difficulty was descending the stone steps over a meter high. Just support your body with both hands and slowly lower to the ground. Once your feet are stable and you're brave, you can walk very fast. Overall, the last section of the Great Wall had better scenery, mostly a mix of huge rocks and watchtowers. It felt lonely. I'm planning to come back in a better season with good weather.

The Simatai Great Wall is not to be missed. In 1987, the Simatai Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage Site, and it is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty. It has been designated as the 'Original Great Wall' by UNESCO. In 2012, the Simatai Great Wall was rated by The Times of the UK as the 'first of the 25 landscapes that should not be missed worldwide'. At the same time, Professor Luo Zhe Wen, a famous Great Wall expert in China, once commented: 'The Great Wall of China is the best in the world, and the Simatai Great Wall can be regarded as the best of the Great Wall of China.' The Simatai Great Wall is majestic and dangerous, with danger, density, strangeness, and skill as its main features, and its momentum is magnificent. In addition, as a rare Great Wall that can be visited at night, the night view of the Simatai Great Wall is also worth exploring.

Hey guys! Here's a 5-day itinerary for a trip from Beijing to Chengde and Bashang! Save it now and start your journey to the North! -- 🚩Itinerary: D1: 🛫Arrive in Beijing Capital Airport/Daxing Airport/Beijing South Railway Station—🚗Head to Chengde and enjoy the scenery along the way—💓Stroll freely in the small town outside the Great Wall and feel its unique charm—🏨Check in to a hotel in Chengde and relax D2: 🏯Visit Putuo Zongcheng Temple and admire the beauty of Tibetan Buddhist architecture D3: 🌊Duolun Lake Scenic Area, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery—🌾Wulan Butong Grassland, gallop across the vast grassland—🕍Wulan Butong Aobao Tu, feel the charm of grassland culture D4: 🐎Wulan Butong Grassland in-depth tour, experience grassland life and customs D5: 🏞️Simatai Great Wall, climb high and look far, admire the grandeur of the Great Wall -- Must-see attractions: - 🏯Putuo Zongcheng Temple: Also known as the Little Potala Palace, it is a uniquely styled mountain castle with magnificent scenery waiting for you to explore! - 🌾Wulan Butong Grassland: Charming grassland scenery, and a filming location for movies and TV shows. In autumn, the grassland is even more colorful and beautiful! - 🏞️Simatai Great Wall: A section of the Great Wall known for its steepness, with diverse walls and beautiful autumn foliage. -- Travel essentials: 🎒Beijing-Chengde-Bashang packing list 👕Clothing: Long-sleeved jacket, jeans, and warm clothes for the cold nights in Bashang. 🎩Accessories: Sun hat, sunglasses, gloves for horseback riding, and waterproof outdoor shoes. 📸Electronics: Phone, camera, and charger to capture beautiful moments! 💳Documents: ID card, and student ID if you have one, for discounts at attractions. 🧴Daily necessities: Sunscreen, moisturizer, as the north is dry, and skincare is essential. Also, mosquito repellent, as there are many mosquitoes on the grassland. Bring some common medicines just in case. -- Like, comment, and share for more travel tips in Beijing and Hebei. Chengde and Bashang, let's go! 🎉

Hey, friends! Want to explore the charm of Beijing? Here is a super practical 2-day tour guide to help you navigate the capital city. Don't miss it! -------- 🛣️ Itinerary: DAY1: Gubei Water Town - Simatai Great Wall Immerse yourself in the Jiangnan water town atmosphere of Gubei Water Town, then climb the Simatai Great Wall to feel the grandeur of the ancient walls. DAY2: Jinshanling Great Wall Continue the Great Wall journey, explore the unique charm of Jinshanling Great Wall, and appreciate the magnificence and ingenuity of ancient military defense engineering. -------- Must-visit Attractions: ✨ Gubei Water Town: The scenery of the water town is wonderful. Stroll among the quaint residential buildings, as if traveling back to the gentle ink painting era. 🏞️ Jinshanling Great Wall: Want to experience the original appearance of the Great Wall? Jinshanling awaits you! The dense watchtowers tell ancient stories with every brick and tile. 🍁 Simatai Great Wall: The walls here are steep and varied, accompanied by the beautiful scenery of red leaves covering the mountains. Climbing high in autumn, looking far and expressing feelings, has a unique flavor. -------- 🌟 Travel Preparation: Going to Beijing, bring these things! 🌟 👕 Clothing: In September, Beijing has a large temperature difference between morning and evening. It is recommended to bring short sleeves, a thin jacket, and long pants. Don't forget a pair of comfortable shoes, as you will be walking a lot! 🎒 Accessories: A hat and sunglasses are essential for sun protection, and an umbrella is also necessary in case of sudden rain. Oh, and a power bank, as your phone's battery is a source of security during travel! 📘 Documents: Be sure to bring your ID card and student ID (if you have one, many attractions offer discounts), as well as a small amount of cash for emergencies. 🍞 Food: Although there are many snacks in Beijing, bring some dry food and water for emergencies when rushing to attractions. Don't forget to try the local specialties! 🧴 Skincare: Sunscreen and lip balm to keep your skin hydrated. You can also bring a small fan to cool off when it's hot. 📷 Photography: If you love taking photos, prepare your camera or mobile photography equipment. The scenery in Beijing is so beautiful, how can you not take a few shots! 💊 Medicine: Bring some common medicines such as cold medicine and painkillers, as well as band-aids and disinfectant wipes, just in case. That's it! With these preparations, your trip to Beijing will be more enjoyable and worry-free! -------- That's all for the Beijing travel guide. More exciting things are waiting for you to discover! Remember to follow me and not miss any fun places~🌹

Beijing's Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Although Gubei Water Town is an artificially constructed ancient town, the Simatai Great Wall is an original section of the Great Wall, preserving the ancient architectural ruins of the Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is located within Gubei Water Town, where you can take a cable car and then hike up, or you can walk the entire way. There is also the option of a night tour of the Great Wall. Gubei Water Town is considered a particularly poor value tourist spot, with a low cost-performance ratio, but it is quite suitable for photography. When it's not crowded, it's quite photogenic. The facilities are complete, transportation is convenient, and it is a relatively mature commercialized tourist area.

I finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door in Beijing. The Great Wall of China is a world wonder, and the Simatai Great Wall is considered the pinnacle of the Great Wall of China, offering an extremely primitive and healing experience. Here's a travel guide for the Simatai Great Wall: Attraction Name: Simatai Great Wall Opening Hours: 08:00—18:00 The Simatai Great Wall, also known as the Gubeikou Great Wall, is geographically blessed, located within the Gubei Water Town scenic area, a national 4A-level scenic spot with beautiful scenery, steep slopes, and a majestic and spectacular presence; the Simatai Great Wall tourist area has 10 beacon towers, and you can choose to take a cable car, with free shuttle buses directly to the cable car station, or if you're physically fit, you can opt to walk; I recommend taking the cable car up and walking back down. The Simatai Great Wall perfectly integrates culture and history, preserving the original remnants of walls and broken bricks, with an authentic ancient feel; climbing high for a distant view, you can take in the pure natural beauty and overlook the entire Gubei Water Town, feeling as if all the mountains are beneath you, tired but happy. Travel Experience: The overall experience was amazing, a five-star travel experience, down-to-earth, with a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it a great place to relax and exercise on the weekend, highly recommended! Practical Information: Recommended Accommodation Nearby: Gubei Water Town Duan's Courtyard Recommended Local Cuisine: Wangjinglou Flavor Restaurant (Gubei Water Town branch) Recommended Nearby Attractions: Gubei Water Town Location: North of Simatai Village, Gubei Water Town, Miyun District, Beijing Transportation: It is recommended to drive locally, with car rental available at the airport, and a convenient and quick parking lot.

The Simatai Great Wall is located in the north of Miyun District, northeast of Beijing, close to the Gubei Water Town, 120 kilometers away from Beijing, belongs to the Yanshan Mountains. The Simatai Great Wall is built according to the steep mountain terrain and is known for its five characteristics: danger, density, neatness, ingenuity, and completeness. The Simatai Great Wall starts from the Wangjing Building in the east and ends at the Hou Chuan Kou in the west, with a total length of 5.7 kilometers. The Yuanyang Lake Reservoir divides the Great Wall into two sections, east and west. There are 16 enemy buildings in the east and 19 in the west, totaling 35 (including one destroyed in the water). In 1987, the Simatai Great Wall was listed as a World Heritage Site. It is the only ancient architectural site in China that retains the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty and is determined by UNESCO as the 'Original Great Wall'. Famous Chinese ancient architecture scholar Luo Zhe Wen once commented, 'The Great Wall of China is the best in the world, and the Simatai Great Wall can be regarded as the best of the Great Wall of China.' In 2012, the Simatai Great Wall was rated by The Times of the UK as 'the first of the twenty-five scenes not to be missed worldwide'.

💖A gentle and soft northern town 🌟Featured attractions: 1⃣️Simatai Great Wall: A Ming Dynasty Great Wall, dangerous, dense, neat, and ingenious. It is known as the best of the Great Wall of China, majestic and spectacular. 2⃣️Yongshun Dyeing Workshop: Showcasing dyeing achievements, the dyed cloth is like a painting, and you can experience the fun of weaving. 3⃣️Simatai Distillery: One of the "three distilleries" in Miyun, learn about the brewing process and taste unique wines. 4⃣️Yinghua Academy: Taken from Han Yu's famous sentence, it is divided into the east and west courtyards, with an elegant environment, and worships Wenchang Dijun. 5⃣️Yang Wudi Ancestral Hall: The people worship the Yang family generals, feel the spirit of loyalty and bravery and admiration. 6⃣️Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Reappearing the life of the dart master, practicing martial arts in the backyard, and the watchtower can observe the surroundings. —————— 📍Location: Simatai Village, Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing. 🚗Transportation: You can drive by yourself, and there is also a special bus🚌 for Gubei Water Town 🕙Business hours: 9:00-22:00. 🎫Ticket price: Adult ticket 140 yuan. Come to Gubei Water Town and meet the beauty.💗