Simatai Great Wall of China ​- preserved section of Great Wall with original appearance

Last Update: 8th October 2020

What is the Simatai Great Wall of China ?

Originally built along the steep ridge at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), Great Wall of China (Simatai) is located around 120 kilometers northeast of Beijing.

Steep, dangerous, and unique, the Great Wall of China (Simatai) is divided into the west section and the east section by Simatai Reservoir.

Simatai Great Wall of China Fast Facts
  • Chinese Name: Simatai Changcheng (司马台长城)
  • Number of Shows Daily: 5.4 x kilometers
  • Things to do there: Photography, Architecture, Chinese Culture and History, Hiking
  • Who visits: Photographers, Chinese Culture and History Lovers, Adventure Enthusiasts
  • Time required: 3 – 4 x Hours
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What to expect at the Simatai Great Wall of China

The east section of Great Wall of China (Simatai) offers 16 watchtowers and the west one has 18 watchtowers. So far, only 10 watchtowers are open to the public in the east section, that is to say, No. 1 to No. 10 watchtowers in the east section are open to the public.

 

With 2 holes, 3 holes, 4 holes, the watchtowers are two-storeyed and three storeyed with different shapes, such as circle, flat shape, and the like. The highest point of the Great Wall of China (Simatai) is the Fairy Tower. 

Visitors need to climb the ladder to the tower. With a slope of 85 degrees, the ladder is as high as 100 meters. To climb the tower, you need to have enough courage. Upon arriving at the tower, you will find that it is worth climbing it. If interested, you also could explore the Great Wall of China (Simatai) in the evening. From February 2014 on, the administration of the Great Wall of China (Simatai) doesn’t sell the ticket for the Great Wall of China (Simatai) but sell the combo ticket for the Great Wall of China (Simatai) and the Gubei Water Town. If visitors would like to explore the Great Wall of China (Simatai), they should buy the combo ticket.
Best time to visit the Simatai Great Wall of China

If you are planning to visit Great Wall of China (Simatai) for photography purposes, the best time to visit is in the evening by its closed time.

 

The best months to visit are from March to June and from September to November.

 

How to get to the Simatai Great Wall of China
There is no direct bus to Great Wall of China (Simatai) from downtown Beijing. Therefore, there are only a few options.
  • Rent a vehicle from Beijing. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus 980 at Dongzhimen to the Stop of Miyuan West Bridge (密云西大桥站) first. Then, take Bus 51 to the Great Wall
Additional Simatai Great Wall of China Travel Advice
  • Opening hours: 08:00 – 20:00; 08:00 – 17:00 (opening hours for the entrance for daytime); 17:30 – 20:00 (opening hours for the entrance for evening)
  • As at 8th October 2020, the combo ticket for the Great Wall of China (Simatai) and Gubei Water Town is 170 CNY per person; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.5m tall (1.5m tall not included) are charged 85 CNY per person; the elder above 60 years old (60 years old included) are charged 85 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
  • Please book the ticket one day prior to the visit date at least at the official website (http://www.wtown.com/index.php/Yuyue/great_wall_reservation) with your passports details.
  • The hours for booking the ticket are 09:30 – 10:00, 11:30 – 12:00 and 13:30 – 14:00.
  • During every entrance, only 1,200 visitors are allowed to enter the scenic area for safety of the visitors.
  • Visitors can enter the scenic area at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. At any other time, visitors are not allowed to enter it.
  • Great Wall of China (Simatai) is very steep that please take care of yourself when climbing it.
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