The Simatai Great Wall is a part of the Great Wall of China that is located in the northern area of Miyun District, about 120 kilometers northeast of central Beijing.

Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577) and later rebuilt during the Ming dynasty, the Simatai Great Wall is divided into two parts by a valley. The western part has a gentle slope and has 13 watchtowers that are in good condition. The eastern part, on the other hand, is much steeper and has rougher terrain, including cliffs and sharp peaks.

The Great Wall at Simatai showcases various architectural styles and designs used to build the Great Wall, such as walls that run along narrow ridges and towers with multiple levels, different floor plans, windows, and roof and door designs.

A ten-tower stretch of Great Wall on the eastern side of Simatai is open to visitors, and can be reached by cable car or by walking. The other parts of the Great Wall in this area are currently not open to visitors. To access the Great Wall at Simatai, visitors go through the Gubei Shuizhen, a large tourist resort that is also a popular attraction on its own.

Simatai Great Wall basic information

In Chinese: 司马台长城 / Sīmǎtái Chángchéng
Location: Miyun District, Beijing
Official website: https://www.wtown.com/
Contact phone number: +86-10-8100-899

Ticket prices for the Simatai Great Wall

Tickets for the Simatai Great Wall are administered by Gubei Shuizhen, and a typical visit includes both the Gubei Shuizhen and the Simatai Great Wall.

Ticket prices below sourced from 古北水镇/Beijing WTown, June 27 2023.

The Great Wall will be closed and cleared at 4:30pm to prepare for the night show; please plan accordingly.

Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Shuizhen (day visit)
Inclusions: admission to Gubei Shuizhen and Simatai Great Wall, with options for cable car.
Adults	¥280 (round-trip cable car) ¥220 (one-way cable car) ¥170 (no cable car)
Children/seniors	¥280 (round-trip cable car) ¥220 (one-way cable car) ¥100 (no cable car)
Minors (under 1.5m tall)	¥80 (round-trip cable car) ¥45 (one-way cable car)

Access to the Great Wall for the night show begins at 5:30pm (Fri/Sat) or 6:00pm (Sun-Thu).

Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Shuizhen (night visit)
Inclusions: admission to Gubei Shuizhen and Simatai Great Wall, with round-trip cable car.
Adults	¥280 (round-trip cable car)
Children/seniors	¥200 (round-trip cable car)
Minors (under 1.5m tall)	¥160 (round-trip cable car)

The Great Wall will be closed and cleared at 4:30pm to prepare for the night show; please plan accordingly. Visitors to the Great Wall take the shuttle bus from the main entrance of the Gubei Shuizhen to the Great Wall ticket office.

Simatai Great Wall (day visit)
Inclusions: admission to Simatai Great Wall, with options for cable car.
Adults	¥180 (round-trip cable car) ¥110 (one-way cable car) ¥40 (no cable car)
Children/seniors	¥180 (round-trip cable car) ¥110 (one-way cable car) ¥20 (no cable car)
Minors (under 1.5m tall)	¥80 (round-trip cable car) ¥45 (one-way cable car)

Key contact information for ticketing and enquiries:

• Phone: +86-10-8100-8899
• Email: service@wtown.com
• WeChat: search for official account 古北水镇商城