Private Beijing Transfer Service to Gubeikou Great Wall

Summary

Departing from your hotel in Beijing in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Great Wall at Gubeikou Section. Choose your start time between 6am to 12:00,but this can be flexible as well. The journey from Beijing to Gubeikou Great Wall will take about 2 hours. Upon your arrival, your driver will show you where to purchase the tickets and where he will waiting for you, then you can start to spend some quality time on the Great Wall of Gueikou, enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore around on your own. When you are ready, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Beijing safely. Of course, you can add-on a friendly guide service upon booking, your guide will hike the Great Wall with you, tell the histories and stories along the way, take photos for you during the day. Centuries ago, Gubeikou was a strategic pass which provided much needed access to Inner Mongolia and northeast China. Wars were common to gain control of this point and continued until the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Remnants of past battles can be seen on some of the broken bricks and stones.The Gubeikou Great Wall has never been reconstructed.This section stretching for about 25 miles (40 kilometers), there are 172 watchtowers, 14 beacon towers, 16 passes, 3 water passes, 3 barbicans, and 6 fortresses along it. Please note: 1:You will travel in either an air-conditioned sedan (for 1 to 3 people) or an air-conditioned minivan (for 4 to 9 people) or an air-conditioned minibus(10-15 people) 2: This is a self-guided tour. If you need an English speaking tour guide with the additional cost,please add it on "Special requirement" field when make booking. 3:We cannot guarantee an English-speaking driver. Due to their availability, you may have a Chinese speaking driver, but they know exactly where to pick you up and where to drop you off. Guest can use their phone to call local operator if need during the ride.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours - 9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Have a private car with a reliable driver to Great Wall at Gubeikou Section. Explore Great Wall in a hassle-free and convenient way to avoid crowds and traffic. You will be picked up from your hotel in Beijing and then take you directly to Gubeikou Section via highway. Your driver will show you where to purchase your tickets and show you where he will waiting for you. After your self-guided tour of the Great Wall, your driver will take you back to your Beijing city hotel. If you wish to have a friendly private guide to show you the way, explain the histories and stories, you also can book a guide and transfer service option upon booking.

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Transport by private vehicle

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off(For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)

  • Round-trip private transfer

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Entrance fee

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8-9 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Beijing Driver Guide Service

About operator:

If you are tired of the typical tour itinerary, lost among a group of people that you don’t know, and are looking for something different…something better…we have the answer!!!With BeijingDriverGuideService you have the option to choose among our many different programs and find something that suits your needs and interests.With us, you have the opportunity to personalize your tour and make it "the dream trip" that you know you deserve.

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