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Simatai Great Wall

Gubeikou Town, Miyun County 101508, China
010-84023595
Ranked #1 of 60 attractions in Miyun County
4.5 of 5 stars 190 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The best time to hike this portion of the Great Wall is during the fall, around Sept and Oct. The cable car is a joke. It takes you through the flat portion and leaves you to hike the steepest portion on your foot. Once you get to the top of the wall, you are rewarded with a fantastic view. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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Forget touristy Badaling and head straight to Simatai for an amazing experience on the Great Wall of China. We couldn't believe our eyes. The wall here is way older than the section at Badaling and the views were just beyond fantastic! Plus, we think the distance from the city helps, as Badaling suffers too much from all the pollution in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2010
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The trip to the Simatai Great Wall was fantastic and one that my mum and I will never forget. From the moment I saw the website beijing-travels.com after a google search on the internet. I was impressed by the variety of service that provide. The opportunity to see some of the Chinese countryside whilst travelling to Simatai Great Wall was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
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