Great Wall — Simatai

The only Great Wall section open at night, illuminated for atmospheric photography. Combine with Gubei Water Town. Wilder, ladder sections.

Simatai sits 120 km northeast of Beijing in Miyun District. It is the only restored Great Wall section open after dark — illumination runs to 10pm and the night view is the city's most photographed Wall image. The site combines with the rebuilt Gubei Water Town below the ridge, where most visitors stay overnight. Much of the wall here is reconstructed but several towers retain original Ming brickwork, and some sections require ladder ascents.