An Autumn Visit to Simatai and Gubei Water Town: Wall Walks and Warm Baths
Pair Simatai’s steep, weathered Great Wall with a slower visit to Gubei Water Town, choosing the walk, cableway and bathing arrangements to suit your day.
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