Simataicun
A section of the Great Wall of China northeast of Beijing, Simatai runs between two watchtower clusters divided by Yuanyang Lake, with mountains visible across the landscape. Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming period, the wall stretches from Wangjing Tower in the east to Houchuankou in the west. It connects to the Jinshanling section, making a combined hike popular with visitors. Simatai was listed as a national heritage site in 2001 and reopened to tourists in 2014 after a period of closure.
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- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 20 km12 mi
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Simataicun: quick answers
Where is Simataicun?
Simataicun is in China, about 110 km68 miles in a straight line from Beijing.
How do you get to Simataicun?
The nearest airport is Chengde (CDE), about 1 hr 30 min away by road. The nearest train station is 古北口, about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Simataicun?
The warmest month is July, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C18°F. The wettest month is July, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Simataicun?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.