China · BULLET TRAIN DAY TRIPS
The high-speed network turns cities that look far apart into an afternoon. These 15 cover Suzhou and Hangzhou out of Shanghai and the longer runs, with prices, ticketing and how much of the day is on the train.
Explore Suzhou from Shanghai by private car or bullet train, with gardens, canals, old streets, a guide, and optional lunch and boat ride.
“I booked a Suzhou trip via bullet train. The whole process was seamless and easy thanks to my guide Roy. Roy had a vast knowledge of Chinese culture and history was a perfect guide for day. Highly recommend this tour”
Review of a private Shanghai to Suzhou bullet train day trip, covering gardens, canals, lunch, transport, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Great experience we had during our trip and the guide Tracy made it quite interesting and informative on the Chinese rich heritage and culture. Well done !”
Review of a private Beijing to Xi’an day trip by bullet train, with lunch, guides, transfers, and a guided visit to the Terracotta Warriors.
“We had a great time visiting the terracotta warriors. It was very easy and everything was well organized from beginning to end. We had a great guide, Sky and driver Mr. Sun, and was picked up conveniently as soon as we arrived at Xi'an. The lunch was very tasty and the tour was amazing. Cathy the coordinator was very helpful and guided us all the way from Beijing to catch the train.”
Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, Longjing tea, lunch, Lingyin Temple, and flexible guiding.
“I had an amazing experience with this company. I unreservedly would recommend them. Our online tour coordinator (Alana) was responsive, clear, and detailed providing us with detailed itineraries and accommodating our requests (for extra time/dinner, food allergies, and upgraded bullet train tickets). Perhaps because we were traveling with 3 little kids and elderly grandparents (group of 8 total), they proactively arranged 2 minivans to take us (two drivers) so we didn't have to park far away and walk 20+minutes to the sights. Our tour guide Caroline was great with my Chinese parents and my English speaking kids. She had so many interesting stories and facts - it really helped us…”
Trade Shanghai crowds for Linhai’s quiet Southern Great Wall, a bullet-train day trip with local food, history, and a private English guide.
“Amazing place. Few tourists in the area. Good food. Super organisation of the trip”
See Suzhou from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canals, rickshaw streets, local lunch, and a private English-speaking guide.
“Fabulous day trip with our guide Berlin who looked after us so well all day. Highly recommended”
Ride China’s bullet train from Shanghai to Linhai for the Jiangnan Great Wall, East Lake, local lunch, and Ziyang Old Street in one long day.
“Our guide, Emma, was professional and knowledgeable with a nice sense of humor. This tour is a long day to say the least, but comprehensive and fascinating. Our 2 other guides in Shanghai never heard of the Southern Great Wall! It was built before the Beijing wall. The bullet train was fun. If there is a desire to shorten the 7 AM to 8 PM experience, I would eliminate the entertainment section of the tour.”
See Hangzhou from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, Longjing tea fields, Lingyin Temple, private transport, and an English-speaking guide.
“The trip was wonderful! Our guide, Lin, took great care of us—showing us the best photo spots, taking pictures for us, sharing a lot of interesting information about the areas, and even ordering delicious local food. Overall, it was very well organized and an excellent experience 😊”
Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with Lingyin Temple, tea fields, West Lake, lunch, and Hefang Street.
“Rita was our guide for this tour and she was great! She met us right on time and was very knowledgeable about both Shanghai and Hangzhou. She took us to a wonderful restaurant across the street from the tea growing hillside where we watched them picking the tea leaves. We loved the bullet train ride, too. Highly recommend both the tour and Rita!”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with UNESCO gardens, canals, Tiger Hill, lunch, and a flexible guide.
“Our guide Roy did an amazing job in explaining all the relevant details of this fantastic place. we can only recommended Roy.”
See Datong’s Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Temple on a carefully organized Beijing bullet train day trip.
“We were amazed by the intricate Buddha stone carvings inside the caves, as well as by the monasteries hanging on the side of the cliffs. Our guide, George, and our driver made everything easy for us.”
Ride China’s bullet train from Shanghai to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea country, lunch, and Hangzhou’s old imperial street.
“The online communication for this was excellent, service great. Train tickets were easy to get and use, instructions very clear and easy to follow. Our issue was with our guide. I'm sure she is a very nice young girl, but she was obviously very illRead more”
Review of the Shanghai to Mutianyu Great Wall day trip by bullet train, with private guides, hotel transfers, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Although this was a very long day, it was so worth it! Picked up by taxi by Charlie who escorted us right to our seats on the train. Travelling at over 400km per hour first class on a very clean, smooth train with snacks provided was something Read more”
Review of a private Hangzhou day tour from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, Faxi Temple, Longjing tea, lunch, and practical tips.
“Awesome day out. Cindy was very good. Felt more time to do and see. Definitely take bullet Train. Great Experience. Small group tours far better and don't feel like cattle. Awesome.”
Ride China’s fast train from Beijing to Tianjin for gardens, colonial-era streets, the Porcelain House, local snacks, and expert guiding.
“Maggie our tour guide was friendly, knowledgable and good in English. Most of all , she was very energetic making sure we saw what was descriped in the itinerary and more. She was very accomodating and we got to see sites that we wantRead more”
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