China · BULLET TRAIN DAY TRIPS
The high-speed network turns cities that look far apart into an afternoon. These 11 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!”
Travel from Tianjin port to Beijing by bullet train for Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and optional imperial sights with a private guide.
“Thank you Sunflower! We had a terrific day in Beijing. We were met at the port in Tianjin by our wonderful guide Sunflower. She escorted us by bullet train to Beijing where we spent the day exploring Tiananmen Square and the ForbidRead more”
Review of a 15-hour Beijing to Shaolin Temple day trip by bullet train, with monk kung fu, pagodas, private transfers, and practical tips.
“Tourist scam!!! Do not go. It rains the whole day,they knew,it rains since weeks. No spirituality at all. When you enter the original Shaolin kung fu tempel it looks like a subway station.”
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