The 5 Bullet Train Day Trips in Beijing That Repay a Whole Day

1.Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 17 hours · from $438Our pick

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by round-trip second-class bullet train, then visit the Terracotta Warriors with a private English-speaking guide. Henry, Lucia, Jasmine, and other guides have earned praise for clear explanations and careful timing. Hotel transfers, train tickets, museum entry, and station transfers are included.

“The guide, Lucia was very kind and explained everything in detail. She was very patient and took a lot of pictures for us. Overall it was a great experience.”

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2.Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $575

You leave your Shanghai hotel around 6 a.m., ride a high-speed train to Beijing, and visit Mutianyu Great Wall with a private local guide such as Summer, Vivi, or Linda. Cableway access, entrance fees, train tickets, station assistance, and transfers are included. Expect a very long day, often close to 18 hours.

“This is fantastic day trip from Shanghai to the Great Wall, if you are not able to spend some nights in Beijing. The tour company provided excellent service throughout - hotel pickup at Shanghai at early morning, escorting us to our seats on Read more”

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3.2-Day Beijing Private Tour Including Great Wall from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $773

Travel from Shanghai to Beijing with private drivers and guides, visiting Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Your guide can tailor the pace and explain local customs. The $773 price includes second-class bullet train tickets, transport, and major entrance fees, but not Beijing hotel accommodation.

“We were in town for business and had some free time before flying back to the States so I reached out to Sunny to organize a half day tour in Beijing of the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. I had previously booked a tour througRead more”

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4.Shanghai To Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $211Best value

You’ll be collected from your Shanghai hotel, driven to the railway station, helped through check-in, and met in Beijing for a private transfer to your hotel. Sunny coordinates the booking, while local drivers handle the road transfers. Choose second class, first class, or VIP rail tickets. This suits first-time China rail passengers and groups.

“Gentilissimi e disponibilissimi, sia la ragazza che ci ha seguito nell’organizzazione che entrambi gli autisti. Ringraziamo in particolare l’autista di Shanghai che ci ha accompagnato davanti al gate e ci ha fatto saltare la fila. Assolutamente consigliato.”

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5.Private Full-Day Classic Beijing Shore Excursion by Bullet Train from Tianjin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $388

You’ll leave Tianjin International Cruise Port with a private guide and driver, ride the bullet train to Beijing, and visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The day can be adjusted to your interests, with Summer Palace or Lama Temple replacing Monday closures. Sunflower Li has guided several of the highly praised departures.

“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”

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