China · BULLET TRAIN DAY TRIPS

The 15 Best Bullet Train Day Trips in China, by Route

27 tours  ·  from $178

Three hundred kilometres an hour turns Suzhou, Hangzhou and even Xi’an into day trips. These 15 cover the routes, what the ticket class buys you and whether the guide meets you at the platform or the hotel.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option - Choosing between the bullet train and private car
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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

1.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193Our pick

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by private car, bullet train, or both, with a personal guide such as Annie, Roy, Melinda, or Sammi. Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, Guanqian Street, and Shantang Street. Add lunch, a garden ticket, and a canal boat ride with the all-inclusive option.

“We had a wonderful time in Suzhou with Annie. She was friendly, informative, showed us everything we wanted to see and was able to adapt to our needs. The lunch was fantastic and the places we visited were perfect for a short trip. We would highly recommend this day trip and Annie as a guide.”

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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option - Humble Administrator’s Garden and Suzhou’s garden tradition
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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

2.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $220

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by bullet train with a private guide such as Caroline, Jane, Berlin, or Queena. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, the Grand Canal, and Shantang Street. The all-inclusive option adds entrance fees, a boat ride, and a rickshaw journey, with lunch included.

“We visited Suzhou from Shanghai for a day trip, and Caroline made the experience absolutely wonderful for both me and my mom. She was extremely warm, patient, and knowledgeable, and explained everything in a very clear and engaging Read more”

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Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer - Arriving in Xi’an and meeting your private team
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Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

3.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by bullet train, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, Bo, or Lily, and spend the afternoon at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Hotel and station transfers, museum entry, a local Biang Biang noodle lunch, and transport in Xi’an are included. It is a long 17-hour day, but an efficient choice if you have only one Beijing day to spare.

“Very good experience. Mr. Rocky was very helpful and he knows a lot about Terracotta Warriors and Xian history. We are happy to be in Xian and hope we come back again. The trip was very good organized with the transportation and information was useful.”

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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Longjing tea country and a local lunch
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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

4.Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $276

Take a private, guide-led day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou by one-hour bullet train. Choose West Lake, Longjing tea country, Lingyin Temple, Hefang Street, or Leifeng Pagoda. Guides such as Caroline, Berlin, Queena, and Lin tailor the day, while lunch, local transport, and Shanghai hotel transfers keep the outing easy.

“We just had a private tour from Shanghai to Hangzhou for a day trip for our family of 4. The tour operator, Alana, was fantastic, she was very informative, transparent and very organized. All fees and costs were discussed upfront with no hidden fees which I love The upgrade to 1st class train ticket which was unexpected. It was a nice touch which were greatly appreciated The whole team from the drivers to the tour guide, Xin, were super nice. I also love the fact that the cars that picked us up from and to the hotel and drove us around in Hangzhou were luxurious. Xin was amazing and spoke…”

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The bullet train changes the day
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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

5.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $399

Spend a long but rewarding day in Linhai with an English-speaking private guide such as Emma, Summer, Jenny, or Jordan. Ride the bullet train, walk the Southern Great Wall, visit East Lake and Ziyang Old Street, and eat a local lunch. Expect stairs, a 13-hour schedule, and smooth door-to-door transport.

“This was a wonderful experience, fun,historical and worth the money. My guide "Mindy " was very knowledgeable and informative also she has a great personality.”

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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train - Starting with the Shanghai to Suzhou bullet train
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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

6.All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 9 hours · from $288

Travel from downtown Shanghai to Suzhou by bullet train with a private English-speaking guide. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, ride a rickshaw along Pingjiang Road, enjoy a local lunch, cruise the canals, explore Panmen Gate, and stroll Shantang Street. Guides such as Caroline, Berlin, Lulu, and Nini are noted for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“Having a tour with Queena was absolutely wonderful! She speaks perfect English, is always smiling, and has such a positive approach—it’s clear she truly loves her country. I especially enjoyed the story about Mr. Wu and our visit to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Such a delight! We traveled from Shanghai by bullet train—super quick and convenient. Plus, the experience of riding such a high-speed train was really exciting for my 11-year-old son!”

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The bullet train changes the day
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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

7.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $399

Ride from Shanghai to Linhai for a private day of history and local life. You’ll visit East Lake, walk the Jiangnan Great Wall, eat a local buffet lunch, and stroll Ziyang Old Street. Guides such as Summer, Emma, Jordan, and Jenny are praised for clear English, flexible pacing, and careful logistics.

“Great day! It was beautiful and historical with great shopping and eating after walking the wall. Summer is an excellent tour guide/ definitely recommend her!!”

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Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train - Lunch and the Longjing tea fields
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Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

8.Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 9 hours · from $314

Meet an English-speaking guide such as Caroline, Berlin, or Queena at your Shanghai hotel, then ride the bullet train to Hangzhou for West Lake, a boat trip, Longjing tea country, lunch, and Lingyin Temple. Your private guide and driver can adjust the day, making this a smart choice when you have only nine hours.

“We really enjoyed our day! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really liked the boat ride, tea plantation and had the best lunch! Highly recommend!!”

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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Feilai Peak, where stone and Buddhist art meet
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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

9.Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $275

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by second-class bullet train, then explore Feilai Peak, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea fields, West Lake, and Hefang Street with a private guide and car. Guides such as Annie, Sunny, Lily, Linda, and Freya are praised for clear English, thoughtful planning, and flexible pacing.

“First impression when we In Hangzhou was excellent 😁😁 Martine is very nice staff, and he speaks English very well. He knew a lot of information about the place that we’ve been 🤓🤓. He took us to the halal restaurant and we had a special meal there and we love that food so much 😋😋 Anyway we had a great time in Hangzhou ✈️❤️🌳👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💑👍🏻👍🏻”

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Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - The bullet train and morning pickup
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Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

10.Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 9 hours · from $218

Travel from central Shanghai to Suzhou in about 30 minutes by bullet train, then explore classical gardens, canal streets, Tiger Hill, and the Grand Canal with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Melinda, Roy, Shirley, Annie, and Sammi are praised for clear explanations, thoughtful pacing, and helpful local restaurant advice.

“Our guide Roy did an amazing job in explaining all the relevant details of this fantastic place. we can only recommended Roy.”

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Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train) - Datong lunch and the value of local guidance
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Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

11.Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $416

Leave Beijing early by bullet train for Datong’s 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes and the cliffside Hanging Temple. George or another local English-speaking guide meets you at the station, while round-trip rail tickets, lunch, admissions, and car transfers are arranged. Expect a long but rewarding 12 to 15-hour day.

“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.”

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LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai - Lingyin Temple and the stone carvings at Feilai Peak
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LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

12.LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $234

Take a private 10 to 12-hour Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by first, business, or second-class bullet train. Your English-speaking guide meets you in Hangzhou for West Lake, a boat ride, Lingyin Temple, Amanfayun, Longjing tea country, lunch, and Southern Song Imperial Street. Guides such as Iris and Lu have helped make the day personal and flexible.

“Iris was our tour guide. She very friendly and helpful. Good food and good view. Business bullet train experience wonderful. My daughter loves to wear Hangzhou tradition clothes taking pictures. Iris will wait for us to picking and wear the clothes to take the pictures. It’s so nice experience.”

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Beijing: Xi'an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included - Leaving Beijing before sunrise
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Beijing: Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

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

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

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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Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Arriving in Beijing and heading to Mutianyu
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Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

14.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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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train - Jingyuan, Puyi’s Quiet Former Home
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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

15.Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $229

Travel from Beijing to Tianjin in about 35 minutes on a private day trip with a guide such as Lily, Kris, or Maggie. Visit Jingyuan, the Five Great Avenues, Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and the riverside. Lunch, rail tickets, entrance fees, and central Beijing hotel pickup are included.

“It was a very beautiful trip to a very beautiful and calm city. A different experience from Beijing. The short bullet train ride experience to Tianjin is totally worth it. Ms. Kris, our guide was extremely professional and informative. She was calm and Read more”

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