12 Bullet Train Day Trips in Beijing That Repay a Whole Morning

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

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

Take a private Beijing to Xi’an bullet train day trip to see the Terracotta Warriors, with hotel transfers, guide, lunch, and tickets included.

“Traveled down from Beijing by bullet train to Xi'An we were met by Sophia and our driver Mr Sun. Great service lovely car. Sophia was a wonderful communicator and very knowledgeable of everything about the Terracotta army and of any questions we asked. She is a great ambassador for her profession. Highly recommended both her and Mr Sun. His driving was excellent. Beautiful lunch provided in a traditional Chinese restaurant. Thank you both.”

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

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

Review of Beijing to Datong by bullet train, visiting Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with guides, lunch, transfers, and tickets included.

“Highly recommended tour. The assistance from Cathy since the purchasing, and even before, during and after the tour is valuable. Then, our tour guide Gorge provided us an incredible itinerary. The restaurant he took us for Lunch was amazing local food. Totally worth the price.”

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

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

Review of a private Beijing to Tianjin day trip by first-class bullet train, with historic sights, local food, shopping, and hotel pickup.

“This was a wonderful trip! From the initial booking through to saying goodbye to our fabulous guide Maggie, it was so well organised. Throughout Maggie was very attentive and such fun; her knowledge of the beautiful city of Tianjin was aRead more”

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4.Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $348

Review of a Beijing to Datong bullet train tour featuring the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes, with tips on timing, value, and logistics.

“wonderful day out, Emma my guide was amazing. told me all the history of the Grottoes and Hanging Temple. She made sure I was safe on the Hanging Temple as im not the best with heights. Lunch was probably the best meal I had on my visit to China. food was tasty and freshly made. our driver for the day was great, lovely man as was the pick up and drop off driver from the bullet train. It was a very organised tour from start to finish. Thank you for helping to create wonderful memories”

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5.Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $224

Review of a private Beijing to Tianjin bullet train day trip, covering Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, lunch, and costs.

“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”

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6.Beijing to Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $180

Review of Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors day tour by bullet train, with private guide, transfers, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Since it was our first time in China, we were very excited about the program. Cindy was very helpful with booking the train tickets. Everything went smoothly. The transfers arrived on time, with nice, polite drivers. The tour guide was a fairy, very prepared and showed and explained everything in detail. We had a great time. If you want to entrust your trip to a professional team, I can only recommend them”

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7.Beijing to Shanghai Bullet Train Ticket with South Railway Station Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $166Best value

Review of Beijing to Shanghai bullet train tickets with private hotel transfer, ticket delivery, class choices, timing, value, and practical tips.

“If you want to purchase quick and effective, and don’t want to be concerned about getting to the train Station, this is the option. From the purchase until boarding the train our operator “Cathy” was EXCELLENT. All great service!! She took care of us all the time! Thanks Cathy!”

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8.5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,018

See Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, then Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors by bullet train on a private five-day China tour.

“Lily and her team made our trip seamless and smooth. We did not have to worry about anything. They sorted train tickets, stay and exceptional guiding services. Lily is professional and reliable and her team were flexible about our itineraRead more”

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9.Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $348

Ride Beijing’s bullet train to Qinghuangdao for Laolongtou, Shanhaiguan Pass, the Great Wall Museum, lunch, and private guiding.

“I spent a wonderful day with Nancy visiting the initial part of the Great Wall nad enjoyed every minute of it. The day started with a ride on a high speed train whitch is an experience by itself and then going to the fascinating Wall.”

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10.Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Review of a private Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Army day trip by bullet train, with hotel transfers, guide, lunch, tickets, and practical advice.

“Sunflower Li and her team did a fantastic job in assuring that we had the most wonderful and complete experience while visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Sunflower met us, on time, and we departed for the Railway Station where she offRead more”

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11.Beijing Private Tour: Xi’an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $434

Review of Beijing to Xi’an by bullet train, covering Terracotta Warriors, timing, guide support, price, transport, and who should book.

“Excellent tour, very worthwhile taking the time to see the terracotta warriors, our guide Spring was Excellent and full of knowledge and made sure we had the best experience, thank you spring.”

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12.7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,835

Review of a 7-day private China tour linking Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai by bullet train, with major sights, hotels, guides, and practical tips.

“The local operator did a wonderful job on making arrangements to make our trip so comfortable. They went out of their way to meet our needs. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. China is a very clean and beautiful country. People are friendly. We felt safe walking around at night. The squat toilet is quite a challenge though.”

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