China · BULLET TRAIN DAY TRIPS

Bullet Train Day Trips in China: The 15 Best Runs

49 tours  ·  from $31 a head

Three hundred kilometres an hour turns Xi’an, Suzhou and Hangzhou into day trips. These 15 cover the ticket, the seat class and the guide at the other end, priced, with a note on how early each one leaves.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option - Starting From Shanghai: Car Comfort or Bullet Train Speed
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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option - Leaving Shanghai by bullet train
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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

Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canal boat, rickshaw ride, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“From start to finish, everything was planned so smoothly. Caroline was our tour guide. She was very warm, friendly and so knowledgeable with the history of each place we visited. She navigated us through the crowds and to our bullet train transfers so efficiently. We even got free Mandarin lessons from her through the day. We will be back with our families for sure. Thank you sweet Caroline!!!”

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Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer - The four-hour bullet train to Xi’an
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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

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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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - The morning starts at Hongqiao Railway Station
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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

Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou bullet train day trip with West Lake, tea fields, lunch, Lingyin Temple, and flexible guiding.

“Our private day trip to Hangzhou was absolutely perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Caroline. From the moment she met us at our hotel and guided us seamlessly onto the bullet train, everything was smooth, stress-free, and well-organized. The boat ride on West Lake was beautiful and peaceful, and Caroline brought the history and culture to life with her thoughtful stories. The visit to the Longjing Tea Village was a highlight — walking through the lush tea fields, learning about the famous Dragon Well tea, and enjoying an authentic local lunch made it such a unique experience. Caroline even made sure we tried the tea…”

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The morning pickup and bullet train ride
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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

Review of Linhai’s Southern Great Wall day trip from Shanghai, with bullet train travel, local food, Ziyang Old Street, costs, and practical tips.

“An Unforgettable Day with Emma: A Truly Exceptional Tour Guide! Our recent day trip to the Southern Great Wall was an absolute highlight of our Shanghai visit, and much of that is thanks to our incredible guide, Emma. From the moment we met, Emma's charismatic personality shone through, making me feel instantly at ease and excited for the day ahead. Her energy and genuine enthusiasm were infectious, turning what could have just been a sightseeing trip into a truly engaging and memorable experience. Emma is not only incredibly professional but also exceptionally knowledgeable. She effortlessly shared fascinating historical insights and local anecdotes about the Southern Great Wall and Ziyang ...”

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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train - Riding the bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou
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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The morning pickup and bullet train ride
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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 Shanghai’s bullet train to Linhai for the Southern Great Wall, East Lake, lunch, and Ziyang Old Street with a private guide.

“Very well organized trip; our guide Summer was excellent in the way she explained and took care of us throughout the entire day. This trip takes you out of the Shangai crowd and allows you to see a beautu like this southern wall and the old town it sorrounds. Many thanks to our guide and to the company, who was flexible to rearrange the schedule according to our needs.”

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Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train - Starting with West Lake and a 45-minute boat ride
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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

Take a private bullet train day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou for West Lake, Longjing tea fields, Lingyin Temple, and local food.

“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 - Lingyin Temple gives the day its cultural weight
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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

Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou day trip by bullet train, with Lingyin Temple, tea fields, West Lake, Hefang Street, and practical booking tips.

“Everything was great. There wasn't anything to complain about the trip Especially our guide Lily was very knowledgeable and helpful . I immediately recommend to my friends!”

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Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - The 30-minute bullet train connection
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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

Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canals, Tiger Hill, local lunch, and flexible guiding.

“My mom and I were pick up from hotel in morning and our driver was really friendly and nice when we arrived at Suzhou our guide Michelle , she was super nice and friendly to us . She hope us take so many many picture and it was so great experience.”

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Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train) - Yungang Grottoes: Buddhist art on a huge scale
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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

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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LUXURY Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai - West Lake starts the Hangzhou day
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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

Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou bullet train day trip covering West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea, lunch, and more.

“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”

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Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - What the bullet train adds
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Beijing Great Wall Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

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

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

Review of the Shanghai to Beijing Great Wall day tour by bullet train, with Mutianyu details, costs, timing, guides, and practical booking advice.

“Sunny communicated with us and let us know what to expect at each phase of our trip to Beijing. Charlie, our driver, picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us directly to our seats on the train. Our local guide, Vivi, was incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and culture, making the tour feel like a fascinating story rather than just a list of facts. The tour of the Great Wall was awe-inspiring. Vivi was very accommodating to our needs, even when we had a few last-minute questions or requests. For example, she allowed us to shop, made food recommendations, and even served as an interpreter as we…”

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Private Hangzhou Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - West Lake by boat
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Private Hangzhou Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train - Jingyuan, Puyi’s former residence
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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

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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