China · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 train journeys worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you pay.
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai with bullet train, gardens, canals, lunch options, and practical advice on value.
“Melinda is a fabulous tour guide! She is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. It is a full day and very helpful to learn how to ride bulletproof train. Book this experience!”
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!!!”
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.”
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…”
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 ...”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canals, rickshaw rides, lunch, and ancient city gates.
“Fabulous day trip with our guide Berlin who looked after us so well all day. Highly recommended”
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.”
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!!”
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!”
A practical review of Shanghai’s airport Maglev transfer, with speed, hotel drop-off, pricing, luggage tips, and honest drawbacks.
“A complete an utter disaster, waited in airport for over an hour before local agent sent a non english speaking person to collect and take us to our hotel. Had to walk through the airport, down stairs and onto the train, he gave no assistance to us with our luggage. Waste of money and time.”
Review of a private Suzhou day tour from Shanghai, with Panmen Gate, canals, a UNESCO garden, silk museum, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Very efficient pre-tour contacts via WeChat with Jenny made everything easy and smooth. If you book with them, try and ask for Apple to be your guide: she is professional, knowledgeable, and a lovely person. Jenny was available also for help in Shanghai after the tour. Remarkable experience.”
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.”
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.”
Review of Shanghai’s round-trip Maglev transfer from Pudong Airport, with guide support, hotel transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Tracy, was waiting for us when we arrived. She guided us through the airport to the Maglev without difficulty and had arranged for a ride from the Maglev to our hotel. All went flawlessly. On the return trip she helped us through the airport until we reached security. We spent two days with Tracy without any problems. She was knowledgeable and very helpful.”
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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