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Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer - Meeting your Xi’an guide at Bei Railway Station
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Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an on the G91 bullet train, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Cathy, and spend the afternoon at the Terracotta Warriors. Your $564.42 package includes train tickets, hotel transfers, local transport, museum entry, water, and Biang Biang noodles.

“Tour was extremely informative and the museum of the Terracotta Warriors was phenomenal. All the transportation was early, roomy and clean cars with many amenities. The breakfast bag for the train ride to Xi’an was totally unexpected and superb. We really enjoyed our tour guides local knowledge that helped maximize our time with the large crowds during the national holiday. The lunch at the local restaurant was outstanding.”

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Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train) - The early start at Beijing North station
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Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Datong by early bullet train, then visit the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Temple. Cathy coordinates the arrangements, while Datong guides such as George and Tracy handle sightseeing, lunch, and local transfers. Expect a long but well-organized private day.

“This tour was an incredible experience from start to finish! The place itself was breathtaking, filled with unique sights and rich cultural insights. Both the guide and the driver were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and truly went above and Read more”

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Beijing: Xi'an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included - The 5:30 AM Beijing start
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Beijing: Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by second-class bullet train, then explore Pits One, Two, and Three with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Henry, Lucia, and Jasmine have led past tours. Your package includes rail tickets, museum entry, and hotel transfers, but not lunch.

“We had a really enjoyable day. Everything worked so smoothly with very friendly booking assistance and very kind drivers to our fantastic tour guide Henry. We would always recomend this as a day trip from Beijing since the bullet train is also an experience in itself. Thank you for giving us a great day!”

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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train - Jingyuan and the last emperor’s Tianjin home
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Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Tianjin by first-class or business-class bullet train with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Jingyuan, the Five Great Avenues, Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and the riverside. Lunch, tickets, local transport, and central Beijing hotel pickup are included.

“The trip was great and comprehensive with a good amount of walking to see first hands as described. Lily the tour guide was exceptional in meeting your needs and very organized. She makes the trip perfect. Highly recommended if you can get her as guide. Awesome bullet train ride”

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Beijing:Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes - Walking Above the Gorge at the Hanging Temple
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Beijing:Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

5.Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

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

Travel from Beijing to Datong by bullet train, then explore the 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple and UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ana and Emma have led past departures. Hotel transfers, train tickets, transport, and entry fees are included.

“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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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing - Leaving Beijing by bullet train
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Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Tianjin by second-class bullet train with a private guide such as Maggie, Lisa, or Hellen. See the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, and Ancient Culture Street, with lunch, tickets, hotel transport, and local rides included.

“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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Beijing to Xi'an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train - The early Beijing pickup and station routine
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Beijing to Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

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

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

Spend a very long but efficient day traveling from Beijing to Xi’an by 4.5-hour bullet train. Your private guide, such as Rosa, meets you at the station, handles the Terracotta Warriors visit, and gets you back for the late train home. Train tickets cost extra.

“This tour was probably my favorite activity in China! Rosa is wonderful is so knowledgeable about the history of China. She was waiting for me at the airport exactly where she said she would be and we made great time getting to the museum. Definitely book this tour if you’re in the area! I only wish that I had more time to explore Xi’an! Thank you, Rosa, for a wonderful day!!”

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5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train - Day 1: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Beijing’s old lanes
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5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

8.5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

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

You’ll explore Beijing with a private guide, visit Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, and hutongs, then ride the bullet train to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors, city wall, museums, and Muslim Quarter. Guides have included Vivian, Cathy, Michael, and Lily’s wider local team.

“We recently came back from a Trip to Seoul and China. It was a 3 weeks Easter Break with two young children (7 and 20 months). On our China Trip we had booked private tours in Beijing (2 days), Xian (1 day) and Chengdu (2 days) with Lily. I Read more”

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Beijing: to Xi'an Terracotta Day Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train - Three hours with the Terracotta Army
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Beijing: to Xi’an Terracotta Day Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

9.to Xi’an Terracotta Day Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $212

Leave your Beijing hotel around 5:30 or 6:00 a.m. for a bullet train to Xi'an, where a private guide and driver take you to the Terracotta Army. Agnes, Tina, John, and Celeste are names associated with the service. Expect a long but well-organized day, optional lunch, and a late return.

“Agnes our tour guide was best, she shared many stories of the city and teracotta warriors. She is a caring person and make sure we enjoy. She brought us to an authentic local noodle place for lunch, it is a must try and Agnes shared many funny stories about local cusiniRead more”

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Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip - Laolongtou, where the Great Wall meets the sea
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Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $348

Travel by second-class bullet train from Beijing to Qinghuangdao with a private guide such as Nancy or Miss Li. Visit Laolongtou, where the Great Wall reaches the sea, enter Shanhaiguan Pass, see the Great Wall Museum, eat a Chinese lunch, and possibly visit Jiaoshan.

“Great tour guide Miss .Li very take care of me during this tour from started beginning and to end of this tour in the late afternoon.”

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Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train - Leaving Beijing at 5:30 a.m.
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Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by bullet train, meet a private English-speaking guide such as Nancy, and spend about 2.5 hours at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Hotel transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and private transport are included, but premium train seats may cost extra.

“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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Beijing Private Tour: Xi'an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train - The morning pickup and Beijing West Railway Station
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Beijing Private Tour: Xi’an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $434

You’ll travel from Beijing to Xi’an by reserved second-class bullet train, meet an English-speaking guide such as Spring, and spend focused time at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Private hotel pickup, rail transfers, museum admission, and return transport are included.

“Seeing pit 3 and the special 50th exhibition which was ongoing had some delicious tea and a local tea shop where we were able to buy teacup and teapots and local tea”

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2-Day Private Classic Xi'an City Tour from Beijing by Bullet Train - The Drum Tower and Xi’an’s central landmarks
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2-Day Private Classic Xi’an City Tour from Beijing by Bullet Train

13.2-Day Private Classic Xi’an City Tour from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $538

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an by second-class bullet train, with private guides and drivers handling station transfers, city touring, meals, and hotel drop-offs. You’ll visit the City Wall, Drum Tower, Muslim Quarter, Terracotta Army, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in two full days.

“Five of us enjoyed this tour very much, itineraries are fantastic, our tour guide Coco was very friendly and very knowledgeable for all the history and local food. We had a brilliant time in Beijing. Definitely recommend this trip.”

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7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train - Mutianyu, Dingling, and Beijing’s Olympic Icons
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7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

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

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

Travel privately from Beijing to Xi’an and Shanghai in seven days, with English-speaking local guides, second-class bullet trains, hotels, breakfast, transfers, and major entrance fees. Expect the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Shanghai’s Bund, and a no-shopping policy.

“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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Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train - The Beijing to Datong bullet train
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Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

15.Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $399

Take a private, roughly 12-hour trip from Beijing to Datong by bullet train, with about two hours each way. Guide Star leads you through the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery, with admission and a Shanxi-style lunch included.

“A must see if you enjoy culture, history, and unique experiences. The train ride was smooth and quiet. Star was an extremely professional and knowledgeable guide. I am so glad that I hadn't tried to do this trip on my own. His knowledge of local history kept me in thralled the entire trip.”

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