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Bullet Train Tours in China: the 15 Best Rides

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 bullet train tours in China justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option - Starting at your Shanghai hotel
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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 with a private guide such as Annie, Roy, Melinda, or Sammi. Visit a UNESCO-listed garden, canal streets, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Choose car or bullet train transport, then add lunch, admission fees, and a canal boat ride.

“Melinda picked us up from our hotel and was with us in all day from navigating the crowded china trains to taking us to explaining and suggesting a beautiful lunch at a local restaurant. She walked us through and explained the gardens, and Read more”

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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option - The Humble Administrator’s Garden
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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 with a private guide such as Caroline, Jane, Berlin, or Queena. See the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, and the Grand Canal, with lunch and an all-inclusive upgrade covering major tickets, a boat ride, and rickshaw trip.

“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 - 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

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 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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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train - West Lake by foot and boat
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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

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou with a private guide such as Caroline, Berlin, Lin, or Queena. Walk beside West Lake, take an optional boat ride, visit Longjing tea country, enjoy local lunch, and add Lingyin Temple or Hefang Street to your tailored day.

“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 turns a difficult day into an easy one
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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

Take a private 13-hour trip from Shanghai to Linhai by bullet train. Walk the Southern Great Wall, visit East Lake and Ziyang Old Street, and eat local food with an English-speaking guide such as Summer, Emma, Jenny, or Jordan. Expect stairs, a long day, and smooth private transfers.

“We had a wonderful excursion with our guide Jenny. Her professional yet smiling demeanor made the trip enjoyable from pickup to drop off. Her knowledge of the location and her enthusiasm for the customs were infectious. Unfortunately the weather was so hot that we didn't try the long, climbing route, but the wall, the village, the food and the beauty of East Lake made this a day we will long remember. Highly recommended.”

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Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train - The bullet train keeps the day efficient
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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 Shanghai to Suzhou by fast bullet train with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, ride a rickshaw along Pingjiang Road, cruise the canals, see Panmen Gate, and enjoy a local lunch. Guides such as Caroline, Berlin, Lulu, and Nini are praised for clear explanations and personal care.

“We had a wonderful tour with Lulu! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed learning about Suzhou’s history and taking in its beautiful scenery. Lunch was delicious too! Thanks to Alana for arranging our travel so smoothly and to Lulu for such a fantastic experience!”

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train - The bullet train turns a difficult day into an easy one
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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

Travel from Shanghai to Linhai by bullet train, then explore East Lake, the Jiangnan Great Wall, and Ziyang Old Street with a private guide. Guides such as Summer, Emma, Jordan, and Jenny are praised for careful planning, clear English, and flexible pacing. Lunch, transfers, tickets, and hotel pickup are included.

“Jordan was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and a great fan of the NBA. One of the best experiences I have had in many trips to China.”

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Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train - Longjing tea fields and a proper local lunch
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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

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou with a private English-speaking guide such as Caroline, Berlin, or Queena. Walk beside West Lake, take a 45-minute boat ride, visit a Longjing tea farm, enjoy local lunch and tea tasting, and explore Lingyin Temple before returning by train.

“Thank you for the lovely time in Hangzhou, perfect org anisation and nice explanations, very interesting ! Perfect if you want a day in the nature, the meal was very good too”

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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Lingyin Temple, the cultural heart of the day
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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 reserved second-class bullet train with a private guide and driver. Visit Feilai Peak, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea fields, West Lake, and Hefang Street. Guides such as Sunny, Annie, Freya, Lily, Linda, and Roy are praised for clear English and flexible help.

“Sunny is an outstanding guide and put together an outstanding day trip for us. Highlights included bullet train ride from Shanghai to Hangzhou and back, seeing many cultural sites and visit and great lunch at tea farm. Drivers and cars both in Shanghai and Hangzhou also were first rate. Overall, we had a tremendous and memorable day. Highly recommended. When I return to Shanghai or Hangzhou, I will hire Sunny again.”

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Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Humble Administrator’s Garden and the art of slowing down
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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 Shanghai to Suzhou by 30-minute bullet train, then explore UNESCO gardens, canal streets, Tiger Hill, and the Grand Canal with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Melinda, Roy, Sammi, Shirley, and Annie can tailor the day, including garden, museum, temple, and lunch choices.

“Very flexibel, nice contact, very good English, interesting conversations, giving really nice insides”

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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)

11.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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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

Take a private, English-guided day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou by bullet train. You’ll cruise West Lake, visit Lingyin Temple and Amanfayun, taste Longjing tea, eat at a tea farmer’s home or restaurant, and choose second, first, or business class.

“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 - The 6 a.m. Shanghai pickup and bullet train
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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

Take a private, door-to-door day trip from Shanghai to Beijing by first or second-class bullet train. Meet a local guide such as Summer, Vivi, or Linda at Mutianyu, ride the cableway, walk the Ming Dynasty wall, and return to Shanghai late at night.

“My trip to the Great Wall of China was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. Standing on such an iconic and historic landmark was breathtaking, with incredible views in every direction. The experience was made even better by ouRead more”

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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

14.Private Hangzhou Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $339

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou with a private English-speaking guide such as Cindy or Yvon. The day combines a West Lake cruise, Faxi Temple, local lunch, Longjing tea fields, and a high-speed train ride. Train tickets cost extra, and the packed schedule involves plenty of walking.

“To start off Viator says we must contact our local guide to ensure local pickup at a hotel and only gives a phone option to do so. We only had phone data service so wasn't able to call the number, but luckily the number popped up in WeChaRead more”

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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

15.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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New in Bullet Train Tours in China

★ 5.0Xi’an: Maiji Grottoes & Fuxi Temple Day Trip by Bullet TrainFrom $3502 reviews
★ 5.0Zhengzhou Private Day Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet TrainFrom $2852 reviews
★ 5.0Form Xi’an To Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by Bullet TrainFrom $4536 reviews
★ 5.0Private High-speed Train Arrival Transfer: Xi’an Bei (North) Station to HotelFrom $305 reviews
★ 5.02 Days Beijing Xian Private Tour by Bullet Trains with HotelFrom $28610 reviews
★ 5.0Tianjin Private Day Trip to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet TrainFrom $2785 reviews
★ 5.0Private Full-Day Classic Beijing Shore Excursion by Bullet Train from TianjinFrom $3886 reviews
★ 5.0Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great WallFrom $2393 reviews
★ 5.0Wuxi Private Flexible Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $2172 reviews
★ 5.0Private Trip to Yiwu International Trade City from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $1982 reviews
★ 5.0Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train ExperienceFrom $2993 reviews
★ 5.0Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $29810 reviews
★ 5.0Private Day Trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $35813 reviews
★ 5.02-Day Private Beijing Highlights from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $5886 reviews
★ 5.0Private Day Trip to Suzhou from Shanghai by Bullet TrainFrom $2889 reviews

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