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Bullet Train Tours in Shanghai: 15 to Book

30 rail days  ·  from $193 a seat

The 15 best bullet train tours in Shanghai you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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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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

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.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 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

9.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

10.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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Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Choosing between Suzhou’s classic gardens
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Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

11.Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $270

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by round-trip bullet train with a private English-speaking guide. Shape the day around gardens, canals, Tiger Hill, Shantang or Pingjiang Street, and a local lunch. Guides such as Jessica, Jamie, and Penny have led this tour.

“Great private tour and customizable to our desires. Jamie (Wang) was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable providing great info on the culture and history of China, Shanghai and Suzhou. Very enjoyable.”

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From Shanghai: Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train - Boarding the train at Shanghai Hongqiao
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From Shanghai: Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train

12.Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $300

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by second-class bullet train, then explore West Lake, Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Longjing tea fields, and either Lingyin Temple or Huxueyan Former Residence with a private multilingual guide. Guides such as David and Lola are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“we had a wonderful experience! the transportation was well organized and explained to us, so no chances of getting lost. our guide lola is an awesome. she is a very nice and caring person, who made sure that we were having a nice time. i can only recommend this activity!”

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Private Day Trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Jingci Temple and the first look at Hangzhou
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Private Day Trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train

13.Private Day Trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $358

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by first-class bullet train, then explore West Lake, Jingci Temple, Leifeng Tower, Longjing tea country, and Hefang Street with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Apple and Esther are among the named guides.

“Excellent trip. Our guide Apple was excellent, friendly and blended in to our group perfectly. She even recommended a fabulous place for dinner and tea tasting. Totally recommended.”

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2-Day Beijing Private Tour Including Great Wall from Shanghai by Bullet Train - Day 1: Shanghai station to the Mutianyu Great Wall
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2-Day Beijing Private Tour Including Great Wall from Shanghai by Bullet Train

14.2-Day Beijing Private Tour Including Great Wall from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $773

You travel privately from Shanghai to Beijing by second-class bullet train, with local drivers and guides meeting you at each end. Visit Mutianyu, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Guides including Summer and Linda have provided detailed history and flexible help for past groups.

“2 Days was not enough! We wish we worked with this tour team for the whole week. This was such a great tour. There was so much to see and so much to learn. Also, there were so many local rules and procedures to follow that some thinRead more”

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2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai - Pingjiang Road shows Suzhou at street level
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2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai

15.2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $468

Spend two busy days beyond Shanghai with private guides, drivers, and fast trains to Suzhou and Hangzhou. Walk through the Humble Administrator’s Garden, cruise Suzhou’s Grand Canal, visit West Lake and Lingyin Temple, and shape your Hangzhou day around your interests. Guides such as Caroline, Bella, Daisy, Tracy, and Lin have earned praise for patient, personal service.

“Caroline(Hangzhou) and Bella(Suzhou) are both very patient and accommodating to our requests. The food for lunch was fantastic! We were happy to be able to taste the local specialities. Both guides were very informative and friendly. Thank you for this wonderful experience.”

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