Chengdu Train Tours: the 8 Best Rides

1.One Day Chengdu Xian Tour by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $209Our pick

Travel from Chengdu to Xi’an by high-speed train for a private visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Chengdu hotel pickup, Xi’an transfers, admission, an English-speaking guide, and Chengdu drop-off are included. Expect a long day, with roughly 3 to 4 hours at the museum.

“A very nice day trip to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Most of the day will be spent traveling (about 10-12 hours at the train station, on the train, and in the car) and about 3-4 hours at the actual museum. It should be noted that you will need to nRead more”

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2.Private 3Day Jiuzhaigou&Huanglong Tour by Fast Train from Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $476

Travel privately from Chengdu by bullet train to Songpan, then visit Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong National Parks over three days. Your driver handles the roads, hotels, station transfers, and park transport. Guide service needs checking, since an English-speaking guide is not listed as included, though Jenny received warm praise in one booking.

“Solo traveller account - would recommend but with caveats. Transport (within Chengdu): No issues with pickup and drop off for both start and return leg. Fast train: I upgraded to first class seats, worth the upgrade for the comfort. Cost Read more”

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3.Xi’an Day Trip Terracotta Warriors and City from Chengdu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $328

Leave your Chengdu hotel early, ride a second-class bullet train to Xi'an, and meet a private guide for the Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Your guide, possibly someone like Jenny, handles the local transport, tickets, and return train arrangements.

“When picked up at our hotel, we were given paperwork with all the information we would need. (It was nice to have a number to call if there were any questions.) Our guide was Jenny and she filled us in on the history of Xi'an as we drove to Read more”

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4.2 Days Xian Private Tour from Chengdu by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $466

This private two-day trip links Chengdu and Xi'an by high-speed train, with hotel transfers, an English-speaking Xi'an guide, one hotel night, and key sights including the Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City. Guide requests such as Tim, Noble Liu, or Grace may be possible but are not guaranteed.

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5.private 2-Day Huanglong Jiuzhaigou tour by train

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $541

Travel from Chengdu by high-speed train to Huanglong Jiuzhai Station, then visit Huanglong’s Five-Color Ponds and Jiuzhaigou’s three valleys. Your private package includes hotel transfers, second-class train tickets, park entry, Huanglong’s uphill cable car, and Jiuzhaigou’s hop-on hop-off bus. Expect English booking support, but possibly a Chinese-speaking driver.

“Thank you very much for your feedback, very glad to know you enjoyed your time at Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Park.”

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6.Xi’an Terracotta Warriors Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $398

Travel from Chengdu to Xi’an by second-class bullet train, meet an English-speaking guide such as Lucy or Spring, and tour the Terracotta Warriors Museum. If time allows, add Xi’an’s ancient city wall or Muslim Street. Hotel transfers, private transport, tickets, and museum entry are included.

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7.Private 2-Day Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong Tour by Train from Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $448

Travel from Chengdu to Songpan by second-class bullet train, then visit Huanglong’s Five Colors Pond and Jiuzhaigou’s famous lakes. A private driver handles transfers, while you explore both parks independently. Expect a brisk schedule, basic English support, and a 4-star Jiuzhaigou hotel.

“Very well organized and tour conductor's replies were always quick and precise. The driver does not speak English and I never speak Chinese, but we could cope with the translation application. It could have been better if I could choose the train back to Chengdu, as I knew I would be able to walk faster than average.”

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8.13 Day Classic Tibet Tour on Flight and Soft Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $2,030

You travel from Chengdu to Tibet by air and soft sleeper train, then visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Nyingchi, Yamdrok Lake, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, and Namtso Lake. A local Tibetan agency handles permits, transport, hotels, oxygen, and a small group of up to 10.

“Ours was an 11 Day Classic Tibet Tour starting from Chengdu to Nyimchi- Lhasa- Shigatze -EBC-Lhasa-Train to Xining and flight back to Chengdu. Our group members were above 60s and 70s years old. The trip was well planned to allow uRead more”

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