The 15 Best China Train Tours

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Optional Peak Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 982 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $52Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to explore Hong Kong Island, Stanley, and Kowloon, with audio commentary in nine languages. Every ticket includes a Star Ferry crossing. The 48-hour option lets you choose one add-on: Peak Tram Sky Pass, Water Taxi, or Sampan Houseboat visit.

“I always love doing a hop on hop off bus tour. It gets several things checked off your list. They are always a great way to spend a day”

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2.Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428 Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 479 reviews · from $17Best value

Take the historic Peak Tram up Victoria Peak, rising to 396 metres in about 10 minutes, then use your ticket for Sky Terrace 428, Hong Kong’s highest 360-degree viewing platform. Pre-purchased tickets use a dedicated entrance line, though busy periods can still bring long waits.

“Great option for skipping the line. Really recommend it!”

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3.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193Top rated

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Hong Kong City Tour + Lunch + Peak Tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · from $48

Explore Central and Sheung Wan with a licensed guide such as Joe, Amy, Grace, Gary, or Monica. Walk past Tai Kwun, PMQ, Cat Street, Man Mo Temple, and Sheung Wan food shops, then enjoy dim sum, an egg tart, and tea or coffee. Peak Tram and Star Ferry access depend on the option selected.

“Our cruise disembarked late and Joe was gracious enough to wait for us at the meeting point and he was super responsive throughout. It was a great tour and Joe was a very informative and helpful tour guide. We learned lots of fun fRead more”

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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Top-Rated Hong Kong Tour: Peak Tram, Dim Sum & Cultural Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $76

Ride the Peak Tram, explore Victoria Peak and Old Town Central, then enjoy optional 10-dish dim sum at Tim Ho Wan. Afternoon tours add a 45-minute sunset harbour cruise. Guides such as Simon, Ricky, Rex, Ken, and Pearline lead groups of up to 30.

“Had a wonderful tour guide, Jackie. He was very patient and fun. made everyone on tour feel included. I enjoyed tour very much!”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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