Shanghai Train Tours: 7 to Book

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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