The 15 Best Bullet Train Day Trips in China

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193Our pick

Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai, with bullet train or car travel, classic gardens, canals, lunch, and a private guide.

“Our guide Melinda English speaker was very attentive and knowledgeable. We were happy and the meal was great . To be honest I would do it over again with stay overnight to explore more , but not during summer time. The canal was beautiful, It’s little too hot now however in overall , It’s highly recommended.”

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2.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $220

Review of a private Shanghai to Suzhou bullet train tour with gardens, canals, lunch, rickshaw ride, and flexible guided sightseeing.

“Lulu made our Suzhou trip amazing. She rescheduled without hesitation when we had to shift the tour and planned the whole day around our four year old, which kept things relaxed and fun. We visited Shantang Street, Pan City Gate, and walked along Pingjiang Road, which became our favorite spot. She brought us to a local place for lunch and shared great stories about the city since she grew up there. Our son fell asleep in my arms at one point, and Lulu jumped in as photographer so we wouldn’t miss any memories. Her photos were great. If you want a friendly, flexible guide who really knows Suzhou, she’s the…”

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3.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564

Take a private bullet train day trip from Beijing to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors, with transfers, guide, tickets, and lunch included.

“Very interesting trip well organised by Cathy and facilitated by very kind and knowledgable guide Alice and a Great driver , Mr Sun : I got to experience amazing bullet train , Terracotta soldiers and a beautiful emperor palace , China is truly an fascinating place”

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4.Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $276

Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, tea farms, lunch, optional Lingyin Temple, and flexible planning.

“It's a fantastic compressed tour of Hangzhou: tour guide Caroline is very knowledgeable & accommodating, food is good, drivers are safe & efficient drivers.”

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5.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $399

Ride Shanghai’s bullet train to Linhai for a quiet Southern Great Wall walk, local lunch, East Lake, and Ziyang Old Street.

“I had a truly great experience on this tour. The communication was excellent, with prior contact made via WhatsApp, which made everything clear and easy to follow from the beginning. A special thanks to our guide, Jordan, for the outstanding explanations, clarity, and attention throughout the trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions, which made the experience even more enriching. The tour was perfectly punctual, well organized, and delivered exactly what was promised. It was a rich cultural experience that allowed me to better understand the history and context of the region. I highly recommend it. Se quiser, posso adaptar para uma versão mais curta (estilo...”

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6.All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 9 hours · from $288

Review of a private Shanghai to Suzhou bullet train tour with gardens, canals, rickshaws, lunch, Panmen Gate, and hotel transfers.

“The day to Suzhou was fantastic. The weather this time of year was raining and cold; however the day trip was really good. Caroline was a great guide! Caroline explained the history and significance of many things in the Garden and Suzhou. Our lunch was amazing - the best meal I have had in China. I highly recommend this tour, I had a great time!”

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7.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $399

Ride Shanghai’s bullet train to Linhai for the Southern Great Wall, East Lake, local lunch, and Ziyang Old Street with a private guide.

“Our tour guide, Summer, was fantastic! She was knowledgeable about the area, willing to answer all of our questions, and her English was great. We did this trip on our first day in China and it was the perfect way to start our stay here. We were able to learn about the history of the area, try lots of local foods, and the sight seeing was amazing! Summer took care of everything and organized all of the trains, taxis, and meals and gave us suggestions for places to check out during the rest of our stay. We felt safe the entire time while being able to have an authentic experience.…”

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8.Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 9 hours · from $314

Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou day trip by bullet train, with West Lake, tea country, Lingyin Temple, lunch, and flexible planning.

“Caroline was so great and cheerful. Really looked after our individual needs, knew a lot of local information and looked after our 2 girls. Highly recommended *****”

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9.Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $275

Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, Lingyin Temple, tea fields, lunch, and Hefang Street.

“Shirley was amazing. Very friendly, caring, genuine, and prompt. Can’t recommend her enough. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Beijing to Datong See YunGang Cave, Hanging Temple (Bullet Train)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $416

Review of a Beijing to Datong day trip by bullet train, with Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, lunch, transfers, and practical advice.

“We were amazed by the intricate Buddha stone carvings inside the caves, as well as by the monasteries hanging on the side of the cliffs. Our guide, George, and our driver made everything easy for us.”

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11.Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $229

Review of a private Beijing to Tianjin day trip by bullet train, with historic sights, local snacks, shopping, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“This was a wonderful trip! From the initial booking through to saying goodbye to our fabulous guide Maggie, it was so well organised. Throughout Maggie was very attentive and such fun; her knowledge of the beautiful city of Tianjin was aRead more”

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12.Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $348

Ride Beijing’s bullet train to Datong for the Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes, with private guides, transfers, tickets, and history.

“Genial! les grottes sont incroyables et inoubliables ❤️ Notre guide Ana était formidable et connaissait bien son sujet. Le déjeuner compris était l un des meilleurs que j ai mangé en Chine. Honnêtement ces 02 activités méritent le déplacement et les quelques heures de transport. Époustouflant ! Merci Ana”

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13.One Day Chengdu Xian Tour by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $209

Review of the one-day Chengdu to Xi’an bullet train tour, including Terracotta Warriors, transfers, timing, guide service, price, and practical tips.

“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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14.Form Xi’an To Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $453

Review of Xi’an’s bullet train day trip to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, with kung fu, private transport, timing, price, and tips.

“Excellent service…all the vehicles were modern and clean. Bullet train from Xi’an to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple was fast and great schedules. Rocky our companion on this excursion provided exceptionaRead more”

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15.Private High-speed Train Arrival Transfer: Xi’an Bei (North) Station to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $30Best value

Review of Xi’an’s private high-speed train transfer, with meeting details, pricing, waiting time, hotel limits, child seats, and booking advice.

“Well organised, punctual driver waiting for us when we arrived. Contacted in advance after the booking for details of arrival time and train number, numbers and luggage.”

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