8 Train Trips in Shanghai Worth Booking

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Arrival Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $78Best value

Review of Shanghai’s airport Maglev transfer, with practical advice on speed, meet and greet service, hotel drop-off, price, and value.

“SUch a help never would have figured out how to get on this train then to the hotel. Very personal and simple service. Highly recommend Jennifer very knowledgeable and very good english and soo helpful”

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