9 Bullet Train Day Trips in Shanghai Worth Booking

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. Choose a private car, bullet train, or both, then see Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Add lunch, garden admission, and a canal boat for a more complete day.

“We have a great guide, Annie. She is knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from her, especially the meaning behind the beautiful Chinese language and China history.”

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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 by bullet train with a private guide such as Caroline, Jane, Berlin, or Queena. Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, and the Grand Canal. The all-inclusive option adds entry fees, a rickshaw ride, and a canal boat trip.

“Very enjoyable tour. Caroline explained a lot about Suzhou and broader China history. She was very reactive to our questions and went all the way to answer them, be that about the historical site or useful tips for our later days in Shanghai.”

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3.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

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

Travel from Shanghai to Linhai by high-speed train for a private day of wall walking, East Lake views, local food, and old-town streets. Your English-speaking guide, often guides such as Summer, Emma, Jenny, or Jordan, handles the train, transfers, lunch, and translation. Expect a long but well-organized 13-hour day with stairs and plenty of walking.

“Excellent service from hotel pick up to hotel return. Emma had a lot of relevant info to share and is fluent in english.”

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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 bullet train with a private English-speaking guide, then visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, take a canal boat and private rickshaw, eat a local lunch, and explore Panmen Gate and Shantang Street. Guides such as Caroline, Berlin, Lulu, and Nini are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“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

Travel from Shanghai to Linhai by bullet train on a private day trip with hotel pickup, lunch, a local guide, and return transfers. Visit East Lake, walk the Jiangnan Great Wall, and explore Ziyang Old Street. Guides including Summer, Emma, Jordan, Jenny, and Li have earned praise for their care and flexibility.

“This is a wonderful way to learn and understand some historical and meaningful information about chinese culture and philosophy of life. Great day with many detail informations and a very well organized tour! Its a must!!! Thank you!!”

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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 by private car and one-hour bullet train, then explore West Lake by boat, walk through Longjing tea country, enjoy a local lunch and tasting, and visit Lingyin Temple. Guides such as Caroline, Berlin, Queena, and Lin are praised for strong English, careful timing, and flexible planning.

“Great day tour from Shanghai. Our guide Berlin was very nice and knowledgeable, she made the day very enjoyable and we learned a lot. We recommend her to everybody when in Shangai!”

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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 2nd-class bullet train on a private day trip with hotel pickup, a guide, and a private car. Visit Feilai Peak, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea fields, West Lake, and Hefang Street. Choose the lunch and entrance-fee option if you want the simplest day.

“Everything was great. There wasn't anything to complain about the trip Especially our guide Lily was very knowledgeable and helpful . I immediately recommend to my friends!”

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8.Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $300

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou by second-class high-speed train, then explore UNESCO-listed West Lake, HuaGang Park, Longjing tea fields, and either Lingyin Temple or Huxueyan Former Residence. A private multilingual guide, local lunch, tea tasting, boat ride, hotel transfers, and train tickets are included. Guides named David and Lola have received especially warm praise.

“we had a wonderful experience! the transportation was well organized and explained to us, so no chances of getting lost. our guide lola is an awesome. she is a very nice and caring person, who made sure that we were having a nice time. i can only recommend this activity!”

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9.Hangzhou Private Day Trip by Bullet Train from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 11 hours · from $308

Travel privately from Shanghai to Hangzhou by high-speed train, then cruise West Lake, eat lunch, visit Faxi Temple, and learn about Longjing tea in its village. Your English or Chinese-speaking guide handles the day and hotel transfers. Train tickets cost an extra $25 for a second-class return ticket.

“The tour was great, however I felt it was too expensive for the experience”

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