The 8 Beijing Train Journeys Worth the Detour

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

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

Review of Beijing to Datong by bullet train, featuring Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Temple, lunch, transfers, tickets, and practical tips.

“Cathy was fabulous in helping on all the details the same regarding the guide in Datong. A true experience of how beautiful and diverse China has to offer in terms of tourism. And now with the new high-speed train a very comfortable day trip from Beijing. Highly recommended.”

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2.Beijing to Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $180Best value

Review of Beijing to Xi'an by bullet train, with private transfers, guide, and Terracotta Warriors visit in one very long day.

“Since it was our first time in China, we were very excited about the program. Cindy was very helpful with booking the train tickets. Everything went smoothly. The transfers arrived on time, with nice, polite drivers. The tour guide was a fairy, very prepared and showed and explained everything in detail. We had a great time. If you want to entrust your trip to a professional team, I can only recommend them”

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3.to Xi’an Terracotta Day Tour by Roundtrip Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $212

Review of Beijing to Xi’an by bullet train for the Terracotta Army, with private guides, hotel transfers, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“Very good, very on time, very detail, good service and helpful, thanks for our tour guide, and driver.”

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4.Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $348

Review of a private Beijing to Qinghuangdao bullet train tour, with Laolongtou, Shanhaiguan Pass, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Great tour guide Miss .Li very take care of me during this tour from started beginning and to end of this tour in the late afternoon.”

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5.Tianjin City and Haihe River Boating Tour from Beijing by High-speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $253

Review of a private Tianjin day trip from Beijing with high-speed rail, Haihe River boating, historic sights, snacks, and practical tips.

“Jenny and Kevin were fantastic! If you have exhausted the main Beijing sites or are short on time but want to see something besides the capitol, this is the day trip for you.”

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6.Bullet Train To Datong Yungang Grottoes from Beijing Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $410

Ride Beijing’s bullet train to Datong for Yungang’s ancient Buddhist caves, local noodles, private transport, and a full day of history.

“This was a very long tour, but extremely worth the four hour drive from Beijing. Sights along the drive were awesome and the Grottoes were unbelievable, 45 Grottoes with amazing carvings everywhere. Lunch in Datong was wonderful and the local tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. One of the highlights of our visit to Beijing.”

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7.One day tour to downtown Tianjin from Beijing by high speed train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $234

Review of a Beijing to Tianjin day trip by high-speed train, with historic streets, Jingyuan Palace, lunch, guide, and practical costs.

“⸻ We are extremely pleased with Cindy’s service. Her enthusiasm and dedication truly elevated our visit to Tianjin. She went the extra mile to showcase the city to us, and her thoughtful planning made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. The itinerary involved Read more”

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8.[5 days] Capital Beijing 2 nights + Modern Shanghai 2 nights By high speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $426

Review of a five-day Beijing and Shanghai tour with the Great Wall, major sights, private transfers, and high-speed rail.

“The tour was great. I had a lovely time in China even if the time was short.”

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