The 9 Best China Train Journeys

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 garden visits, canals, lunch options, private guiding, and bullet train transport.

“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 Day Tour: Suzhou Incredible Highlights from Shanghai by Car or Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $209

Review of a private Suzhou day tour from Shanghai, with Panmen Gate, gardens, canals, silk, lunch, private transport, and flexible timing.

“For the most part the trip was comfortable. We were 7 individuals who went on the trip and the coaster they provided a mini-bus was spacious and was perfect for the hot and humid weather. During our trip we were with Celine, she was an Read more”

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

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

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

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

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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5.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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6.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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7.Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Hotels:Private with Meet & Great service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $30Best value

Review of a private Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station hotel transfer, with meet-and-greet pickup, luggage help, Wi-Fi, and practical booking tips.

“The pick up was easy and smooth. I would highly recommend Mr Orange tours. The same morning I had arranged a hotel pick up in another city, it was very last minute, but the company was extremely helpful and communication through whatsapp was very easy and fast. I would use Mr Orange again next time for sure.”

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8.Bullet Train Day Tour to Shaolin Temple&Martial Arts

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 15 hours · from $348

Take a fast-paced Beijing to Shaolin Temple day trip by bullet train, with temple history, pagodas, Kung Fu, transfers, and guides included.

“Tourist scam!!! Do not go. It rains the whole day,they knew,it rains since weeks. No spirituality at all. When you enter the original Shaolin kung fu tempel it looks like a subway station.”

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9.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with Bullet Train Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $299

Review of a private Shanghai to Mutianyu Great Wall day trip by bullet train, with cable car, lunch, private guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Our trip to the Great Wall was fantastic thanks to Li and Sunflower tours. From the moment we booked from the USA, Li began to coordinate everything for us. She had the most amazing people waiting for us at our hotel pickup, train transferRead more”

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