The 6 Best Shanghai 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.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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4.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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5.Private Tour:Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Tower & Maglev Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $255

Review of a private Shanghai day tour combining Zhujiajiao, Shanghai Tower, the world’s largest Starbucks, and the Maglev train.

“I recently undertook this tour. I had an outstanding day and would highly recommend Jenny's Shanghai Tours. The organisation was superb and the tour guide Grace was highly experienced and very competent. She was so good and suRead more”

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6.4-Hour Private Shanghai Modern Impression Tour with Tower and Maglev Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $125

Review of Shanghai’s private Pudong tour, Maglev ride, and Shanghai Tower visit, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.

“Sunny was Very friendly, patient , understanding , knowledgable about the history of Skyscrapers and Shanghi tower and enjoyed moving around in a luxurious Tesla car. Sunny has a vary good level of english and was easy to communicate with. We enjoyed taking pictures. It was also very nice the see the whole city from the top of the tower, take the fastest elevator in the-world and the magnetic fast train .”

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