6 Shanghai Train Journeys to Build a Day Around

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. Visit Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Qianqian Street, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Choose car or bullet train transport, then add lunch, garden admission, and a canal boat for a smoother all-inclusive day.

“I booked a Suzhou trip via bullet train. The whole process was seamless and easy thanks to my guide Roy. Roy had a vast knowledge of Chinese culture and history was a perfect guide for day. Highly recommend this tour”

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2.Private Day Tour: Suzhou Incredible Highlights from Shanghai by Car or Train

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

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou with a private guide and car, or choose the optional high-speed train. Visit Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, a silk museum, and Master-of-Nets Garden. Guides including Apple, Patty, Portia, and Nora have received strong praise for clear communication and local insight.

“We are a family of three and the door to door service private Tour is definitely worth what you pay for. Nora is an excellent and Knowledgeable guide and provided exceptional service. The noodle lunch in a local popular noodle house 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

Pre-book a private, one-way transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to your Shanghai hotel. Your driver waits at the South exit with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives an air-conditioned vehicle with room for bags. Driver details arrive before you travel, and Wi-Fi, GPS, and a baby seat are available on request.

“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

Start at 5:45am from your Shanghai hotel, ride the bullet train to Beijing, and continue by private vehicle to Mutianyu. An English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fee, and cable car or chairlift with toboggan are included. Guides Aaron and Li are noted for careful timing and personal service.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $125

Meet guide Sunny or Annie at your Shanghai accommodation for a private tour of Pudong. Ride the Maglev from Longyang Road, walk along the Huangpu River, and rise to the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower. Choose a start time and private car or metro transport, with other observation towers available by request.

“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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6.Private Tour:Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Tower & Maglev Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $255

Spend a full day with a private guide and driver visiting Zhujiajiao’s canals, Fangsheng Bridge, Qing Dynasty Post Office, Yuanjin Temple, Shanghai Tower, the world’s largest Starbucks, and the Maglev Museum. Guide Grace has received special praise for her organization and service. Gondola rides, snacks, tickets, water, and central pickup are included.

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