The 13 Bullet Train Day Trips in Beijing We Would Book Again

1.Beijing to Xi’an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $564Our pick

Take the G91 bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Bo, enjoy Biang Biang noodles, and explore the Terracotta Warriors before returning on the G90. Hotel transfers, train tickets, museum admission, and private Xi’an transport are included.

“Very good experience. Mr. Rocky was very helpful and he knows a lot about Terracotta Warriors and Xian history. We are happy to be in Xian and hope we come back again. The trip was very good organized with the transportation and information was useful.”

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

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

Leave Beijing around 6:15am for Datong by bullet train, then visit the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Temple. Cathy coordinates the trip, while local guides such as George or Tracy handle sightseeing, lunch, and transfers in a private group.

“Highly recommended tour. The assistance from Cathy since the purchasing, and even before, during and after the tour is valuable. Then, our tour guide Gorge provided us an incredible itinerary. The restaurant he took us for Lunch was amazing local food. Totally worth the price.”

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3.Private Day Trip to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $229

Travel from central Beijing to Tianjin in about 35 minutes, with a private English-speaking guide such as Maggie, Kris, or Lily. Visit Jingyuan, Five Great Avenues, the Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and riverside sights, with lunch, tickets, and hotel transfers included.

“It was a very beautiful trip to a very beautiful and calm city. A different experience from Beijing. The short bullet train ride experience to Tianjin is totally worth it. Ms. Kris, our guide was extremely professional and informative. She was calm and Read more”

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4.Bullet Train Tour to Hanging Temple&Yungang Grottoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $348

Travel from Beijing to Datong by bullet train, then visit the 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple and UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes with a private English-speaking guide. Expect a long but well-organized day, hotel transfers, train tickets, entrance fees, and time for striking photographs.

“wonderful day out, Emma my guide was amazing. told me all the history of the Grottoes and Hanging Temple. She made sure I was safe on the Hanging Temple as im not the best with heights. Lunch was probably the best meal I had on my visit to China. food was tasty and freshly made. our driver for the day was great, lovely man as was the pick up and drop off driver from the bullet train. It was a very organised tour from start to finish. Thank you for helping to create wonderful memories”

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5.Private Day Trip: Discover Tianjin by Bullet Train from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $224

Take a nine-hour private trip from Beijing to Tianjin with a guide, second-class bullet train tickets, lunch, hotel pickup, and local transport. See the Porcelain House, colonial-era Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, and Ancient Culture Street. Guides such as Maggie, Hellen, and Lisa have received special praise.

“My tour guide Maggie and I had a great trip to Tianjin on the bullet train. Always wanted to try the train. We saw many areas of the city, the ceramic house, Tianjin Eye of Tianjin Ferris wheel, a great lunch and great conversation. Thanks Maggie for making my trip so memorable.”

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Xi'an by 4.5-hour bullet train, then meet a private guide such as Rosa for a focused visit to the Terracotta Army. Hotel transfers, local transport, and museum entry are included. Train tickets cost extra, and the full day runs from early morning until late evening.

“This tour was probably my favorite activity in China! Rosa is wonderful is so knowledgeable about the history of China. She was waiting for me at the airport exactly where she said she would be and we made great time getting to the museum. Definitely book this tour if you’re in the area! I only wish that I had more time to explore Xi’an! Thank you, Rosa, for a wonderful day!!”

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7.Beijing to Shanghai Bullet Train Ticket with South Railway Station Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $166Best value

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai in about 5.5 hours with a reserved bullet train ticket and private hotel transfer to Beijing South Station. Cathy and the local team handle ticket coordination, while your driver delivers the physical ticket. Choose second or first class, but expect limited English at the station.

“Tour operator Cathy is an asset for the company. From when I booked she communicated with me, assured me the train will be booked once the tickets were available. Even through our messages she sounded so lovely that I asked if she'd bRead more”

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8.5 Days Beijing and Xian Tour by bullet train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,018

This private five-day journey pairs Beijing’s imperial sights with Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors and Muslim Quarter. You get hotel transfers, entrance fees, a professional guide in each city, and a Beijing to Xi’an bullet train ride. Guides may include Victoria, Jackie, Eric, Cecilia, Julie, Vivian, Cathy, or Michael.

“Lily and her team made our trip seamless and smooth. We did not have to worry about anything. They sorted train tickets, stay and exceptional guiding services. Lily is professional and reliable and her team were flexible about our itineraRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $348

Travel from Beijing to Qinghuangdao by second-class bullet train, then follow a private guide to Old Dragon’s Head, Shanhaiguan Pass, the Great Wall Museum, and possibly Jiaoshan. Hotel transfers, lunch, tickets, and bottled water are included.

“I spent a wonderful day with Nancy visiting the initial part of the Great Wall nad enjoyed every minute of it. The day started with a ride on a high speed train whitch is an experience by itself and then going to the fascinating Wall.”

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10.Private Day Trip to Terracotta Army from Beijing by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $299

Leave your Beijing hotel at 5:30am, ride a bullet train to Xi’an, and meet a private English-speaking guide at the station. Visit the Terracotta Warriors for about 2.5 hours, eat local noodles or at Starbucks, then return to Beijing the same evening. Train class options vary.

“Sunflower Li and her team did a fantastic job in assuring that we had the most wonderful and complete experience while visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xian. Sunflower met us, on time, and we departed for the Railway Station where she offRead more”

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11.Beijing Private Tour: Xi’an Terracotta Warriors by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $434

You’ll travel from Beijing to Xi’an by included second-class high-speed train, meet an English-speaking guide at the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and explore Pits 1, 2, and 3. Guide Spring is praised for clear history and lesser-known details. Private transfers keep the long day organized, but most of your time is spent on the train.

“Excellent tour, very worthwhile taking the time to see the terracotta warriors, our guide Spring was Excellent and full of knowledge and made sure we had the best experience, thank you spring.”

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12.7 Days Private Tour of Beijing, Xian, Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,835

Travel privately from Beijing to Xi’an and Shanghai by second-class bullet train. Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Yu Garden, and the Bund, with hotel transfers, breakfast, entrance fees, and English-speaking local guides included.

“The local operator did a wonderful job on making arrangements to make our trip so comfortable. They went out of their way to meet our needs. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. China is a very clean and beautiful country. People are friendly. We felt safe walking around at night. The squat toilet is quite a challenge though.”

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13.Private Tianjin Port Departure Transfer from Beijing by Bullet Train Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $178

Meet your private guide and driver at your Beijing downtown hotel, ride a 30-minute bullet train to Tianjin, then continue by private vehicle to the cruise port. Guides such as Miss Lily and Miss Kris provide personal escort service, including help from the hotel to the ship terminal.

“Miss Lily was fantastic! She made me feel safe and was very attentive to my needs! I would recommend her to be anyone’s tour guide.”

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