Food & CultureShanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou
Five days of skyline, classical gardens, canals and Longjing tea in China's most liveable corner.
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Beijing to Shanghai by Bullet Train
Six days between China's imperial capital and its most modern city, with a high-speed train ride through the heartland.
The journey
Beijing to Shanghai by Bullet Train
A concise introduction to the two poles of modern China. Beijing gives you the Wall, the Forbidden City and the hutongs; Shanghai gives you the Bund, the French Concession and the country's best food scene.
The 4.5-hour bullet train between them is comfortable, punctual and a great way to see the countryside.
- Great Wall and Forbidden City
- Beijing hutongs
- Bullet train to Shanghai
- The Bund at night
- Suzhou gardens day trip
Day by day
The shape of the days.
Day 01Arrive in Beijing
Transfer and rest.
Day 02Great Wall
Day on the Great Wall.
Day 03Beijing
Forbidden City, hutong lunch and Temple of Heaven.
Day 04Bullet train to Shanghai
Morning train, afternoon in the French Concession, evening on the Bund.
Day 05Suzhou
Day trip to Suzhou's gardens and canals.
Day 06Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Included
What is part of the journey.
Included
- Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Internal flights and high-speed rail as listed
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Airport, station and hotel transfers
- Visa invitation letter and current entry guidance
- Alipay / WeChat Pay setup before you arrive
- 24/7 support from our team in China
Not included
- International flights
- China visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (required for all guests)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending, drinks and gratuities
Good to know
The practical details.
AccommodationCentral boutique hotels
Group sizePrivate journey · 2–8 travellers
Activity levelEasy
Best time to travelMarch–May · September–November
This journey runs on your dates. We will check lodge and flight availability before confirming anything.
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