Private Tour
Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Southern Great Wall of China in Zhejiang province near Shanghai, and enjoy a unique experience away from Beijing's crowds. This immersive tour takes you to the historic Linhai Great Wall and Ziyang Old Street, offering a perfect blend of cultural exploration and local flavors. Ideal for adventure seekers, history buffs, and families alike, you'll enjoy tailored insights from your private guide, who will customize your itinerary to match your interests. Discover ancient architecture, walk the impressive Great Wall, and savor gourmet local dishes. Make lasting memories with this one-of-a-kind experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dietary restrictions? We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Total duration includes the travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip bullet train fare
Southern Great Wall all in one ticket
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private local guide
Gratuities
Other personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Shanghai
Meet your private guide in the hotel lobby in the morning to start your unforgettable journey. Your professional guide will pick up you in the morning, travel in the comfortable vehicle to Shanghai train station
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Board the high-speed bullet train for a swift 2-hour ride to Linhai. During the journey, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your itinerary with your private guide. Your guide will provide valuable insights and tailor the day’s activities to your specific interests and preferences.
Options
All Inclusive Package By Train
All inclusive: Lunch, round trip bullet train tickets in 2nd class, attraction fee and lunch are all inclusive.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect for travellers wanting to experience more in a short time frame
Christine A,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be ready for a long day and walk! But it was absolutely worth it! I initially only planned for disneyland in Shanghai but I thought I wanted to experience walking on the Great wall, since Beijing is too far, I chose this day tour instead. Had an amazing time, Summer was our tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and she made sure we are comfortable, she also made sure we walk at our own pace as this is absolutely a long walk. The culture, history and architecture was stunning. The show at the end of the tour was incredible, Summer did pretty well explaining the show as it was in mandarin. Learned a few phrases in mandarin as well. Overall I love the experience, absolutely worth it!
The best trip
Mpho M,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The best trip ever, we had a great time learning about Chinese culture and traditions. The tour guide was friendly and helpful
Be ready for a long day of transit and various quality of guides.
Rhaea S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
2.00We weren't prepared for the length of time this tour would be in transit. We were picked up at our downtown hotel at 6:50am, to take a car ride of about 45 minutes to the train station. We took the train at 8am, which was a 2h20m ride. Once arriving, it was a 30 minute taxi to the first stop of East Lake. East Lake was gorgeous to walk through. Lunch was from 12:15-1:30 (which was delicious) and our guide was on their phone the entire time, not engaging with us at all, which made for an awkward lunch. Then there was a 10 minute taxi ride to the part of the Great Wall that you see. Walked along the wall for approx 30 minutes then walked through old town for 10-15 minutes, and then a 45 minute indoor show (that was confusing as it was all in Mandarin and our guide wasn't explaining things as we went through as we saw other guides doing - he was mostly on his phone during the show), and we were then on our way back to get in a taxi for 30 minutes to get to the train station for a 3 hour train ride back to Shanghai, followed by a 50 minute taxi back to our hotel. So all in all, about 4 hours of actual tour (and 1.25 of that was lunch), and 9 hours of transportation time. For the high cost of this tour, I hadn't thought it would be as much transit time as it was and felt that wasn't explained in the outline. Our tour guide was also lack-lustre which didn't help, and while he provided information while on the tour, he didn't converse with us at all in the car or during lunch. Based on what we were hearing from others on the same tour with different guides, their experience with their guides were much different, so it may be dependent on who you get as your guide for that part of it.
Wonderful Day
Steven K,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Seemless pick and transfer to Bullet Train extremely well planned and supervised by the delightful and wonderful Emma our English speaking tour guide. East Garden is just Beautiful and the history and cultural significance to the area is well explained by Emma. The steps to the top are a challenge so be prepared. Emma will arrange mid teir drops offs if needed. Emma took us the the most magnificent lunch followed by a spectacular cultural perfomance by a local troup in beautiful costumes. If you want a real Then home in the very comfortable Bullet Train where drinks and snakcks are available. If you have a short time and want an authentic China experience this is the one. Emma made our day perfect . Tip: Very hot in August be prepared.
A truly delightful experience
Sofia F,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour overall! Our guide, Summer, made sure we had a pleasant and memorable experience. The day was well-structured, giving us plenty of time to explore the ancient city of Taizhou, walk along the Great Wall, enjoy a delicious lunch, and experience vibrant folklore entertainment. We’re bringing home many great memories from this trip!
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