Top 6 Day Trips from Shanghai

1.Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · from $135Our pick

Spend about 10 hours visiting Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and a canal boat ride. You’ll see the Master-of-Nets Garden, Grand Canal, Panmen Gate, a silk workshop or museum, and Zhouzhuang’s old waterways. Guides have included Elena, Tom, Frank, and Aleena.

“Tom was a Shanghai native and knows the city and its environs like the back of his hand. The town of Souzhou and the water village are definitely worth seeing!”

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2.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193Top rated

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou with a private guide such as Annie, Roy, Melinda, or Sammi. Choose a private car, bullet train, or both, then visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, Qianqian Street, and Shantang Street. Add lunch, garden admission, and a canal boat ride with the all-inclusive option.

“The whole trip was comfortable, hassle free! Suzhou is a must visit place! Enjoyed the trip! My tour guide Lea was very helpful and knew the place very well- we visited all the top spots! Beautiful views! Master of Nets garden was exquisite indeed! Thanks to the team at Sunny Tours!”

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3.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $220

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by high-speed train on an 8 to 9 hour private day trip. Your guide meets you at your downtown hotel, handles the station transfers, and leads you through the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, the Grand Canal, and Shantang Street. The all-inclusive option adds tickets, a boat ride, and a rickshaw trip.

“Queena provides a very interactive trip which gives us an deeper insight of Suzhou. The only concern might be the rush during the trip which can be very tiring.”

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4.Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 179 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $399

Ride China’s high-speed train from Shanghai to Linhai, then walk the Southern Great Wall, visit East Lake and Ziyang Old Street, and eat a local lunch with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Summer, Emma, Jenny, and Jordan are praised for smooth transfers, clear history, translation, and thoughtful pacing.

“Very well organised prior to pickup and throughout the day. The whole experience of train ride through the countryside, the Great Wall, walk through ancient town and lunch was made all the more enjoyable with our delightful guide Emma. She not only took great care of us two men but kept my wife, back home, up to date with what was happening. All that was included would be difficult to arrange on your own and if all guides are as good as Emma this day trip is a must. Brian Marcroft”

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5.All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 9 hours · from $288

Travel from your central Shanghai hotel to Suzhou by fast bullet train, then explore the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road by private rickshaw, Panmen Gate, and Shantang Street. Your private English-speaking guide handles trains, cars, tickets, lunch, and canal travel. Guides may include Caroline, Berlin, Lulu, Nini, or Queena.

“Thank you very much for the day ! Tracy, our guide was very interesting and giving us a lot of insides. I recommend this experience for everyone who wants to discover Suzhou. Everything was very well organised by Alana before and during the day :)”

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6.Suzhou Private Guided Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 9 hours · from $218

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou by 30-minute bullet train, then explore a UNESCO-listed garden, canal streets, Tiger Hill, and the Grand Canal by boat with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Melinda, Roy, Shirley, Annie, and Sammi are praised for clear explanations, flexible planning, and thoughtful local restaurant choices. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Melinda our guide was extremely professional yet personable. Definitely more than 5 stars We got to see everything and more on the itinerary. This is a must see tour. Please ask for Melinda. The scenery was beautiful and captured the lifestyle of the culture of the people who lived along the canals. This short trip would not have been memorable if we hadn’t met Melinda. We were only here for two nights and with Melinda’s expertise, we were able to gain a lot with such little time. Thanks Melinda. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends who are other airline employees.”

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