7 Rail Day Trips in Beijing Worth Booking

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Xi’an on the G91 bullet train, meet a private guide such as Serena, Alice, or Bo, enjoy Biang Biang noodles, and spend the afternoon at the Terracotta Warriors before returning on the G90. It is a long day, but careful transfers keep it practical.

“Tour was extremely informative and the museum of the Terracotta Warriors was phenomenal. All the transportation was early, roomy and clean cars with many amenities. The breakfast bag for the train ride to Xi’an was totally unexpected and superb. We really enjoyed our tour guides local knowledge that helped maximize our time with the large crowds during the national holiday. The lunch at the local restaurant was outstanding.”

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

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

Leave Beijing early by bullet train for Datong, where a local guide such as George or Tracy leads you through the 1,500-year-old Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Temple. Cathy coordinates the transfers, tickets, lunch, and train connections, making this a long but well-organized private day.

“Cathy was fabulous in helping on all the details the same regarding the guide in Datong. A true experience of how beautiful and diverse China has to offer in terms of tourism. And now with the new high-speed train a very comfortable day trip from Beijing. Highly recommended.”

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3.Xi’an Terracotta Tour by Train-All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 17 hours · from $438

Leave your Beijing hotel before dawn, ride 4.5 hours to Xi’an, and explore all three Terracotta Warriors pits with an English-speaking guide such as Henry, Lucia, or Jasmine. Private station transfers and museum admission are included, but lunch and the long 17-hour day are your responsibility.

“The guide, Lucia was very kind and explained everything in detail. She was very patient and took a lot of pictures for us. Overall it was a great experience.”

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

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

Take a private 10-hour trip from Beijing to Tianjin with a guide such as Lily, Kris, or Maggie. Ride first class or business class, visit Jingyuan, Five Great Avenues, the Porcelain House, Ancient Culture Street, and the riverside, with lunch, tickets, and central hotel transfers included.

“A great contrast to Beijing, a very lively and modern city with great architecture and unique collections like the Porcelain House. The train ride was terrific and Maggie a competent, entertaining, very well organised guide and conversation partner!”

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5.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. Your Beijing and Datong transfers, private vehicle, entrance fees, and return train tickets are arranged for you.

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

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

Travel from Beijing to Tianjin by second-class bullet train with a private guide such as Maggie, Hellen, or Lisa. Visit the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Tianjin Eye, and Ancient Culture Street, with lunch, tickets, hotel transfers, and Tianjin transport included.

“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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7.Datong Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery 1-day from Beijing by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $399

Ride the Beijing-Datong bullet train for about two hours each way, then explore the UNESCO-listed Yungang Grottoes and cliffside Hanging Monastery with a private English-speaking guide. Star is specifically praised for clear historical commentary and careful time management. Shanxi-style lunch adds a local touch.

“A must see if you enjoy culture, history, and unique experiences. The train ride was smooth and quiet. Star was an extremely professional and knowledgeable guide. I am so glad that I hadn't tried to do this trip on my own. His knowledge of local history kept me in thralled the entire trip.”

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