Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Jiangnan Great Wall (Southern Great Wall) in Linhai, Zhejiang—a historic gem near Shanghai. Unlike the Ming walls in Beijing, this 1,600-year-old ancient city wall offers a unique, lush experience away from the crowds. Perfect for history buffs and active travelers, this immersive tour features the impressive stone fortifications and Ziyang Old Street. Note: This authentic exploration involves rewarding walks and stairs. Enjoy tailored insights from your private guide, who will customize the day to your interests. Discover ancient architecture, savor local gourmet dishes, and make lasting memories with this one-of-a-kind regional experience.
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Itinerary
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
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.
Arrived Linhai city, we will refill our energy first. We will travel by vehicle to a buffet restaurant that offers a variety of local delicacies, including dumplings, desserts, and more. Everyone can enjoy and replenish their energy to prepare for the upcoming activities.
Next Our guide will take you to tour the Chinese style garden. Donghu Garden, located in Linhai, Taizhou, is a beautiful destination renowned for its serene lakes and picturesque landscapes. The garden boasts a variety of floral displays, lush greenery, and traditional Chinese architecture. Visitors can stroll through the scenic pathways, enjoy the tranquility of the environment, and admire the well-preserved natural beauty. It’s an ideal spot for relaxation and photography, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Continued to the Great Wall Scenic Area to begin your exploration. The Linhai Great Wall, also known as the “Southern Great Wall” or Jiangnan Great Wall, was initially constructed during the Jin Dynasty (317-420 AD). The designer of the Linhai Great Wall is the same person who designed the famous Badaling Great Wall in Beijing. Originally, the wall stretched 6,000 meters (19,685 feet), and today, 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) of walkable paths remain. In 2-3 hours, you can comfortably walk the entire length of the wall, immersing yourself in the historical surroundings as your friendly guide shares fascinating stories about local history and culture.
Next, we will explore Ziyang Old Street within the ancient city. Ziyang Old Street is a historical district of the city, featuring numerous shops and restored buildings that showcase the original architectural style of the ancient city. This area was also the venue for a Chinese New Year Gala several years ago. The street is quite long, offering a variety of local specialty gifts and foods, allowing you to spend 1-2 hours browsing the diverse shops.
After the wonderful excursion, take the return bullet train back to Shanghai with your guide with the convenient drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang, Qingpu, Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown
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Important Information
- 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
- The local partner will require a photocopy of your passport before the train tickets can be booked
Reviews(213)
We had a great time!! Summer was very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the small town of Linhai, a the place she took us for lunch was delicious
Because we had a guide so to a ourselves, we were able tailor the trip to our level of fitness. Our guide, Miao, was very attentive and informative. Everytime we went on to the next activity, a car was waiting for us. She is a very good guide and we would happily recommend her to others.
Excellent experience, very well communicated transfers. Taken care of every step of the way. Miao was an excellent guide very knowledgeable and took good care of us, providing water and umbrellas (it was 38c!) . Also had the best food we have had on our trip to China as part of the trip! Highly recommended
We had a great time during our tour to the Southern Great Wall. The experience was amazing and every detail was very well coordinated. Emma (our tour guide) was very kind and helpful. She communicated days in advance the details of the itinerary. She took us to have the most delicious Chinese food we tried during our trip. She was the best ! The transportation was also excellent, private, clean, punctual and everybody very very nice … we had an amazing experience!
Our tour guide Mindy was excellent. The experience was a once in a lifetime. Our tour guide went into detail throughout or experience.
Great full day exploring, you experience authentic Chinese provinces and beautiful scenery. Our tour guide Summer was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made the tour worth it! I would definitely recommend this tour and recommend Summer as your guide. A big 10 out of 10!!!!
Emma our tour guide was right on time and incredibly friendly and accommodating. She asked us our preferences the day before ans made aure the experience was tailored just for us. We learned so much history and felt safe and comfortable the entire time. The secret garden.....was a treasure excellent lunch spot. Well done Emma.....we had a fantastic time
We had an amazing experience on the Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train. The service was excellent from the very beginning. They even arranged to pick us up from our hotel, even though it was outside their usual pickup area. Once we arrived at the subway station, we met our tour guide, Summer, who made the entire trip smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. She was absolutely fantastic. Even though we visited on an extremely hot day, she kept a big smile on her face the whole time, answered every question we had, and made sure everyone was comfortable. Because of the heat, we spent a bit longer hiking on the wall than originally planned, but she adjusted the schedule without any issues. Everything was organised in advance, so entering the Great Wall was quick and effortless. Summer had already taken care of all the tickets and arrangements, which meant we didn't have to wait in any lines. The area was also pleasantly uncrowded, making the experience even more enjoyable. After our walk on the Great Wall, we had lunch at a wonderful Chinese restaurant. Summer helped us order traditional local dishes, which made the experience even more authentic and memorable. On the way back, our bullet train was delayed, so the journey took longer than expected. Despite that, Summer remained cheerful, professional, and enthusiastic until the very end. Although the tour was a bit pricey for us because we were a group of five people, we truly believe it was worth the money. The organisation, convenience, and excellent service we received made the experience very valuable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai. It was incredibly well organised, and thanks to Summer, it became one of the highlights of our trip. It was absolutely worth it!
Our experience was amazing, we learnt so much about the history behind the great wall and had an amazing day all around. With the help of our awesome tour guide, Miao, who made the experience much more interesting, fun and easier to truly understand all the history and facts behind the great wall of china. She made sure we stayed hydrated, safe, and had fun the whole way!
We had a fantastic fun day tour to the Southern Great Wall and East Lakes from Shanghai on the bullet train with Emma our tour guide, a wonderfully knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful young lady who was an absolute joy to trek along the wall with, Emma talked us through what we could expect from the day,helped us transition through the train station, once at the wall we set off and Emma gave a wonderful history lesson about the wall, the army that protected it, explained the temple with in the wall and about the Seeker deer, all In all we totally enjoyed our day tour with Emma and thoroughly recommend it is a must do experience. Thank you Emma for your encouragement helping us navigate all the steps and being patient when we were slow, appreciated, keep smiling and take care 😁
