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(197)
And it was! Our tour guide Miao contacted us when we arrive in Shanghai and provide us with information and a summary of itinerary. We were picked up from our accommodation and driven to the train station, boarded the bullet train and headed to the Southern Wall. Great ride on the bullet train. We then were picked up and taken to the Wall. Wow, it was very impressive. Off we set and climbed those stairs. Miao was a fantastic guide; she had great knowledge of the wall and the surrounding area. Magical views while we were on the wall. After finishing the wall, we went into the local village hand had some delicious local delicacies before heading to lunch in a local restaurant. The food was beautiful. After lunch we looked around Linhai Garden and lake. Then it was time to leave, another ride back to the train and back to Shanghai. When we got back we were once again driven in a nice car and treated with nuts, crackers, water and a gentle massage from the car seats. This was one of the most enjoyable experiences we've had and don't feel that we could have done this by ourselves. I would highly recommend it. Thanks Miao 😊 Gill & Sandy NZ
We absolutely loved everything about our tour to the Southern Great Wall! Emma was an absolutely amazing tour guide. From the time she picked us up until our drop off at our hotel in Shanghai was flawless. We learned so much about the history of the Wall. I highly recommend this tour to anyone that would like to get away from the city for a day.
A maiden bullet train ride was fun. We were fascinated by the historic engineering of the wall and thinking about the man power to construct it was mind boggling. It was pretty warm climbing all those steps. Our guide was lovely, and despite being a little unwell and quiet, looked after us all day.
Judy was a great guide! She communicated in advance so I knew right where to go, and she was very helpful throughout the day. I would have been nervous because I don’t know Chinese at all, but she directed my path through trains, taxis, and walking. She was knowledgeable about the sites and very comfortable to spend the day with. I recommend her as a guide and this experience overall.
We went to the great Wall of China through the bullet train. Judy was our tour guide and she was absolutely sensational went out of her way to make our experience unforgettable. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Always ask for Judy
They should know that my experience with Li Zhaochen our guide was exceptional and flawless. It started at our hotel which was at least 1/2 hour out of their meeting point and he picked us up. He made sure we had the best experience and that we arrived at our destination Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train on time and safe. He was very kind and went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience - he helped taking pictures, he gave us the history and customs of the places we visited in addition to the Wall - Taizhou Fucheng was one of them and since it was our first time on the bullet train he even took us out prior to us getting on it so we could video it coming into the station. We had a traditional lunch at a restaurant he had selected and he had listened to our likes and dislikes without us noticing. He had a private room for us with a spread of various custom dishes which tasted delicious and took care of our vegetarian and the person in our group who did not eat chicken nor fish. The food was freshly made and delicious. There was a person who wanted iced tea which they are not accustomed to having and he obtained it for them. He had drivers all set up who were safe and also pleasant. He even had raincoats and water for us. When we finished our tour we wanted to continue shopping and he helped us set up a ride back to the hotel. I cannot fully explain how helpful and enjoyable he made us feel and I know this is not the only tour he guides so if I were you I would ask for him without hesitation! Thank you so much LI ZHAOCHEN . I wish you the best.
Had a great time with Emma. She was an excellent guide who clearly knew her stuff. She took me to some amazing places! The scenery on the wall is just amazing, one of the highlights of my china trip. We finished early so we took a detour up this mountain to overlook the town which was a really nice addition! The restraunt for lunch was this great little place that served some really unique food which was just a fascinating experience. If you come to Shanghai this is definitely a day trip you can't miss.
A lovely day with my guide, Miao. Super nice, extremely knowledgeable and interesting It is quite a long day, but the bullet train is fune and it is good to see a bit more of ordinary Chinese life. The southern wall is a little underwhelming, I found the old town walk much more interesting and enjoyable. It is quite expensive for what it is, but I had a lovely day.
Judy was incredibly sweet and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. Even though it was raining, she still went out of her way in the rain to make sure we got the best scenic views possible. She also adjusted the timing for us and made the entire Viator experience quick, easy, and seamless. We truly appreciated her effort, flexibility, and kindness throughout the experience.
Our guide, Emma, was super! She was knowledgeable and so nice. She paid attention to the needs of our family of six throughout the entire day. She was a great photographer as well!!! She made the traveling so easy. We would all highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it.
