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High-speed trains to Suzhou and Hangzhou

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Day trips by rail

About High-speed trains to Suzhou and Hangzhou

Suzhou and Hangzhou are easy day trips by high-speed train, mostly from Hongqiao. Book on China Railway’s official 12306 service.

Why it's on our list

  • From Hongqiao
  • Book on 12306

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with High-speed trains to Suzhou and Hangzhou before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from High-speed trains to Suzhou and Hangzhou are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Wukang Mansion11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 32 min
  2. Jing’an Temple12 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  3. West Bund Museum14 kmCar or taxi 38 min
  4. Xintiandi15 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  5. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)15 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  6. Yu Garden17 kmCar or taxi 45 min
  7. The Bund17 kmCar or taxi 46 min
  8. Oriental Pearl TV Tower18 kmCar or taxi 48 min
  9. Shanghai Tower18 kmCar or taxi 49 min
  10. Shanghai Museum East21 kmCar or taxi 56 min

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