Southern Great Wall Tour: Explore Linhai and Ziyang

Discover the Southern Great Wall near Shanghai. Explore Linhai, Ziyang Old Street, and savor local cuisine on this private, all-inclusive day trip.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shanghai - Begin your memorable adventure by meeting your private guide in the hotel lobby in the morning. Your expert guide will greet you and accompany you in a comfortable vehicle to the Shanghai train station.
  • Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station - Embark on a high-speed bullet train for a quick 2-hour journey to Linhai. During the ride,…
What's Included
  • Round-trip bullet train fare
  • Southern Great Wall all in one ticket
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Other personal expenses
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable adventure to the Jiangnan Great Wall (Southern Great Wall) in Linhai, Zhejiang—a historic treasure close to Shanghai. Unlike the Ming walls in Beijing, this 1,600-year-old ancient city wall provides a unique, verdant experience away from the crowds. Ideal for history enthusiasts and active travelers, this engaging tour…

Location
Shanghai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(163 Ratings)
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Julia_b
Apr 17, 2026
Beat the Crowds - This tour was thoroughly enjoyable! Our tour guide, Jerry, was knowledgeable, polite and went above and beyond for us. We enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of this area. We could tell this area is less known and appreciated it. We didn’t have to fight crowds and were able to enjoy the area at our leisure rather than be pushed by a crowd like other areas. We highly recommend this tour.
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Michelee2162dy
Apr 17, 2026
Wall walk - Friendly guide with interesting information on the sights Also worked in with a great driver
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Steve_p
Apr 17, 2026
Great day seeing the Jiangnan Wall - Had a great day with Taaffy! We took the bullet train from Shanghai, walked about 3 miles along the Jiangnan Wall and into the old town, and had a huge lunch. We finished the afternoon with a leisurely walk through the Dongu Lake garden before the train ride back to Shanghai. The excursion is a bit pricy but well organized for a long day. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was surprised with the experience and happy I decided to go ahead with the booking. If you have an extra day in Shanghai and want to see something outside the city, this is a perfect day trip!
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Kimberly_b
Apr 17, 2026
Thank you for a very nice... - Thank you for a very nice day ! You made us feel welcome and appreciate you sharing your insights throughout the tour !
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Rachel_h
Apr 16, 2026
Taaffy was friendly,... - Taaffy was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Was a really enjoyable day and lunch was amazing. 100% recommend.
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Mary_d
Apr 16, 2026
Great tour - Great tour - very interesting. Our tour guide, Judy (her English name!) was very sweet and we learned a lot from her. Would recommend this tour to others!
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Z9108pttimw
Apr 16, 2026
The Great Wall with Li - My wife Kate and I had a fantastic time from start to finish, being picked up at our hotel which wasn’t on the list, taken on the bullet train was fun, having real Chinese food
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N9167kbmariab
Apr 15, 2026
The best hidden gem - Excellent day trip from Shanghai to see Southern Great Wall of China! I strongly recommend to do it in April. No crowds, no waiting and great weather. The guide was great and friendly, knowledgeable. All pick ups were well organized. Food was excellent as well. This tourist destination is one of the best hidden gems for western tourists. We only saw 3 westerners while visiting the wall and the ancient city. After talking to other people, at the Northern Great Wall there are crowds of tourists , and they wait in lines for hours. Nothing like that here at the Southern Great Wall. The whole experience of the tour was great from the pick up to the drop off.
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Connector68801
Apr 14, 2026
Fantastic Trip to Great Southern Wall with Jordan, our Tour Guide. - We had the most amazing day trip with our Chinese Tour Guide, Jordan. He met us early in the day and helped us onto the Fast Train to Linhai. He took us sightseeing and to lunch in Linhai. Then we climbed the steps up to the Great Southern Wall of China. It is very beautiful and picturesque. Cherry/Plum blossom trees lining the wall. Beautiful views from the wall to the valley and river below. Jordon was very knowledgeable, great fun. He had great English speaking skills. And looked after us very well all through the day and back to Shanghai. We highly recommend Jordan and his Tour company to other travellers. Jordan is a 5 Star Tour Guide. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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825dwightk
Apr 12, 2026
Great! - Our guide, Kerry was fantastic. We enjoyed learning the history of the southern Great Wall and experiencing the local culture. She was friendly and prompt. It felt like we were visiting a friend.
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From $349
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).