What is the cost of a trip to China for a week？

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What expenses do you need to cover?

For a trip to China, you will need to pay for transportation, accommodation, food, shopping, entrance fees to tourist sites, and tips for the tour guide and driver.

Most of the expenses go towards transportation and accommodation.

The smallest part of the expenses corresponds to entrance fees to tourist sites and tips.

Food and shopping expenses vary depending on your needs and preferences.

Transport

Transportation includes international flights into and out of China, as well as transportation within China.

For travelers who prefer to organize their own travel, transportation within China includes domestic flights, trains, taxis, buses, subways, or shuttle services (car rental).

The cost of a one-way flight to China (economy class) is approximately $400 (off season) to $680 (peak season), for example, from New York to China. However, the cost of a return flight from China to your country will be higher.

The cost of a one-way flight within China varies between $150 and $350, for example, a first class flight from Beijing to Shanghai costs $300, excluding periods of high demand.

Trains in China include high-speed trains with economy, first class and second class seating classes. The cost of traveling short distances is around $30. For example, a second-class ticket on the high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou costs $34.

Accommodation

The cost of accommodation will vary depending on the city you choose, the location of the hotel (city center, near tourist places), the hotel category and the type of room. Here's an example: In the first-tier city in China, Shanghai, the cost of a night in a luxury room in a five-star hotel would be $350 or more, while in a four-star hotel it would be $250. dollars or more.

Meal

Meal expenses include food and beverages. Most of the cost will go toward dining at upscale restaurants or specialty restaurants. Typically, $100 is enough to cover three meals at non-high-end places. Therefore, the amount you will spend on food will still depend on your choices.

Shopping

This cost can vary greatly, as the prices of different products can differ considerably. If you need to purchase items such as porcelain, silk, jade, tea, qipao, electronics and household appliances, the situation can become even more complex. You can choose the products according to your needs as not all products are necessarily expensive. Ultimately, it will all depend on your specific choices.

Entry costs to attractions

At attractions in China, whether natural, historical or cultural, ticket prices usually range between $10 and $50.

At some attractions, if you want to use certain facilities or enjoy special services, such as having a guide give you detailed explanations, there are usually additional costs. Guides are especially important at historical and cultural sites. For example, at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon, additional costs could be to visit the glass bridge. At the Great Wall, an additional cost is also required to use the cable car or slide. These additional services typically cost between $20 and $100.

Theme parks such as Shanghai Disneyland and Chimelong Guangzhou require an admission fee, and there may be additional charges for some special programs. As for cruises, such as those along the river and the Huangpu River, they are likely to cost more than $100.

Tips

Tipping those who provide services to show respect and appreciation is usually $5 or more.

How much does it cost to travel to China for 5 days?

China travel expenses are affected by the six factors mentioned above, and also depend on the length of the visit, the total number of people traveling, and the places you want to visit.

For a 5-day trip in China, you can choose to stay in one or two cities. The level of spending in the city will surely affect the total cost of the trip, with it generally being higher in first-tier cities.

The China travel costs provided here are for reference only, as these may vary over time.

For your trip in a first-class city, take a look at Beijing

If you are two people and travel from Madrid to Beijing for 5 days, then the cost for both of you would be at least $5000 (not including holidays and big events).

• International flights to and from Beijing, in economy class.
• Urban transport.
• Accommodation in a 4-star hotel.
• Meal.
• Tickets to tourist places.
• Tips.
• Does not include purchases.

Taking Guilin as a reference, travel costs in second or third tier cities are generally lower

For your trip in a second or third tier city, costs are usually lower, with most of the expense going to food and accommodation. However, due to the need to depart from a major gateway city, transportation costs may be higher.

If you are two people and plan to travel from Madrid, via Shanghai and then to Guilin for approximately 5 days, the cost of the trip to Guilin would be at least 3655 dollars, excluding international flights (the round trip cost would be 3720 Dollars). This price does not include holidays or important events.

How much does it cost to travel to China for 6 days?

On a 6-day China trip, you can choose to visit two cities, such as going to Beijing and Shanghai for 6 days, or taking a 6-day trip from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou.

If the two of you are leaving from Madrid and want to take a 6-day trip to Beijing and Shanghai, as well as a 6-day trip from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, then the total cost of both trips would be at least $6,500 (not including holidays or important events).

Tips

It would be better not to cut tips. Tips are not many, and they can express your respect towards the tour guide and driver.

How many yuan to take to China?

• According to regulations, it is best not to carry more than ¥20,000 or $5,000 in cash when entering China.
• Carrying between ¥1,000 and ¥2,000 would be enough. If you are traveling alone, you can exchange cash at banks in China. If you have booked a group trip, this will be enough for additional expenses such as tips.
• For currency exchange, at any airport in the entry cities in China, there are exchange machines and bank counters available.
• Your credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa and American Express, are accepted in China.