Cost planning
China travel budget estimator
Add your cities in order. Hotels are priced by city tier and shared between travelers, train fares come from our rail table, and scenic areas include their entry costs.
Reliable 4-star hotels, sit-down meals, some taxis.
Planning range
¥13,900–27,800≈ US$2,100–4,150
¥7,000–13,900 (≈ US$1,050–2,050) per person · ¥770–1,500 (≈ US$120–230) per person per day · 9 days, 8 nights
- Hotels
- ¥5,100–9,600≈ US$760–1,450
- Food
- ¥4,100–7,900≈ US$610–1,200
- Metro and taxis
- ¥720–1,900≈ US$110–280
- Sights and scenic areas
- ¥2,700–6,300≈ US$400–940
- Trains and flights between cities
- ¥1,300–2,100≈ US$200–310
By city
- BeijingTop-tier city · 3 nights¥4,600–9,400≈ US$690–1,400
- Xi'anPopular city · 2 nights¥2,500–5,200≈ US$370–770
- ShanghaiTop-tier city · 3 nights¥5,500–11,200≈ US$820–1,650
Hotels assume 1 room per night; taxis assume up to four travelers per car. Excludes international flights, visas and major shopping. Price actual hotels and trains before committing.
US dollar amounts use ¥6.7 = US$1 (People's Bank of China reference rate, 9 October 2026). Your card or exchange provider will apply its own rate.