BeijingTianjinBeijing

Beijing, Tianjin 7-Day Trip — ~$863

Budget$863·Duration7 days·Tierstandard·Best inmay·Travelers1 adult

Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Ancient Culture Street — all for ¥5834.

This 7-day standard trip covers Beijing (2 nights), Tianjin (1 night), Beijing (3 nights) — connected by high-speed rail.

Beijing: Forbidden City, Great Wall (Badaling), Prince Gong's Mansion; high-speed rail to Tianjin (46m, ¥54). Tianjin: Ancient Culture Street (Tianjin), Mount Pan; high-speed rail to Beijing (46m, ¥54). Beijing: Forbidden City, Great Wall (Badaling), Prince Gong's Mansion.

Estimated total: ¥5,834 for one traveler on a standard budget — hotels average ¥385/night, with meals, inter-city transport, and attraction tickets included.

What to eat

Beijing
  • Peking roast duck
    北京烤鸭 · Běijīng kǎoyā
  • Noodles in fried bean sauce
    炸酱面 · Zhájiàng miàn
  • Stewed offal with flatbread
    卤煮火烧 · Lǔzhǔ huǒshāo
Tianjin
  • Goubuli steamed buns
    狗不理包子 · Gǒubùlǐ bāozi
  • Savory crepe with fried dough
    煎饼果子 · Jiānbǐng guǒzi
  • Mung bean crepe in sauce
    锅巴菜 · Guōbā cài
Beijing
  • Peking roast duck
    北京烤鸭 · Běijīng kǎoyā
  • Noodles in fried bean sauce
    炸酱面 · Zhájiàng miàn
  • Stewed offal with flatbread
    卤煮火烧 · Lǔzhǔ huǒshāo
Use this route as my trip template →
BeijingShanghaiGuangzhouShenzhenChengduHangzhouChongqingWuhanXi'anSuzhouNanjingTianjinZhengzhouChangshaQingdaoDongguanNingboHefeiShenyangXiamenKunmingFuzhouDalianHarbinJinanChangchunTaiyuanNanchangNanningGuiyangLanzhouHaikouXiningYinchuanHohhotShijiazhuangWuxiUrumqiLhasaGuilinSanyaPingyaoLijiangDaliZhangjiajieHuangshanFenghuangShangri-LaDunhuangKashgarYangshuoWuyishanXitangWuzhenJiuzhaigouEmeishanWudangshanTai'anQufuChengdeDatongLuoyangHong KongMacauTaipeiKaohsiungTaichungBeijingShanghaiGuangzhouShenzhenChengduHangzhouChongqingWuhanXi'anSuzhouNanjingTianjinZhengzhouChangshaQingdaoDongguanNingboHefeiShenyangXiamenKunmingFuzhouDalianHarbinJinanChangchunTaiyuanNanchangNanningGuiyangLanzhouHaikouXiningYinchuanHohhotShijiazhuangWuxiUrumqiLhasaGuilinSanyaPingyaoLijiangDaliZhangjiajieHuangshanFenghuangShangri-LaDunhuangKashgarYangshuoWuyishanXitangWuzhenJiuzhaigouEmeishanWudangshanTai'anQufuChengdeDatongLuoyangHong KongMacauTaipeiKaohsiungTaichung
Scan to share
✦ CHINA TRAVEL ITINERARY ✦

中国之旅

May · Standard · 1 person · 6 nights
🟡
Peak Season
Hotel rates up to ×1.3 above baseline. Extremely high crowd levels — book accommodation and transport well in advance.
Beijing

Beijing

2 nights
Highlights
Forbidden City¥60Great Wall (Badaling)¥40Prince Gong's Mansion¥40Temple of Heaven¥15
🏨 $47.47 (CN¥321)/night×1.3🍜 $11.98 (CN¥81)/meal🚇 $8.87 (CN¥60)/day🎫 $22.92 (CN¥155) admission
🚄 High-speed rail
0h 46m · $7.99 (CN¥54)
→ Tianjin
Tianjin

Tianjin

1 night
Highlights
Ancient Culture Street (Tianjin)FreeMount Pan¥75
🏨 $26.62 (CN¥180)/night×1.3🍜 $10.80 (CN¥73)/meal🚇 $8.87 (CN¥60)/day🎫 $11.09 (CN¥75) admission
🚄 High-speed rail
0h 46m · $7.99 (CN¥54)
→ Beijing
Beijing

Beijing

3 nights
Highlights
Summer Palace¥30Great Wall (Mutianyu)¥45Old Summer Palace¥10Olympic ParkFreeMing Tombs¥30
🏨 $47.47 (CN¥321)/night×1.3🍜 $11.98 (CN¥81)/meal🚇 $8.87 (CN¥60)/day🎫 $17.01 (CN¥115) admission
I have
$863.00 (CN¥5,836)
Estimated Total
$862.73 (CN¥5,834)
Leftover
$0.27
Estimated Total
$862.73 (CN¥5,834)
Stay $341.90 (CN¥2,312) · Food $247.99 (CN¥1,677) · Transit $15.97 (CN¥108) · City transit $62.11 (CN¥420) · Attractions $51.02 (CN¥345) · Misc $143.74 (CN¥972)
Estimates only. Actual costs may vary. · 1000usdinchina.com
Use this route as my trip template →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is $863 enough for a 7-day Beijing-Tianjin-Beijing trip?

Yes, $863 is a realistic budget for 7 days on a standard tier. This covers accommodation, food, inter-city transport, and major attractions.

What is the best time to visit Beijing and Tianjin?

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the best times to visit. Avoid Chinese national holidays (Golden Week in October and May) as crowds and prices surge.

How many days do I need for this Beijing-Tianjin-Beijing route?

This route is designed for 7 days: Beijing (2 nights), Tianjin (1 nights), Beijing (3 nights).

← Beijing → Tianjin · 10 DaysBeijing → Xi'an → Shanghai · 10 Days →

More routes from Beijing

BEIJING → BEIJING · 7 Days
Beijing · 7 Days

Great Wall (Badaling), Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven — all for ¥5385.

Stand atop Badaling Wall overlooking the northern hillsWatch the Temple of Heaven's architecture under morning lightEat Peking roast duck at a traditional restaurant in Dongcheng District
$796STANDARDJAN1 ADULT
BEIJING → BEIJING · 10 Days
Beijing → Tianjin · 10 Days

Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tianjin Eye — all for ¥7891.

Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel at duskEat Goubuli steamed buns in Tianjin's Ancient Culture Street
$1,167STANDARDJUN1 ADULT
BEIJING → SHANGHAI · 10 Days
Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai · 10 Days

The Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and Shanghai skyline—all for just ¥12781.

Walk the legendary Great Wall at BadalingStand before the ancient Terracotta WarriorsMarvel at Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower
$1,500STANDARDOCT1 ADULT

Similar duration routes

BEIJING → BEIJING · 7 Days
Beijing · 7 Days

Great Wall (Badaling), Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven — all for ¥5385.

Stand atop Badaling Wall overlooking the northern hillsWatch the Temple of Heaven's architecture under morning lightEat Peking roast duck at a traditional restaurant in Dongcheng District
$796STANDARDJAN1 ADULT
GUANGZHOU → SHENZHEN · 7 Days
Guangzhou → Shenzhen · 7 Days

Chimelong Resort, Shenzhen Safari Park, and Window of the World — all for ¥7290.

Stand atop Mount Baiyun for panoramic views of Guangzhou.Explore Chimelong Safari Park's wildlife enclosures.Sample Chaoshan beef hotpot at a Shenzhen diner.
$1,078STANDARDFEB1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → SHANGHAI · 7 Days
Shanghai → Hangzhou · 7 Days

West Lake Scenic Area, Shanghai Disney Resort, The Bund — all for ¥6366.

Eat soup dumplings in Shanghai's downtown districtsWatch West Lake at sunrise from a boat near Longjing tea fieldsExplore Thousand Island Lake's 1,000+ islets by ferry
$941STANDARDDEC1 ADULT