Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, then The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,355.
This 10-day Standard trip covers Beijing (5 nights), Shanghai (4 nights) — connected by high-speed rail.
Beijing: Forbidden City, Great Wall (Badaling), Prince Gong's Mansion; high-speed rail to Shanghai (5h 58m, $98). Shanghai: The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Tower.
Estimated total: $1,355 for one traveler on a Standard budget — hotels average $43/night, with meals, inter-city transport, and attraction tickets included.
| Category | CNY |
|---|---|
| Stay | ¥2,645 |
| Food | ¥2,460 |
| Transit | ¥662 |
| City transit | ¥600 |
| Attractions | ¥1,271 |
| Total | ¥9,166 |
5 nights in Beijing on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Beijing travel guide →Next leg: Beijing to Shanghai — High-speed rail · 5h 58m · $98
4 nights in Shanghai on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Shanghai travel guide →Yes, $1,355 is a realistic budget for 10 days on a Standard tier. This covers accommodation, food, inter-city transport, and major attractions.
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.
This route is designed for 10 days: Beijing (5 nights), Shanghai (4 nights).
June is a recommended time for this route. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) generally offer the best conditions across China.
Most visitors need a Chinese tourist (L) visa. Many nationalities qualify for 72/144-hour visa-free transit through major hubs — check your passport's eligibility.
Adding 3 more days typically adds about $600–$900 for extra nights and one more high-speed rail leg.
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