| Tier | Hotel/night | Meals/day | 14-day total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $39.31 (CN¥266) | $35.03 (CN¥237) | $87.35 (CN¥591) |
| Comfort | $72.72 (CN¥492) | $74.05 (CN¥501) | $109.22 (CN¥739) |
West Lake Scenic Area and Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou — 14 days for $2,911.
Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund, then Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area and Thousand Island Lake, then Nanjing's Zhongshan Scenic Area and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum — 14 days for $5,674.
14 days is enough to cover Hangzhou's main highlights at a comfortable pace. Most travelers spend 14 days here on a $87 standard budget before moving on.
A 14-day Hangzhou trip costs about $87 per person on a standard budget, or as little as $87 on a budget tier. This covers hotels, meals, local transport, and attraction tickets.
The budget tier brings a 14-day Hangzhou trip down to about $87 by using $39/night hostels and guesthouses and eating at local spots ($35/day).
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the best weather for Hangzhou. Avoid Golden Week (early October) and May Day when prices and crowds spike.
The $87 standard estimate for 14 days in Hangzhou includes $39/night hotels, $35/day on meals, local metro and taxis, and entry to major attractions.
Add a nearby city by high-speed rail — most are 2–6 hours from Hangzhou. A 17-day version typically adds $35–$52 for the extra nights and one HSR leg.