| Tier | Hotel/night | Meals/day | 10-day total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $38.43 (CN¥260) | $36.80 (CN¥249) | $37.10 (CN¥251) |
| Comfort | $86.76 (CN¥587) | $77.15 (CN¥522) | $43.60 (CN¥295) |
Shenzhen Safari Park and OCT East in Shenzhen, then Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,350.
Chimelong Resort and Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou, then Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,295.
The Bund and Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, then Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing — 10 days for $2,512.
The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Yu Garden in Shanghai, then Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 10 days for $2,426.
Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai, then Shenzhen Safari Park and Window of the World in Shenzhen — 10 days for $1,386.
Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai, then Hong Kong Disneyland and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong — 10 days for $2,282.
Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, then The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,355.
10 days is enough to cover Shanghai's main highlights at a comfortable pace. Most travelers spend 10 days here on a $37 standard budget before moving on.
A 10-day Shanghai trip costs about $37 per person on a standard budget, or as little as $37 on a budget tier. This covers hotels, meals, local transport, and attraction tickets.
The budget tier brings a 10-day Shanghai trip down to about $37 by using $38/night hostels and guesthouses and eating at local spots ($37/day).
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the best weather for Shanghai. Avoid Golden Week (early October) and May Day when prices and crowds spike.
The $37 standard estimate for 10 days in Shanghai includes $38/night hotels, $37/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 Shanghai. A 13-day version typically adds $15–$22 for the extra nights and one HSR leg.