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 $5,738.
This 14-day Comfort trip covers Shanghai (4 nights), Hangzhou (3 nights), Nanjing (3 nights), Shanghai (3 nights) — connected by a mix of high-speed rail and flights.
Shanghai: The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Tower; high-speed rail to Hangzhou (5h 6m, $13). Hangzhou: West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou Songcheng Park, Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Lake); flight to Nanjing (52m, $55). Nanjing: Niushou Mountain Cultural Park, Zhongshan Scenic Area, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum; high-speed rail to Shanghai (4h 39m, $25). Shanghai: The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, Oriental Pearl Tower.
Estimated total: $5,738 for one traveler on a Comfort budget — hotels average $95/night, with meals, inter-city transport, and attraction tickets included.
| Category | CNY |
|---|---|
| Stay | ¥8,255 |
| Food | ¥14,956 |
| Transit | ¥1,246 |
| City transit | ¥2,688 |
| Attractions | ¥4,850 |
| Total | ¥38,393 |
4 nights in Shanghai on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Shanghai travel guide →Next leg: Shanghai to Hangzhou — High-speed rail · 5h 6m · $13
3 nights in Hangzhou on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Hangzhou travel guide →Next leg: Hangzhou to Nanjing — Flight · 0h 52m · $55
3 nights in Nanjing on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Nanjing travel guide →Next leg: Nanjing to Shanghai — High-speed rail · 4h 39m · $25
3 nights in Shanghai on this route — the attractions below are priced into the estimate.
Full Shanghai travel guide →Yes, $5,738 is a realistic budget for 14 days on a Comfort 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 14 days: Shanghai (4 nights), Hangzhou (3 nights), Nanjing (3 nights), Shanghai (3 nights).
September 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 $2,000–$3,000 for extra nights and one more high-speed rail leg.
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