How Much Would a Trip to China Cost?
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| Cost of dining in China is really affordable. |
Is traveling cost in China very expensive?
Answer: No, travel in China is affordable compared with other places in the world. Prices are much cheaper than in most western countries, for everything from meals to train or plane tickets, but the cost is actually increasing year by year.
How much would a trip to China cost?
Answer: Sorry, every trip will be different in what it costs. It depends on where you go and the level of comfort you require. Besides, travel in the big cities is usually more expensive than the smaller ones and travel during holiday times is more expensive. Admission fees to some attractions are often a great part of your expenditure.
What may be the biggest expense for traveling to China?
Answer: The round-trip plane tickets may be the biggest expense.
What about the standard cost for food and accommodation?
Answer: Delicious food in China is much cheaper, even in superior restaurants, and a budget or luxurious hotel with very clean and well-appointed rooms are also inexpensive. Don't worry about this!
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What is the transportation cost in China? Answer: Public transportation costs are reasonable in China and easily affordable. No doubt buses are the most economical public vehicle. However, traveling by metro, taxi or hiring a private driver can make your visit more comfortable and more efficient.
What about the souvenirs in China, are they expensive?
Answer: No, the souvenirs are cheap, but it requires you to be skillful in haggling.
Do taxis in China cost a lot?
Answer: Trains and buses are more reasonable while taxis are relatively high. Taxi fares in different cities are quite different.
The table below is a taxi fare list of 32 major cites at daytime in 2012 (excludes fuel surcharge):
| City | Flag-Down Rate (CNY) | Price per km (CNY) | City | Flag-Down Rate (CNY) | Price per km (CNY) |
| Beijing | 13 | 2.3 | Lhasa | 10 | 2 |
| Chongqing | 10 | 2 | Macau | MOP 15 | MOP 1.5 (per 230 m) |
| Shanghai | 14 | 2.4 | Nanchang | 6 | 2 |
| Tianjin | 8 | 1.7 | Nanjing | 9 | 2.9 |
| Changchun | 5 | 1.9 | Nanning | 9 | 2 |
| Changsha | 6 | 1.8 | Shenyang | 8 | 1.9 |
| Fuzhou | 12 | 2 | Shenzhen | 10 | 2.4 |
| Guangzhou | 10 | 2.6 | Shijiazhuang | 8 | 1.6 |
| Guilin | 7 | 1.6 | Taibei | NT$ 70 | NT$ 5 (per 300 m) |
| Guiyang | 8 | 1.6 | Taiyuan | 8 | 1.6 |
| Harbin | 8 | 1.9 | Urumqi | 10 | 1.3 |
| Hefei | 8 | 1.3 | Wuhan | 8 | 1.4 |
| Hong Kong | HK$ 22 | HK$ 1.6 (per 200 m) | Xi'an | 6 | 1.5 |
| Jinan | 8 | 1.5 | Xining | 6 | 1.3 |
| Kunming | 8 | 1.8 | Yinchuan | 7 | 1.4 |
| Lanzhou | 7 | 1.4 | Zhengzhou | 8 | 1.5 |
Note: It is suggested that you bring 150% or 200% of your budget, especially if you to shop – and China is the place where your money goes far – or require a higher standard of travel arrangements. Of course it will still be an enjoyable trip, even if you travel under a limited budget, keeping your average down as much as possible.
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Reply$100,000.00 be in China Yuan.
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0ReplyReply00Reply00Reply00Reply00Reply00ReplyReplyi would like to visit beijing, xi'an , chengdu , guilin, zhangjiajie and shanghai
my first concern : is what transportation to choose between the mentioned cities ( trains/ flight) and in what order to go
my second question is how much such trip would cost for 15 days if im planning to travel on a budget , no 5 stars hotels or so
as some travel agencies are sending quotations around 8000$ excluding international flights
thanks in advance
00ReplyThe fare is hard to estimate since you have so many destinations and I'm not very sure what attractions you will visit. Maybe you can consult the TravelChinaGuide for a detailed price and they can tailor a trip for you: travel
travelchinaguide.comReply00Reply