Skip to main content
WaysChina
Search
  • Home
  • Plan Your Trip
  • Things to Do
  • Guides
    • Planning

      • Plan Your Trip
        • Seasonal Guides
        • Budget & Costs
      • Before You Go
        • Visa & Entry
        • Apps & Connectivity
        • Packing
      • Money & Payments
      • Travel Styles
    • On the Ground

      • Getting Around
        • Flights & Airports
        • City Transport
        • High-Speed Rail
      • Accommodation
      • Departing China
    • Explore

      • Things to Do
        • Cultural Experiences
        • Food & Dining
        • Attractions
        • Shopping
      • Destinations
        • Routes & Itineraries
        • North China
        • Southwest China
        • South China
        • East China
        • Northeast China
        • Northwest China
        • Central China
      • Culture & Safety
        • Cultural Guide
        • Emergency
        • Safety & Health
  • Cities
  • Metro
  • Get the App
  • English
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • Français
  • Español
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Plan Your Trip
  4. /
  5. Budget & Costs

Category

Budget & Costs

← Plan Your Trip Seasonal Guides Budget & Costs
A bowl of noodles, a few yuan banknotes, a metro card, a train itinerary slip and a phone laid out on a wooden table
Budget & Costs

China Travel Budget: What a Day Really Costs

What a day in China costs at three budget levels, with official metro, train and ticket prices, honest hotel and...

16 min read

Stay Updated

Get the latest travel tips and policy updates.

Popular Guides

  • Yu Garden Shanghai: Hours, Tickets, Monday Closure and the City God Temple
  • Shanghai Skyline: Free Viewpoints, Which Observation Deck, Light Times and the Ferry
  • Hainan Travel Guide: Visa-Free Entry, Best Season, Where to Stay and the Island Railway
  • Mount Tai and Qufu Travel Guide: How to Plan 2–3 Days, with Jinan
  • Qingdao Travel Guide: How Many Days, Which Station, and How to Book Laoshan

Categories

  • Plan Your Trip 0
  • Before You Go 0
  • Getting Around 1
  • Destinations 0
  • Things to Do 0
  • Culture & Safety 0
  • Routes & Itineraries 11
  • Travel Styles 9
  • Cultural Experiences 7
  • Visa & Entry 8
  • Seasonal Guides 9
  • Flights & Airports 4
  • North China 12
  • Food & Dining 5
  • Accommodation 4
  • Southwest China 12
  • Apps & Connectivity 7
  • Budget & Costs 1
  • City Transport 4
  • Packing 5
  • Cultural Guide 3
  • Departing China 1
  • Money & Payments 7
  • Emergency 4
  • Safety & Health 5
  • South China 7
  • East China 22
  • Northeast China 5
  • High-Speed Rail 6
  • Attractions 5
  • Shopping 1
  • Northwest China 9
  • Central China 7

WaysChina App

Offline reading, travel tools, and metro navigation — free on iOS & Android.

Free on iOS & Android

Scan to install

Or open the download page

About WaysChina

Your trusted guide for traveling in China. We provide practical tips, up-to-date information, and insider knowledge to make your trip unforgettable.

Quick Links

  • Plan Your Trip
  • Before You Go
  • Getting Around
  • Things to Do
  • Cities

Resources

  • All Guides
  • Metro Last Trains
  • FAQ
  • About Us

Stay Updated

Get the latest travel tips and policy updates.

© 2026 WaysChina. All rights reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer