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Ana's Mexico trip: 7 days in Beijing, Xi'an & Chengdu
A 7-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, budgeted at $2,200 (≈ $314/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
At a glance
- Traveler
- Ana
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- February 2026
- Total cost
- $2,200
- Per day
- $314
- Days
- 7
Visa note
Mexican citizens need a L visa. Applied at Chinese consulate in Mexico City, 10 business days, $150.
Paying your way
Banorte Visa linked to Alipay. Mastercard accepted at Trip.com and Booking.com.
Highlights
- Mexico City → Beijing (Aeromexico via Mexico City, 18 hours)
- Beijing's imperial palaces in winter light
- Terra Cotta Warriors with an English guide
- Chengdu Pandas and spicy hot pot
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $700 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $500 |
| Meals | $450 |
| Transit | $250 |
| Attractions | $200 |
| Misc | $100 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $314- Arrived Beijing Capital T3
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $314- Forbidden City (morning)
- Jingshan Park sunset
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $314- Temple of Heaven (6 AM)
- Summer Palace afternoon
Day 4 — Beijing
≈ $314- Great Wall Mutianyu (full day)
Day 5 — Xi'an
≈ $314- HSR Beijing → Xi'an (4.5 hours)
- Terra Cotta Warriors afternoon
Day 6 — Chengdu
≈ $314- HSR Xi'an → Chengdu (3 hours)
- Panda Base afternoon
Day 7 — Chengdu
≈ $314- Wenshu Monastery morning
- Jinli Street afternoon
- Departed Chengdu