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Chen's Singapore trip: 5 days in Guangzhou, Shenzhen & Hong Kong
A 5-day mid-range trip through Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, budgeted at $1,600 (≈ $320/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
At a glance
- Traveler
- Chen
- Nationality
- Singapore
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- July 2026
- Total cost
- $1,600
- Per day
- $320
- Days
- 5
Visa note
Singapore citizens are 15-day visa-free. Chen entered with no prior application.
Paying your way
DBS Visa Signature linked to Alipay and WeChat Pay. EZ-Link not usable. Mastercard accepted at most merchants.
Highlights
- Singapore → Guangzhou (Air Asia via KL, 6 hours total)
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $320 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $500 |
| Meals | $350 |
| Transit | $200 |
| Attractions | $150 |
| Misc | $80 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Guangzhou
≈ $320- Arrived Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
- Canton Tower evening
Day 2 — Guangzhou
≈ $320- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (morning)
- Shangxia Walkway afternoon
- Pearl River evening cruise
Day 3 — Shenzhen
≈ $320- Metro to Shenzhen (1 hour)
- Windows of the World (morning)
- Shenzhen Bay park afternoon
- MTR to Hong Kong (Lo Wu crossing)
Day 4 — Hong Kong
≈ $320- Victoria Peak morning
- Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour
- Mong Kok afternoon
Day 5 — Hong Kong
≈ $320- Temple Street market morning
- Departed Hong Kong International