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Emma's UK trip: 5 days in Beijing
A 5-day mid-range trip through Beijing, budgeted at $1,500 (≈ $300/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
At a glance
- Traveler
- Emma
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- November 2026
- Total cost
- $1,500
- Per day
- $300
- Days
- 5
Visa note
UK citizens need a Standard Visitor Visa for China. Applied online, 10 business days, $130.
Paying your way
HSBC UK Visa linked to Alipay. FTF waived with Premier account.
Highlights
- London Heathrow → Beijing (Air China, 9.5 hours direct)
- Great Wall at Jinshanling (less crowded)
- Hutong cycling
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $580 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $400 |
| Meals | $250 |
| Transit | $120 |
| Attractions | $110 |
| Misc | $40 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $300- Arrived Beijing Capital T3
- Nanluoguxiang evening
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $300- Forbidden City (morning)
- Temple of Heaven (afternoon)
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $300- Great Wall Jinshanling (full day, small group tour)
Day 4 — Beijing
≈ $300- Summer Palace (morning)
- Hutong cycling (afternoon)
Day 5 — Beijing
≈ $300- Lama Temple (morning)
- Departed Beijing Capital