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Fatima's Saudi Arabia trip: 7 days in Beijing, Xi'an & Chengdu
A 7-day luxury trip through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, budgeted at $3,800 (≈ $543/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
At a glance
- Traveler
- Fatima
- Nationality
- Saudi Arabia
- Travel style
- luxury
- Month of travel
- February 2026
- Total cost
- $3,800
- Per day
- $543
- Days
- 7
Visa note
Saudi citizens need a L visa. Applied via Chinese embassy in Riyadh, 7 business days, $180.
Paying your way
Saudi National Bank Visa Infinite linked to Alipay. Apple Pay accepted at luxury hotels and malls. No issues.
Highlights
- Riyadh → Beijing (Saudia, 8 hours direct)
- Peninsula Beijing (¥1800/night, excellent location)
- Terra Cotta Warriors with private historian guide
- Chengdu 5-star hotel with butler service
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $1,100 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $1,400 |
| Meals | $700 |
| Transit | $300 |
| Attractions | $200 |
| Misc | $100 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $543- Arrived Beijing Capital T3
- Checked into Peninsula Beijing
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $543- Forbidden City private morning tour
- Jingshan Park sunset
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $543- Temple of Heaven (morning)
- Summer Palace afternoon
Day 4 — Beijing
≈ $543- HSR to Xi'an (4.5 hours)
Day 5 — Xi'an
≈ $543- Terra Cotta Warriors private tour (morning)
- City Wall sunset cycling
Day 6 — Chengdu
≈ $543- HSR to Chengdu (4 hours)
- Kuanzhai Alley evening food walk
Day 7 — Chengdu
≈ $543- Panda Base morning
- Departed Chengdu