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Fiona's Ireland trip: 7 days in Beijing & Shanghai
A 7-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Shanghai, budgeted at $1,500 (≈ $214/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-27
At a glance
- Traveler
- Fiona
- Nationality
- Ireland
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- May 2026
- Total cost
- $1,500
- Per day
- $214
- Days
- 7
Visa note
Irish passport holders are visa-free 30 days since 2026. Fiona used the visa-free entry; no application needed.
Paying your way
Bank of Ireland Visa Debit linked to Alipay worked at 95% of merchants. Revolut card also accepted.
Highlights
- Beijing arrival, Forbidden City + Jingshan Park next morning
- Overnight Beijing → Shanghai HSR second class (¥553)
- Yu Garden morning + Bund evening walk
- Disneyland Shanghai: half-day ticket ¥399 weekday
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $480 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $490 |
| Meals | $220 |
| Transit | $180 |
| Attractions | $100 |
| Misc | $30 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $214- Arrived in Beijing
- Beijing arrival, Forbidden City + Jingshan Park next morning
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $214- Forbidden City + Jingshan Park (morning)
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $214- Hutong walk (afternoon)
Day 4 — Beijing
≈ $214- Temple of Heaven morning visit
Day 5 — Shanghai
≈ $214- HSR/transit from Beijing to Shanghai
- The Bund waterfront walk
Day 6 — Shanghai
≈ $214- Disneyland Shanghai: half-day ticket ¥399 weekday
Day 7 — Shanghai
≈ $214- Yu Garden morning + Bund evening walk
- Departed Shanghai