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Linh's Vietnam trip: 7 days in Beijing, Shanghai & Hong Kong
A 7-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, budgeted at $1,200 (≈ $171/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-27
At a glance
- Traveler
- Linh
- Nationality
- Vietnam
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- June 2026
- Total cost
- $1,200
- Per day
- $171
- Days
- 7
Visa note
Vietnam is not on China's visa-free list; Linh used the 240-hour transit exemption (up to 10 days), enough for this trip.
Paying your way
Vietcombank Visa linked to Alipay worked everywhere. VND card, no FTF.
Highlights
- Hanoi → Beijing direct (Vietnam Airlines, 4 hours)
- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
- Shanghai 2 nights: Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road
- Hong Kong 2 nights: Peak Tram, Star Ferry, dim sum
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $320 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $460 |
| Meals | $220 |
| Transit | $120 |
| Attractions | $60 |
| Misc | $20 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $171- Arrived in Beijing
- Hanoi → Beijing direct (Vietnam Airlines, 4 hours)
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $171- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
Day 3 — Shanghai
≈ $171- HSR/transit from Beijing to Shanghai
- Shanghai 2 nights: Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road
Day 4 — Shanghai
≈ $171- Yu Garden morning visit
Day 5 — Hong Kong
≈ $171- HSR/transit from Shanghai to Hong Kong
- Victoria Peak tram (evening)
Day 6 — Hong Kong
≈ $171- Temple Street night market
Day 7 — Hong Kong
≈ $171- Hong Kong 2 nights: Peak Tram, Star Ferry, dim sum
- Departed Hong Kong