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Beijing skyline with the Forbidden City in the foreground

Luc's France trip: 7 days in Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai

A 7-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, budgeted at $2,200 (≈ $314/day).

real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
Ranks of the Terracotta Army in their excavation pit, Xi'anHistoric waterfront buildings of the Bund, Shanghai

At a glance

Traveler
Luc
Nationality
France
Travel style
mid-range
Month of travel
May 2026
Total cost
$2,200
Per day
$314
Days
7

Visa note

French citizens are 30-day visa-free. Luc entered without a visa.

Paying your way

BNP Paribas Visa Premier linked to Alipay. No FTF.

Highlights

  • Paris → Beijing (Air China direct, 10 hours)
  • Great Wall at Mutianyu in spring
  • Terra Cotta Warriors with a guide
  • The Bund at night

Cost breakdown

Flights$650
Accommodation$700
Meals$420
Transit$200
Attractions$150
Misc$80

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Beijing

    ≈ $314
    • Arrived Beijing Capital T3
    • Sanlitun evening

  2. Day 2 — Beijing

    ≈ $314
    • Forbidden City (morning)
    • Jingshan Park (sunset)

  3. Day 3 — Beijing

    ≈ $314
    • Great Wall Mutianyu (full day)

  4. Day 4 — Beijing

    ≈ $314
    • Temple of Heaven (morning)
    • HSR to Xi'an (4.5 hours)

  5. Day 5 — Xi'an

    ≈ $314
    • Terra Cotta Warriors (morning)
    • City Wall cycling (afternoon)

  6. Day 6 — Shanghai

    ≈ $314
    • HSR Xi'an → Shanghai (7 hours)
    • The Bund evening

  7. Day 7 — Shanghai

    ≈ $314
    • Yu Garden (morning)
    • Departed Shanghai Pudong