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The Shanghai skyline across the Huangpu River at dusk

Marco's Italy trip: 5 days in Shanghai & Hangzhou

A 5-day mid-range trip through Shanghai, Hangzhou, budgeted at $1,400 (≈ $280/day).

real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
Traditional gateway at West Lake, HangzhouHistoric waterfront buildings of the Bund, Shanghai

At a glance

Traveler
Marco
Nationality
Italy
Travel style
mid-range
Month of travel
September 2026
Total cost
$1,400
Per day
$280
Days
5

Visa note

Italian citizens are 30-day visa-free. Marco entered without a visa.

Paying your way

UniCredit Visa linked to Alipay. No FTF on foreign transactions.

Highlights

  • Milan → Shanghai (Air China, 12 hours via Beijing)
  • West Lake at golden hour
  • The Bund and Nanjing Road

Cost breakdown

Flights$550
Accommodation$400
Meals$210
Transit$100
Attractions$100
Misc$40

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Shanghai

    ≈ $280
    • Arrived Shanghai Pudong
    • The Bund evening

  2. Day 2 — Shanghai

    ≈ $280
    • Yu Garden (morning)
    • French Concession afternoon

  3. Day 3 — Hangzhou

    ≈ $280
    • HSR Shanghai Hongqiao → Hangzhou (45 min)
    • West Lake evening boat ride

  4. Day 4 — Hangzhou

    ≈ $280
    • West Lake full day (Lingyin Temple, tea village)

  5. Day 5 — Shanghai

    ≈ $280
    • HSR Hangzhou → Shanghai (45 min)
    • Departed Shanghai Pudong