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Markus's Germany trip: 3 days in Shanghai
A 3-day mid-range trip through Shanghai, budgeted at $900 (≈ $300/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
At a glance
- Traveler
- Markus
- Nationality
- Germany
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- December 2026
- Total cost
- $900
- Per day
- $300
- Days
- 3
Visa note
German citizens are 30-day visa-free. Markus entered without a visa.
Paying your way
Commerzbank Visa linked to Alipay. No FTF.
Highlights
- Munich → Shanghai (Lufthansa direct, 11 hours)
- Christmas market on the Bund
- French Concession winter walk
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $420 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $270 |
| Meals | $120 |
| Transit | $40 |
| Attractions | $35 |
| Misc | $15 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Shanghai
≈ $300- Arrived Shanghai Pudong
- The Bund evening (Christmas lights)
Day 2 — Shanghai
≈ $300- Yu Garden (morning)
- French Concession afternoon
- Xintiandi evening
Day 3 — Shanghai
≈ $300- Shanghai Museum (morning)
- Departed Shanghai Pudong