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Omar's Egypt trip: 10 days in Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu & Shanghai
A 10-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai, budgeted at $1,700 (≈ $170/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-27
At a glance
- Traveler
- Omar
- Nationality
- Egypt
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- September 2026
- Total cost
- $1,700
- Per day
- $170
- Days
- 10
Visa note
Egyptian citizens are 30-day visa-free since 2024. Omar entered with no prior application.
Paying your way
CIB Visa linked to Alipay worked at 90% of merchants. EGP card, no FTF.
Highlights
- Cairo → Beijing via Dubai (12 hours, EgyptAir)
- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
- Xi’an 2 nights: Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter
- Chengdu 2 nights: Panda Base, hotpot dinner
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $580 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $540 |
| Meals | $280 |
| Transit | $160 |
| Attractions | $100 |
| Misc | $40 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $170- Arrived in Beijing
- Cairo → Beijing via Dubai (12 hours, EgyptAir)
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $170- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $170- Hutong walk
Day 4 — Xi’an
≈ $170- HSR/transit from Beijing to Xi’an
- City Wall evening walk
Day 5 — Xi’an
≈ $170- Xi’an 2 nights: Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter
Day 6 — Xi’an
≈ $170- Bell and Drum Tower area walk
Day 7 — Chengdu
≈ $170- HSR/transit from Xi’an to Chengdu
- Jinli Street evening walk
Day 8 — Chengdu
≈ $170- Chengdu 2 nights: Panda Base, hotpot dinner
Day 9 — Chengdu
≈ $170- Kuanzhai Alleys stroll
Day 10 — Shanghai
≈ $170- HSR/transit from Chengdu to Shanghai
- The Bund evening walk