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Sofía's Mexico trip: 14 days across China
A 14-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shanghai, budgeted at $2,000 (≈ $143/day).
real-trip-budgets2026-10-27
At a glance
- Traveler
- Sofía
- Nationality
- Mexico
- Travel style
- mid-range
- Month of travel
- March 2026
- Total cost
- $2,000
- Per day
- $143
- Days
- 14
Visa note
Mexican citizens are 30-day visa-free since 2024. Sofía entered without any visa prep.
Paying your way
Banorte Visa linked to Alipay worked everywhere. MXN card had no FTF.
Highlights
- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
- Xi’an 2 nights: Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter street food
- Hangzhou 2 nights: West Lake boat ride, Lingyin Temple
- Shanghai 3 nights: Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road
Cost breakdown
| Flights | $580 |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $700 |
| Meals | $360 |
| Transit | $200 |
| Attractions | $120 |
| Misc | $40 |
Day by day
Day 1 — Beijing
≈ $143- Arrived in Beijing
- Beijing 3 nights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, hutong
Day 2 — Beijing
≈ $143- Hutong walk
Day 3 — Beijing
≈ $143- Temple of Heaven morning visit
Day 4 — Xi’an
≈ $143- HSR/transit from Beijing to Xi’an
- Bell and Drum Tower area walk
Day 5 — Xi’an
≈ $143- City Wall evening walk
Day 6 — Xi’an
≈ $143- Xi’an 2 nights: Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter street food
Day 7 — Chengdu
≈ $143- HSR/transit from Xi’an to Chengdu
- Jinli Street evening walk
Day 8 — Chengdu
≈ $143- People's Park teahouse afternoon
Day 9 — Chengdu
≈ $143- Kuanzhai Alleys stroll
Day 10 — Hangzhou
≈ $143- HSR/transit from Chengdu to Hangzhou
- West Lake evening stroll
Day 11 — Hangzhou
≈ $143- Hangzhou 2 nights: West Lake boat ride, Lingyin Temple
Day 12 — Hangzhou
≈ $143- Tea plantation walk
Day 13 — Shanghai
≈ $143- HSR/transit from Hangzhou to Shanghai
- The Bund evening walk
Day 14 — Shanghai
≈ $143- Nanjing Road stroll
- Departed Shanghai