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Vera's Netherlands trip: 10 days in Beijing, Xi'an & Chengdu

A 10-day mid-range trip through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, budgeted at $2,800 (≈ $280/day).

real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
Terracotta Army excavation pit, Xi'anGiant panda at the Chengdu panda base

At a glance

Traveler
Vera
Nationality
Netherlands
Travel style
mid-range
Month of travel
March 2026
Total cost
$2,800
Per day
$280
Days
10

Visa note

Dutch citizens are 15-day visa-free. Vera entered with no prior application.

Paying your way

ABN AMRO Visa Debit linked to Alipay. ING card for Mastercard. No FTF.

Highlights

  • Amsterdam → Beijing (KLM, 10 hours direct)
  • Forbidden City private guide
  • Terra Cotta Warriors at opening
  • Chengdu Panda Base + Dujiangyan

Cost breakdown

Flights$800
Accommodation$700
Meals$550
Transit$350
Attractions$280
Misc$120

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Beijing

    ≈ $280
    • Arrived Beijing Capital T3

  2. Day 2 — Beijing

    ≈ $280
    • Forbidden City (morning, private guide)
    • Jingshan Park sunset

  3. Day 3 — Beijing

    ≈ $280
    • Temple of Heaven (6 AM)
    • Summer Palace afternoon

  4. Day 4 — Beijing

    ≈ $280
    • Great Wall Mutianyu (full day)

  5. Day 5 — Beijing

    ≈ $280
    • 798 Art District (morning)

  6. Day 6 — Xi'an

    ≈ $280
    • HSR Beijing → Xi'an (4.5 hours)

  7. Day 7 — Xi'an

    ≈ $280
    • Terra Cotta Warriors (8 AM)
    • City Wall cycling afternoon

  8. Day 8 — Chengdu

    ≈ $280
    • HSR Xi'an → Chengdu (3 hours)
    • Dujiangyan day trip

  9. Day 9 — Chengdu

    ≈ $280
    • Panda Base (7:30 AM)
    • Jinli Street evening

  10. Day 10 — Chengdu

    ≈ $280
    • Wenshu Monastery morning
    • Departed Chengdu