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Great Wall watchtower at Mutianyu, Beijing

Yuki's Japan trip: 3 days in Beijing

A 3-day mid-range trip through Beijing, budgeted at $900 (≈ $300/day).

real-trip-budgets2026-10-18
Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, BeijingPeking duck platter

At a glance

Traveler
Yuki
Nationality
Japan
Travel style
mid-range
Month of travel
January 2026
Total cost
$900
Per day
$300
Days
3

Visa note

Japanese citizens are 30-day visa-free. Yuki entered with no prior application.

Paying your way

Japan Post Bank Visa Debit linked to Alipay. Mastercard accepted at most mid-range restaurants.

Highlights

  • Tokyo → Beijing (Air China, 3 hours direct)
  • Great Wall Jinshanling in winter snow
  • Forbidden City with audio guide
  • Peking duck at Quanjude

Cost breakdown

Flights$280
Accommodation$240
Meals$180
Transit$80
Attractions$90
Misc$30

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Beijing

    ≈ $300
    • Arrived Beijing Capital T3
    • Jingshan Park sunset
  2. Day 2 — Beijing

    ≈ $300
    • Forbidden City morning
    • Quanjude dinner
  3. Day 3 — Beijing

    ≈ $300
    • Great Wall Jinshanling (full day)
    • Departed Beijing