Jiayuguan
China ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,824 miles each way · Visa required (~$140 per person)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,116 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $238 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $240 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $176 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,298 |
| likely $1,913–$4,683 · $1,649 per person · $412 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,116 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $567 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $496 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $384 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,171 |
| likely $2,419–$5,923 · $2,086 per person · $521 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,116 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,218 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $976 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $400 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $768 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $56 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $5,910 |
| likely $3,428–$8,392 · $2,955 per person · $739 per day · auto confidence | |