Lanzhou
China ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,867 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 | $2,122 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $322 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $336 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $240 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $76 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,600 |
| likely $2,088–$5,112 · $1,800 per person · $450 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,122 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $763 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $656 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $240 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $512 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $76 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,745 |
| likely $2,752–$6,738 · $2,372 per person · $593 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,122 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,652 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,328 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $528 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,024 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $76 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $7,106 |
| likely $4,121–$10,091 · $3,553 per person · $888 per day · auto confidence | |