Shantou
China ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,072 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 | $2,154 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $266 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $272 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $112 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,432 |
| likely $1,991–$4,873 · $1,716 per person · $429 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,154 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $630 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $544 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $432 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,388 |
| likely $2,545–$6,231 · $2,194 per person · $548 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,154 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,365 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,088 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $448 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $848 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $6,339 |
| likely $3,677–$9,001 · $3,170 per person · $792 per day · auto confidence | |