Xining
China ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 6,915 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 | $2,130 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $294 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $304 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $112 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $224 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $3,508 |
| likely $2,035–$4,981 · $1,754 per person · $438 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,130 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $700 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $608 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $224 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $464 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $4,570 |
| likely $2,651–$6,489 · $2,285 per person · $571 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,130 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,505 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,216 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $480 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $944 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $68 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $280 |
| Total | $6,719 |
| likely $3,897–$9,541 · $3,360 per person · $840 per day · auto confidence | |