Travel Tips and Costs to Beijing
1. Transportation costs include round-trip air/train tickets and transportation within Beijing. This may vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose and your departure location.
2. Accommodation costs If you plan to stay in Beijing for a few days, you will need to pay for accommodation. There are many choices of hotels in Beijing and prices vary greatly.
3. Meal Costs Sampling local cuisine in Beijing is an essential experience. You need to budget some money for meals. You can choose from a wide range of dining options at different prices from street food to high-end restaurants.
4. Tickets to attractionsBeijing has many famous tourist attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Badaling, the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. You need to set aside some money for the entrance fee of these attractions.
If you choose to travel to Beijing with a tour group, the price of a typical 5-day pure tour is about more than 1,000 yuan per person. Within this price, the cost includes major entrance fees to attractions such as Temple of Heaven Park, Badaling Great Wall, Summer Palace and Forbidden City. In addition, the transportation is provided by the travel agency, which includes 24-hour free pick-up and transportation throughout the trip, which can save you the trouble of arranging transportation by yourself. In terms of hotels, you will usually stay in the hotels near the attractions, which is more satisfactory on the whole. In terms of food and drink, you can taste the local specialties, such as Peking duck, Beijing-style spring pancake banquet and so on. Finally, service is also very important, usually there will be a service-oriented tour guide to provide butler-style service.
The cost of traveling to Beijing on your own will vary according to your specific needs and spending level.
1. Transportation costs, airfare in Beijing fluctuates depending on the season, advance booking, and other factors, usually ranging from 1,000-3,000 yuan.
2. Accommodation depends on individual accommodation requirements. The price for one night is between 300-1000 RMB.
3. The cost of meals in Beijing also varies according to individual tastes and spending habits. It is calculated at 50-100 RMB per person per meal.
4. According to the itinerary, the main attractions covered are Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of Badaling, the Olympic Park, the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube, the Gongwang Mansion, the Temple of Heaven Park, the Summer Palace, and the Yuanmingyuan Garden. Ticket prices for these attractions range from CNY20-150, which will cost around CNY250-500 combined.
In summary, the cost of going to Beijing by yourself for about 5 days is roughly between RMB 3,000-10,000.