The days of super-cheap travel in China are a distant memory. Prices for hotels, tickets, and food have all slowly increased as China’s economy has picked up steam over the last few decades. Compared to, say, countries in Southeast Asia, China is relatively expensive. But for travelers coming from places like the US, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe, visiting China is still a bargain.
Knowing how to travel and what places to see in China is a big part of keeping your budget low while also maximizing your experiences and comfort.
Naturally, costs for each region will vary greatly based on the relative wealth and standard of living.
1. Macau & Hong Kong are at the top of the list, where you can expect to pay US/European prices for pretty much everything. But Hong Kong does have a decent supply of cheaper, slummy accommodation, so budget travelers can get by on less than you might think.
2. Shanghai & Beijing where you can have 72-Hour visa free travel in China , are next down the list. For luxury tourists, costs can also go as high up as those in major Western cities. Again, shoestring backpackers can still get by relatively cheaply with down-market accommodation (as well as plentiful cheap street food).
3. Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and eastern coastal provinces are wealthier and more developed compared to the rest of China. On my top attractions list, this includes Xiamen in the Fujian province.
In general, prices go down the further you go west into less developed interior provinces.
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