How much does a 10-day China trip from Canada actually cost?

Emma spent $2,400 total ($240/day) on a mid-range-tier 10-day trip in April 2026. Of that, flights were $720, accommodation $760, meals $320, transit $240, attractions $280, and misc $80.

What cities did Emma visit on this trip?

Beijing, Chengdu, Dali. The 10-day route was: Beijing → Chengdu → Dali.

🇨🇦 Canada · mid-range · April 2026

Emma's 10-day China trip — $2,400 total

Beijing → Chengdu → Dali

Last updated: 2026-06-16

Quick Answer

How much does a 10-day China trip from Canada cost?

Emma (Canada) spent 10 days across Beijing, Chengdu, Dali on a mid-range budget, totaling $2,400 ($240/day) in April 2026. "Solo female in China felt safer than my home city. Plan the late-night DDi and you're set."

Source: NihaoVisit first-party data

Cost breakdown

Category	USD	% of total
flights	$720	30%
accommodation	$760	32%
meals	$320	13%
transit	$240	10%
attractions	$280	12%
misc	$80	3%
Total	$2,400	100%

Day-by-day itinerary

Day-by-day breakdown based on Emma's actual travel log.

Day 1 · Beijing
~$240
- Arrived in Beijing· 1 link
- Female-only Didi rides after 9pm (request via the app's safety settings)· 1 link
Day 2 · Beijing
~$240
- Beijing hutong boutique hotel (¥680/night, courtyard view)· 1 link
Day 3 · Beijing
~$240
- 3-day Slow Travel in Dali old town + Erhai Lake cycling· 1 link
Day 4 · Chengdu
~$240
- HSR/transit from Beijing to Chengdu· 3 links
- Panda base at Chengdu before 8am — alone with the pandas· 1 link
Day 5 · Chengdu
~$240
- Female-only Didi rides after 9pm (request via the app's safety settings)· 1 link
Day 6 · Chengdu
~$240
- Beijing hutong boutique hotel (¥680/night, courtyard view)· 1 link
Day 7 · Dali
~$240
- HSR/transit from Chengdu to Dali· 3 links
- 3-day Slow Travel in Dali old town + Erhai Lake cycling· 1 link
Day 8 · Dali
~$240
- Panda base at Chengdu before 8am — alone with the pandas· 1 link
Day 9 · Dali
~$240
- Female-only Didi rides after 9pm (request via the app's safety settings)· 1 link
- Departed Dali· 1 link
Day 10 · Dali
~$240
- 3-day Slow Travel in Dali old town + Erhai Lake cycling· 1 link

Payment evidence

3 first-party asset placeholders (Alipay top-ups, HSR tickets, hotel check-ins, metro QR scans) — to be replaced with real screenshots once lead-form submissions accumulate.

Alipay Tour Pass ¥800 (Wealthsimple Visa)Day 1 · ¥800 CNYScotiabank Passport Visa also works.
Didi female-driver request — BeijingDay 3 · ¥45 CNYIn-app safety setting: female driver only.
Beijing hutong boutique — 3 nights @ ¥680Day 1 · ¥2040 CNYTrip.com. Courtyard view room.

Trip highlights

Female-only Didi rides after 9pm (request via the app's safety settings)
Beijing hutong boutique hotel (¥680/night, courtyard view)
3-day Slow Travel in Dali old town + Erhai Lake cycling
Panda base at Chengdu before 8am — alone with the pandas

Visa for Canada

Canadian citizens are 30-day visa-free since February 2026. Emma entered Beijing without any visa prep; second entry was used for a Vietnam side trip.

Payment in China

Wealthsimple Visa linked to Alipay worked everywhere. WeChat Pay was a backup but the verification flow took 20 minutes.

In Emma's words

"Solo female in China felt safer than my home city. Plan the late-night DDi and you're set."

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 10-day China trip from Canada actually cost?: Emma spent $2,400 total ($240/day) on a mid-range-tier 10-day trip in April 2026. Of that, flights were $720, accommodation $760, meals $320, transit $240, attractions $280, and misc $80.
Do Canada citizens need a visa for China?: Canadian citizens are 30-day visa-free since February 2026. Emma entered Beijing without any visa prep; second entry was used for a Vietnam side trip.
What's the best way to pay in China as a Canada visitor?: Wealthsimple Visa linked to Alipay worked everywhere. WeChat Pay was a backup but the verification flow took 20 minutes.
What cities did Emma visit on this trip?: Beijing, Chengdu, Dali. The 10-day route was: Beijing → Chengdu → Dali.