Is Chengdu expensive to visit?
Chengdu is a frequently visited and budget-friendly place to visit. With a daily average travel cost of $51, it's somewhat less expensive than most other destinations in the world. When compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced destination. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Hanoi and Sihanoukville.
A panda in Chengdu, China
How expensive is Chengdu?
The average cost of traveling to Chengdu can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $51 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Chengdu here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Chengdu?
Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Chengdu will cost around $152 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $304.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Chengdu?
On average, a one week trip to Chengdu costs about $355 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $709.
Chengdu, China
Is it expensive to backpack in Chengdu?
Chengdu is a popular backpacker destination with more than 20 hostels. Dorm beds in hostels cost, on average, $8 per night. (See hostel prices in Chengdu here.) You'll find quite a range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $12 and the cheapest around $4 per night.
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Chengdu.
- $9 for a dorm bed at POSHPACKER | Chengdu Flipflop Hostel
- $9 for a dorm bed at Chengdu Desti Youth Park Hostel
- $7 for a dorm bed at Sonderia Hostel & Bar-Lazybone Hostel
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Chengdu?
Activities and things to do in Chengdu can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $16 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $17.
- Wolong Panda Base Private Day Tour Optional Volunteering: $220
- 1-Day Panda Breeding Center plus Chengdu City Tour: $189
- Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket: $22
- Leshan Giant Buddha Day Tour: $84
- Panda And Cultural Chengdu 1 day tour: $149
- Chengdu Sichuan Opera Evening Show Ticket-Shu Feng Yan Yun : $29
- Sanxingdui Museum+Chengdu Panda Base or Jinsha Site Tour : $99
- Chengdu Panda Research Base Tickets And Half Day Tour(Private): $16
Is food expensive in Chengdu?
Food in Chengdu can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $22 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $23. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Private Sichuan Cooking Class including Local Wet Market Visit: $59
- Half-Day Professional Mapo Tofu Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $69
- Half-Day Dandan Noodles Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $70
- Sichuan cooking class half day tour: $60
- Chengdu Food Tour with Wenshu Yuan Monastery Visit: $82
- Private Hotpot Dinner Experiences with Face Changing Show in the Theatre: $103
Is transportation expensive in Chengdu?
The prices of local transportation in Chengdu can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $6 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $16. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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