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# My 7-Day Expenses in Yunnan China Trip
- URL: https://passporttoeverything.com/my-7-day-expenses-in-yunnan-china-trip/
- Published: 2026-09-12T11:51:51.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-12T12:24:24.000Z
- Author: Rino Delfin

One of the most common questions I get is how much it costs to travel to China. So, here is a breakdown of my actual expenses during my 7-day trip to Kunming and Lijiang, Yunnan.

I booked my flights and hotels through Trip.com, traveled by high-speed train, explored the old towns, and visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

**My total expenses came to approximately ₱64,164 per person.** 
  
**Pre-Departure Expenses**

[Round-trip airfare from Manila to Yunnan via Xiamen Airlines, including 32kg of checked baggage: **₱13,420**](https://www.trip.com/t/b7yj5EQuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
Travel tax: **₱1,620**

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**Day 1: Arrival in Kunming**  
  
Hotel : [InterContinental Kunming, 1 night with breakfast: **₱11,340**](https://www.trip.com/t/BvyYzmFuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
Indrive or ride-hailing from home to NAIA Terminal 1: **₱650**  
DiDi from Kunming Airport to InterContinental Kunming: **₱515.91**

**Total Day 1 transportation: ₱1,165.91**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/11.jpg)

**Day 2: Kunming to Lijiang**

Hotel: [Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa, 2 nights with breakfast: **₱13,000**](https://www.trip.com/t/JTqvYfCuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
DiDi from InterContinental Kunming to Kunming Railway Station: **₱110**  
High-speed train from Kunming to Lijiang: **₱2,100** [*(Get your tickets here)*](https://www.trip.com/t/owzYBT5uJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
DiDi from Lijiang Railway Station to Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa: **₱450**

**Total Day 2 transportation: ₱2,660**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/12-1.jpg)

**Day 3: Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool**

DiDi from the hotel to Lijiang Old Town: **₱120**  
Oxygen canister: **₱150**  
DiDi from Lijiang Old Town to Black Dragon Pool: **₱70**  
DiDi from Black Dragon Pool back to the hotel: **₱130**

**Total Day 3 expenses: ₱470**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/13.jpg)

**Day 4: Transfer to Shuhe Ancient Town**

Hotel : [Lijiang Phoenix Health Resort Hotel, 3 nights with breakfast: **₱5,100**](https://www.trip.com/t/kSmtj6HuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
DiDi from Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa to Lijiang Phoenix Health Resort Hotel: **₱90**

**Total Day 4 transportation: ₱90**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/14-1.jpg)

**Day 5: Exploring Shuhe Ancient Town**

We spent the day walking around Shuhe Ancient Town. No transportation or entrance fees were needed for our exploration.

**Total Day 5 expenses: ₱0**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/15.jpg)

**Day 6: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain**

This was the highlight of our trip. We visited Glacier Park Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Snow Kitchen Buffet, Impressions Lijiang, and Spruce Meadow Cableway.

DiDi from the hotel to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Visitor Center: **₱650**  
[Jade Dragon Snow Mountain attraction package: **₱2,410**](https://www.trip.com/t/pn4nj6NuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
[Impressions Lijiang Show: **₱1,508**](https://www.trip.com/t/pn4nj6NuJW2?ref=passporttoeverything.com)  
Oxygen canister: **₱240**  
DiDi from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain back to the hotel: **₱710**

**Total Day 6 expenses: ₱5,518**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/65/9e/659e52fc-369f-42db-bf5c-afaca3a73866/content/images/2026/09/16-1.jpg)

**Day 7: Departure**

DiDi from the hotel to Lijiang Airport: **₱780**

**Total Day 7 transportation: ₱780**

**Food Expenses**  
For food, I spent approximately ₱1,000 per day for lunch, dinner, and snacks.  
Total food expenses for 7 days: **₱7,000**

Breakfast was already included in my hotel packages, so I did not need to spend extra for breakfast during the trip.

**Souvenirs and Pasalubong**

Total souvenirs and pasalubong: **₱2,000**

**Total Expenses**

**Airfare: ₱13,420** 
**Travel tax: ₱1,620** 
**Hotels: ₱29,440** 
**Transportation: ₱6,525.91** 
**Food: ₱7,000** 
**Jade Dragon Snow Mountain attraction package: ₱2,410** 
**Impressions Lijiang Show: ₱1,508** 
**Souvenirs and pasalubong: ₱2,000**

**Grand Total: ₱64,463.91**

**Final Thoughts**

For a 7-day trip to Yunnan, I spent approximately ₱64,464, including airfare, hotels, transportation, food, attractions, and souvenirs.

I was able to experience beautiful places like Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain without spending an excessive amount.

If you are planning your own Yunnan trip, I hope this expense breakdown helps you prepare your budget and gives you an idea of how much you might need for your adventure.