My 7-Day Expenses in Yunnan China Trip
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
Travel tax: ₱1,620
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming
Hotel : InterContinental Kunming, 1 night with breakfast: ₱11,340
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
Day 2: Kunming to Lijiang
Hotel: Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa, 2 nights with breakfast: ₱13,000
DiDi from InterContinental Kunming to Kunming Railway Station: ₱110
High-speed train from Kunming to Lijiang: ₱2,100 (Get your tickets here)
DiDi from Lijiang Railway Station to Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa: ₱450
Total Day 2 transportation: ₱2,660
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
Day 4: Transfer to Shuhe Ancient Town
Hotel : Lijiang Phoenix Health Resort Hotel, 3 nights with breakfast: ₱5,100
DiDi from Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa to Lijiang Phoenix Health Resort Hotel: ₱90
Total Day 4 transportation: ₱90
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
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
Impressions Lijiang Show: ₱1,508
Oxygen canister: ₱240
DiDi from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain back to the hotel: ₱710
Total Day 6 expenses: ₱5,518
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.
