Travel budget for China
Broad planning range excluding flights, not live hotel prices.
Photo: Van Anh Nguyen / PexelsTravel essentials in China
The four things that save the most money or hassle before you go.
eSIM for China
Mobile data in China from the moment you land, instead of costly roaming. Install before you fly.
See Saily plans →Airport transfer
Pre-book a ride from the airport to your stay – or compare with a taxi or public transport on arrival.
Find a transfer →Tours & tickets
Attractions, tours and activities in China – compare prices on more than one site.
Browse Klook →Flight delayed?
3+ hours late or cancelled? Up to €600 per passenger under EU261, depending on distance.
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Paying in China: Chinese yuan (renminbi) (CNY)
In China you pay in CNY, not euros. For a euro account, card payments and ATM withdrawals in CNY are foreign-currency transactions: many banks add a foreign-transaction fee or a marked-up exchange rate. Check your bank's fee list before you go. If a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in euros instead of CNY, choosing CNY is usually cheaper, because otherwise the merchant's or ATM operator's rate applies.
Compare card, ATM and cash for your own amounts: money calculator.
Cards for foreign currency
Multi-currency account often used for travel spend. Check live card and ATM fees on Wise before you apply.
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Plan the trip: transfers and things to do in China
After landing: pre-book a transfer from the airport or use a taxi or public transport on arrival. For tours and tickets in China, compare prices on more than one site – TripUtils has not checked these offers and does not rank them by price.
Airport transfer
Pre-booked airport and city transfers: you see the price for the route and car type before you book.
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Tours and tickets in China
Tours, tickets, day trips and local transport passes; strong range in Asia. Search your city – the offer differs by place.
Mobile tickets for museums and attractions. Search your city – not every sight is listed.
Self-guided audio tours on your phone. Search your city – coverage differs by place.
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Search flights
Flight search engine: compares fares from airlines and booking sites. The final price and baggage rules are on the site you book with.
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Flight delayed or cancelled? Flight delay compensation (EU261)