How much money do I need to travel through China, Vietnam and Cambodia for 7 weeks?
My boyfriend and I are planning a 7 week backpacking trip throughout China, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Basically the first month we'll spend traveling Beijing, Pingyao, Xi'an, Chengdu, Lijiang, Guilin, Nanning (and of course the sites around these areas).
Then spend about 10 days in Vietnam, visiting Hanoi & Halong bay and then make our way to Angkor Wat in Cambodia for 3-4 days.
We'll then travel back to Hong Kong and fly home from there.
We're not planning on staying in Hostels all that much, just inexpensive hotels and eating in mostly small restaurants and street food. We'll also use the train system as our main source of travel and probably buses for shorter trips.
I was wondering what kind of budget we should aim for? I was hoping for about $4,000 USD or less, not including air fair, visas, vaccines, etc (thats about $1,500 USD). Does anyone have any idea of the cost from experience? Any advice as to how much we will spend per day, etc?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Actually USD4000 for 7 weeks in those countries is too much if you are on backpacking travel. That amount of money will entitle you to some 'luxuries' during your travel.
Estimated cost - Non-star rated non hostel budget accomodations ( USD12-USD20 ), Food ( local or ordinary meals )( USD7-USD8 for 3 decent meals per person ) a day. Travelling cost ( short distance ) on public transportation ( excluding taxis ) USD8 should be more than enough. USD30-USD45 for train travel on economy class should be enough to cover a distance of 300-500 km. This is just estimated calculation. +/- 15% of the cost i mention should be OK to reflect your real cost.
Some places are more costly than the others. Beijing is the most expensive of all the places you mention above. The poorer the country, the cost of living ( and travelling ) is lower. Cambodia is the poorest.
"First full day in Vietnam...Hanoi" Mcnamaras's photos around Hanoi, Vietnam (lk metropole hotel)
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hanoi hotel vietnam
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