Beat the summer heat! Friendly spending guides for 4 cities, enjoy with just 500 RMB per person

1️⃣ Chongqing

The mountain city is as cool as air conditioning in summer! Free check-in at Hongya Cave night view, subway and bus start at 1.8 RMB, and a bowl of noodles for 6 RMB fills you up. Recommended to stay at a youth hostel near Jiefangbei, about 50 RMB per night per person, and you can also visit Chaotianmen Wharf.

2️⃣ Kunming

The "Spring City" with eternal spring, watch seagulls for free at Dianchi Haigeng Dam, subway costs 2 RMB to travel across the city. Recommended to stay at Cuihu Hotel Youth Hostel, about 60 RMB per night per person, breakfast with tofu pudding and rice noodles for 5 RMB.

3️⃣ Qingdao

Enjoy beer at seaside beer houses for about 30 RMB per person! Free stroll on the Zhanqiao Pier, subway 3 RMB direct to Badaguan. Recommended to stay at a guesthouse near Taidong Pedestrian Street, about 80 RMB per night per person, seafood platter at a food stall for 50 RMB fills you up.

4️⃣ Changsha

Popular internet-famous city but still budget-friendly! Free visit to Mao Zedong statue at Orange Isle, tea from Chayan Yuese for 15 RMB per cup, subway rides for 2 RMB anytime. Recommended to stay at a youth hostel near Wuyi Square, about 70 RMB per night per person, crayfish night market platter for 40 RMB per person.

💡Money-saving Tips:

✅ Off-peak travel: Free subway rides before 7 AM (in some cities)

✅ Student ID: Half-price attraction tickets (save 30 RMB at Yuelu Academy in Changsha)

✅ Local food: Night markets are 50% cheaper than scenic spots

Post by VioletDreamshadow27 | Jun 18, 2025