Zhejiang is a coastal province in eastern China, on the southern shore of the Yangtze River Delta and the East China Sea. It is one of China's smallest provinces by land area yet one of its wealthiest and most densely populated, anchored by the historic capital Hangzhou and its famous West Lake. Zhejiang is celebrated for its canal-laced water towns, sacred Buddhist mountain of Putuo Shan, tea plantations, and a coastline scattered with thousands of islands.
Local currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Zhejiang.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- CNY 60-120 ($9-18)
- Budget
- CNY 180-320 ($27-48)
- Midrange
- CNY 400-750 ($60-112)
- Luxury
- CNY 900-2500+ ($134-373+)
Food
- Street
- CNY 5-15 ($0.75-2.24)
- Local
- CNY 25-50 ($3.73-7.45)
- Midrange
- CNY 80-180 ($11.92-26.83)
- Fine
- CNY 300-800+ ($44.71-119.23+)
Transport
- Bus
- CNY 1-3 ($0.15-0.45)
- Taxi
- CNY 15-40 ($2.24-5.96)
- Airport
- CNY 20-120 ($2.98-17.88)
- Daytrip
- CNY 30-100 ($4.47-14.90)
Activities
- Museum
- CNY 0-60 ($0-8.94)
- Sites
- CNY 20-80 ($2.98-11.92)
- Tour
- CNY 150-400 ($22.35-59.62)
- Excursion
- CNY 100-500 ($14.90-74.52)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Zhejiang costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.