7-8 Small Budget Trips Perfect for This City Budget Travelers

Everyone! Worried about crowded places and empty wallets during summer vacation? These 5 cities have been tested for great value—cheap tickets, lots of delicious food, convenient transportation. Students can enjoy 5 days with 3000 yuan, and parents with kids won’t feel the pinch! The focus is on having a great time while saving money, no need to walk endlessly! 🚶‍♀️→🛋️ 🌴 Zhangzhou · Fujian’s Hidden Food City (Eat to Full for 50 yuan per person) ✅ Money-saving tips: Attractions are almost free, snacks fill you up for 10 yuan 📍 Must-visit list: - Dongshan Island (Free beach! Rent an electric scooter for 30 yuan/day to circle the island, watch the sunrise without crowds) - Volcano Island Geological Park (Student tickets half price, colorful castle photo spots free for amazing shots) - Daimi Ancient Village (Boat ride 5 yuan/person, see ancient waterside houses, feels like traveling back to Jiangnan) 🍜 Food guide: - Four Fruit Soup 5 yuan/bowl (with 10 kinds of ingredients), Mazi (glutinous rice cake) 3 yuan each (freshly made and eaten) - Buy seafood at the market and have it cooked, 30 yuan per person for a seafood feast 💡 Money-saving tip: Stay at a homestay in Tongling Town, 100 yuan/night with sea views, ride a small electric scooter to explore the whole island 🌶️ Chongqing · Magical Mountain City Free Fun (Cable car cheaper than taxi) ✅ Money-saving tips: 80% of attractions are free, subway 5 yuan to tour the whole city 📍 Must-visit list: - Hongya Cave Night View (No need to enter the scenic area! Take photos of the full view for free at Qiansimen Bridge) - Liziba Light Rail Station (Observation deck for photos through the building, then take one more light rail stop for full experience) - Mountain City Trail (Tired of climbing? Old tea house by the road, 10 yuan for a cup of covered bowl tea to rest) 🍜 Food guide: - Local hotpot in residential buildings (50 yuan per person, free refills of crispy meat) - Street snacks: sour and spicy noodles 6 yuan, cold cake 3 yuan (relieves spiciness and fills you up) 💡 Money-saving tip: Don’t take taxis! Subway + walking is more convenient. Stay at a hostel near Jiefangbei, 50 yuan/night for shared rooms 🌻 Kunming · Summer Resort Flower City (Flowers cheaper than vegetables) ✅ Money-saving tips: Average 23°C, low ticket prices, buy flowers by weight 📍 Must-visit list: - Dianchi Haigeng Dam (Free to feed seagulls! Even better in winter) - Dounan Flower Market (20 yuan for a big bouquet of roses, perfect for photos) - Cuihu Park (Boat rental 30 yuan/hour, feeding red-billed gulls is super healing) 🍜 Food guide: - Jianxinyuan Crossing-the-bridge Rice Noodles (20 yuan/set, toppings piled high) - Zhuanxin Farmers Market (Grilled milk cheese 5 yuan, Paoluda 10 yuan, eat while strolling) 💡 Money-saving tip: Flowers are cheaper after 8 pm at the flower market. Stay in Guandu District, 30 minutes by subway to downtown 🌸 Yangzhou · Jiangnan Slow Life (Morning tea lasts two hours) ✅ Money-saving tips: Garden tickets half price for students, morning tea 20 yuan per person to fill up 📍 Must-visit list: - Slender West Lake (Lotus flowers are beautiful in July, fewer people and cooler in the evening) - Ge Garden / He Garden (Student tickets 20 yuan, see seasonal rockeries and hidden views) - Dongguan Street (Free to stroll! Buy Huangqiao sesame cakes as snacks) 🍜 Food guide: - Old brand morning tea (Three Ding buns + Jade shumai + Yangchun noodles, 20 yuan to eat until you can’t move) - Street stall Yang Eight Monsters ginger candy (10 yuan/box, loved by sweet and spicy fans) 💡 Money-saving tip: Rent shared bikes for 1 yuan/hour, cycling along the ancient canal is very pleasant. Stay in an old town homestay, walk to attractions 🏯 Luoyang · Ancient Capital Cultural Tour (History lovers rejoice) ✅ Money-saving tips: Many attractions free on Mondays, Hanfu rental 50 yuan/day 📍 Must-visit list: - Longmen Grottoes (Student ticket 60 yuan, the colossal Vairocana Buddha leaves you speechless) - Luoyi Ancient City (Free entry! Wear Hanfu for photos, feels like traveling back to the Tang Dynasty) - White Horse Temple (Ticket 35 yuan, see Indian/Thai style Buddhist halls, pretend you’re abroad) 🍜 Food guide: - Old town cross street night market (Grilled gluten 3 yuan, Noturn soup 8 yuan, 10 yuan for 3 dishes) - Beef soup 10 yuan (free refill of pancake strips, warms your heart) 💡 Money-saving tip: Rent Hanfu with makeup and hairstyle for 50 yuan/day to take photos all over the city. Stay in the old town to walk to the night market 💸 Summary for Students/Budget Travelers: - Choose second-class high-speed rail tickets, book 15 days in advance for cheaper prices - Stay in hostels/homestays near subway stations in the city center to save on transportation - Eat where locals go, street food is cheaper and tastier than trendy restaurants - Bring student ID for half-price or free tickets at many attractions Everyone, you can have a super fun summer vacation without spending a lot! These 5 cities each have their own charm, whether you love food, shopping, or photography, you’ll find your perfect way to enjoy~ 👉 Follow me for the next post sharing a detailed guide on "Exploring a City with 300 yuan," budget travelers no longer need to plan!