Budget Travel Guide | A College Girl's Affordable Hawaii Trip

I visited Hawaii from April 15-21, and the weather was perfect—just a T-shirt + sunscreen jacket was enough. Total cost for 6 days & nights: ~18,000 RMB (excluding U.S. visa fees), broken down as: ✈️ Flights: 9,000+ RMB 🏨 Accommodation: 2,000+ RMB 🍴 Food + Activities + Souvenirs: 6,600+ RMB 🛫 Pre-Trip Prep Visa: U.S. visa required (check luggage ). Essential Apps: Uber (rides + food delivery) Google Maps (navigation) Airbnb/Booking (lodging) Google Translate ✈️ Flights Route: Shanghai → Tokyo Haneda (no transit visa) → Honolulu. Cost: 9,000 RMB (booked late due to visa delays). Pro tip: Book 2+ months early for fares as low as 7,000 RMB. 🚗 Transportation Uber: Link a credit card for easy rides. Bus: Cheaper but cash-only (get a bus card at ABC Stores). Freezing AC—bring a jacket! 🏨 Accommodation 4 girls, 1 room: Split a basic hotel near Ala Moana—6 nights for 2,000 RMB/person. Super worth it! 🌴 Itinerary (5 Days Oahu + 1 Day Big Island) DAY 1 📍 Ala Moana Beach (free, less crowded than Waikiki) + Ala Moana Center (shopping!). 📍 Waikiki Beach (free, golden sunset vibes 🌅). Nearby: International Market Place & Royal Hawaiian Center. DAY 2 📍 Kualoa Ranch (420 RMB): Movie sites tour (Jurassic Park, King Kong). A must for film buffs! DAY 3 📍 Ala Moana Center: Shopping + live performances. So lively! DAY 4 📍 Diamond Head ($5): Easy hike up a dormant volcano. Do it! DAY 5 📍 Big Island Day Trip (1,300 RMB flight + 2,200 RMB tour): Flew Honolulu → Kona (<1 hr). Four Seasons photo op: That iconic tree! 🌳 Tour lows: Felt like a "senior group." Highlights: Black Sand Beach (turtles!), Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls. Skip the shopping stops. DAY 6 ☀️ Beach chilling: Swam, sunbathed, soaked in the aloha vibes. 💰 Budget Hacks Eat local: ABC Stores for cheap snacks. Bus over Uber for long distances. Split costs: Group tours, shared rooms. Hawaii = ultimate relaxation! 🌺 #Hawaii #HawaiiTravel #BudgetTravel #Backpacking #Honolulu #TravelTips