Is Guilin Expensive?

Is Guilin expensive to visit?

Guilin is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $67. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs, comparable to places like Jakarta and Mumbai.

Guilin, China

How expensive is Guilin?

The average cost of traveling to Guilin can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $67 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Guilin here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Guilin?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Guilin will cost around $200 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $401.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Guilin?

On average, a one week trip to Guilin costs about $468 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $936.

Is it expensive to backpack in Guilin?

Guilin is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 4 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $5 per night. (See hostel prices in Guilin here.) Keep in mind that you'll find a wide range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $7 and the cheapest around $4 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Guilin.

• $4 for a dorm bed at CyanBox Hostel
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• $7 for a dorm bed at Guilin Murphy Youth Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Guilin?

Activities and things to do in Guilin can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $28 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Private Day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces and Long Hair Village: $130
• Guilin Classic Li River Day Tour Including West Street: $111
• Private Day Tour of Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain and Yulong Bamboo Boat: $126
• Xingping Xianggong Hill and Yangshuo Countryside Classic Day Tour: $136
• Half-day Xingping photographic Sunrise tour with the Fisherman: $157
• 1-Day Longji Terrace Fields-Pingan village Tour with the English Speaking Driver: $79
• Li River Bamboo boat Cruise & Yangshuo Village private day tour: $160
• Private Yangshuo Day Tour from Guilin: $249

Is food expensive in Guilin?

Food in Guilin can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $22 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $23. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
• Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286

Is transportation expensive in Guilin?

Local transportation in Guilin can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $6 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $16. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.