Is Yangshuo Expensive?

Is Yangshuo expensive to visit?

Yangshuo is a frequently visited and budget-friendly place to visit. With a daily average travel cost of $72, it's somewhat less expensive than most other destinations in the world. When compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced destination. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Mumbai and Koh Phi Phi.

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How expensive is Yangshuo?

For a trip to Yangshuo, travelers spend on average $72 per day (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations from previous visitors. As this is an average cost, your individual spending may vary, especially since there's a wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options here. If you stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of some of free things to do in the area, you can stick close to the average budget. See more travel costs for Yangshuo here to see how all of the average spending costs pan out.

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

On average, a weekend trip to Yangshuo costs about $215 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 weekend trip costs $430.

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

A one week trip to Yangshuo costs about $502 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,004.

Is it expensive to backpack in Yangshuo?

With more than 7 hostels in the area, Yangshuo is a fairly popular backpacker destination for travelers looking to stay on a tight budget and have a fun time along the way. Here, hostels cost an average of $11 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms being more expensive. (See hostel prices in Yangshuo here.) There's a wide range in prices for beds, as the cheapest hostels cost $2, but the most expensive can be more than $35 per night.

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

• $4 for a dorm bed at Yangshuo Sudder Street Guesthouse
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• $8 for a dorm bed at How Flowers Hostel
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• $2 for a dorm bed at YangShuo Eden YHA
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Yangshuo?

In Yangshuo, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $23 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $17.

• Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
• Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour: $106
• Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
• Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
• Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
• 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
• Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
• Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45

Is food expensive in Yangshuo?

In Yangshuo, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $19 per day on food, which is less than the country's average of $23.

• Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
• 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138

Is transportation expensive in Yangshuo?

The prices of local transportation in Yangshuo can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $42 on local transportation per person per day, which is more 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.