Which place is cheaper, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
In the heart of the Anhui Province of China is the stunning Mount Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain. This UNESCO World Heritage Site draws in visitors from around the world to take in the stunning views and conquer a new challenge.
Mount Huangshan is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of this, most of the towns and regions around it also use the name Huangshan. Even the closest town, Tunxi, has begun going by Huangshan City. Keep this in mind as it could potentially cause some confusion in transit.
The whole of Huangshan has 36 separate peaks rising approximately 1,800 meters into the air. It is often covered in a spiritual-feeling mist that makes the peaks appear to live in the clouds. It has inspired artists for centuries, and is often thought to be the model for the typical mountain ranges seen in ancient Chinese paintings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is $57. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $50
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $9.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To Abu Dhabi: $26
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $26
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi city to Abu Dhabi Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Port: $38
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport (DXB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi Hotels: $43
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain):
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Shuttle Bus to Tangkou for Two$3.59
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Prices for flights to both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $27
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn: Entry Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.12
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$63
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Two Cable Car Passes$22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Summer?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Autumn?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Abu Dhabi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round.
It's quite cold in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the winter. In the winter, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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