Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Yangshuo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Yangshuo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Aqaba or Yangshuo?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Aqaba and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Yangshuo? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Yangshuo $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman: Day Trip Petra & Wadi Rum Guided Tour with Transfer: $490
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Private Transfer: From Amman City To Wadi Rum: $209
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Aqaba Or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea, Jordan: $185
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Allenby King Hussein Bridge: $173
- Aqaba King Hussein Airport (AQJ): Transfer to Aqaba hotels: $162
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Aqaba Border Yitzhak Rabin Terminal to Petra Private Transfer: $140
- Wadi Araba Border (Eilat) Private Transfer To Petra: $135
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Hotels: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $42Yangshuo $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $63
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Yangshuo $23
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $54
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 2 Days 1 Night in Wadi Rum Jeep Tour: $204
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
- 2-Hour Desert Guided Activities Tour in Wadi Rum: $50
- 2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba : $48
- 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2-day Hiking Adventure and Jeep Tour from Wadi Rum: $183
- 3 Days Wadi Rum Jebel Burdah Tour: $241
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Yangshuo $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Yangshuo, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Yangshuo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Aqaba experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Aqaba or Yangshuo in the Summer?
Both Yangshuo and Aqaba during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Aqaba this time of the year. Aqaba is around the same temperature as Yangshuo in the summer. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Yangshuo. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round.
In the autumn, Aqaba is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aqaba in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yangshuo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Yangshuo. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 14°C (57°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year.
Aqaba is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the spring. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Aqaba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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