A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bagan vs. Wuhu for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bagan or Wuhu?

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 Bagan and Wuhu can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bagan or Wuhu?

Bagan

Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Wuhu

The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.

The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai.


Which place is cheaper, Wuhu or Bagan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Wuhu is $89. 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 Bagan and Wuhu in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bagan $4.76
    Wuhu $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bagan $9.52
    Wuhu $62
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Wuhu

Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Wuhu? 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.

Hotels in Bagan


Hotels in Wuhu


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bagan $2.31
    Wuhu $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:

  • From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Wuhu?

Prices for flights to both Wuhu and Bagan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bagan $3.85
    Wuhu $40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.

  • Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bagan $37
    Wuhu $19

Tours and Activities in Bagan

Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
  • Old Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $43
  • Private Bagan Cultural Tour : $46
  • Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
  • Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
  • Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
  • Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
  • Half Day Local Color Tour In Bagan: $57
  • Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
  • Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa : $67
  • Private Bagan day tour by car with horse cart: $70
  • Private Day Adventure Trip in Bagan : $71

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bagan -
    Wuhu $8.31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Wuhu, we can see that Wuhu is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu than you might in Bagan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Wuhu Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bagan or Wuhu?

Wuhu has a larger population, and is about 1690 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Wuhu, 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.