A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chongqing vs. Dewa Sanzan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chongqing or Dewa Sanzan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Chongqing and Dewa Sanzan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Chongqing or Dewa Sanzan?

Chongqing

Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.

Dewa Sanzan

Dewa Sanzan, Japan is a picturesque city in the Tohoku region which consists solely of the three sacred mountains: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. The mountains are considered holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and are a popular pilgrimage site, especially since many ascetic pilgrims live in the mountains and are occasionally spotted throughout the various hiking trails.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best Contiki Tours to Japan, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Dewa Sanzan or Chongqing?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Chongqing Prices
    China Prices
    Dewa Sanzan Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Chongqing $106
    Dewa Sanzan $86

The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $106, while the average daily cost in Dewa Sanzan is $86. 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 Chongqing and Dewa Sanzan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chongqing $50
    Dewa Sanzan $29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chongqing $100
    Dewa Sanzan $58
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Dewa Sanzan

Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Dewa Sanzan? 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 Chongqing


Hotels in Dewa Sanzan


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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: Dewa Sanzan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chongqing $19
    Dewa Sanzan $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:

  • [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
  • Private Round-Trip Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) : $60
  • Private One Way Transfer (English Service) between Airport & Hotel & Cruise Port: $99
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $39
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chongqing: $24
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier to Hotel: $39
  • Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
  • Wulong 5-Day Tour with Hotel & Transfers: $687
  • Wulong 3-Day Tour with Hotel & Transfers: $497
  • 5-Day Private Tour with Hotel & Transfers: $497
  • Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Dewa Sanzan?

Prices for flights to both Dewa Sanzan and Chongqing 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
    Chongqing $43
    Dewa Sanzan $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing

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

  • Qingyu Banquet Experience with Show and Dinner: $51
  • Half-Day Cultural Immersion with Cooking Class: $80
  • Food Tour with Old Town and Magical Night Views: $93
  • Chongqing Food Tour: $93
  • 3 HR Chongqing Food Tour: $110
  • Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
  • Magical Chongqing Art Performance and Food Tour: $297

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chongqing $14
    Dewa Sanzan $9.56

Tours and Activities in Chongqing

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

  • 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $117
  • 1 Day Private Tour to UNESCO Dazu Rock Carvings from Chongqing: $156
  • 1 Day Private tour to Chongqing Wulong National Geology Park: $168
  • 1-Day Chongqing City Private Tour with the Hot pot Lunch: $157
  • 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
  • 3Days Chongqing Cyber City✖ Wulong Karst Cave Adventure: $750
  • 4D3N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang: $628
  • All-In-One Chongqing Trendy Spots Private Tour: $220
  • ChongQing Guanyinqiao: A 3-Hour Urban Adventure: $80
  • Chongqing 10 Hour Private Customized City Tour: $161
  • Chongqing 1949 Ticket Epic Historical Spectacle: $41
  • Chongqing Adventure: Underwater Museum,816 Cave&Wuling Gorge: $134

Tours and Activities in Dewa Sanzan

For Dewa Sanzan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Mount Haguro E-Bike Sightseeing Tour in Yamagata, Japan: $202
  • Tsuruoka & Dewa-Sanzan Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $249

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chongqing $7.01
    Dewa Sanzan $7.53


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

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


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