A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Deqin vs. Kao-hsiung for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Deqin or Kao-hsiung?

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 Deqin and Kao-hsiung. 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: Deqin or Kao-hsiung?

Deqin

Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.

Kao-hsiung

Kaohsiung is the second-most populated city and also the largest port city in the country, located in the south of Taiwan. Compared to Taipei, the lifestyle in Kaohsiung is laid-back and noticeably slower, populated with friendly locals. However, with Taipei in the spotlight, Kaohsiung is often overlooked, though it offers so much in the way of art and culture, history, and delicious food.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Taiwan.


Which place is cheaper, Kao-hsiung or Deqin?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Kao-hsiung is $105. 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 Deqin and Kao-hsiung in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Deqin $36
    Kao-hsiung $58
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Deqin $72
    Kao-hsiung $116
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Kao-hsiung

Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Kao-hsiung? 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 Deqin


Hotels in Kao-hsiung


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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: Kao-hsiung Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $19
    Kao-hsiung $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kao-hsiung

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kao-hsiung:

  • Guanziling Resorts to Kaohsiung Airport KHH Departure Transfer: $50
  • Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $50
  • Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Guanziling Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $101
  • Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Taitung Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $157
  • Kaohsiung Airport -> Kaohsiung Hotel Private Transfer (Large room for luggage) : $35
  • Kaohsiung International Airport and Kaohsiung City Transfer: $41
  • Private Kaohsiung Airport to Taitung Resorts Arrival Transfer: $78
  • Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Kaohsiung Port: $81
  • Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Kaohsiung Port : $73
  • Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Airport to Kenting: $138
  • Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): $73
  • Private Transfer from Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): $81

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Kao-hsiung?

Prices for flights to both Kao-hsiung and Deqin 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
    Deqin $16
    Kao-hsiung $32

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Kao-hsiung $21

Tours and Activities in Kao-hsiung

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kao-hsiung are as follows:

  • Kaohsiung Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $48
  • Private Classic Kaohsiung Day Tour: $75
  • Food and Culture Walking Tour in Tainan: $78
  • Day Tour to Qigu Salt Mountain, Chikan Tower and Anping Castle : $87
  • Siao Liuchiu-Coral Island One Day Tour: $100
  • Private Custom Kaohsiung Day Tour: $100
  • Half-day tour Kaohsiung: $103
  • Kaohsiung Walking Day Tour: $130
  • Kaohsiung Suburbs Full-Day Tour: $150
  • Kaohsiung /Pingtung Day Tour : $150
  • Kaohsiung: Experience the Riverside : $159
  • Private Tour Alishan Culture and Ecology from Kaohsiung: $160

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Deqin $11
    Kao-hsiung $10


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

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