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

Should you visit Deqin or Nara?

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 Nara. 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 Nara?

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.

Nara

As Japan's first capital, Nara offers a world of tradition and culture second only to the city of Kyoto. It is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are largely concentrated in the area of Nara Park. Here, it is also common to see many deer wandering freely amongst the temples and shrines.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, and The Best Cultural Tours in Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Nara or Deqin?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $63, while the average daily cost in Nara is $85. 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 Nara in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Deqin $35
    Nara $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Deqin $70
    Nara $104
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Nara

Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Nara? 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 Nara


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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: Nara Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $18
    Nara $5.83

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nara:

  • Kansai Airport (KIX):Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $240

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Nara?

Prices for flights to both Nara 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
    Nara $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nara

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

  • Eel Fishing and Cooking Experience in Kyoto: $72
  • Cooking class, learning how to make authentic sushi: $111
  • Full Day Nara E bike Tour and Osaka History Food Tour: $189

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Nara $7.81

Tours and Activities in Nara

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nara are as follows:

  • Nara Heijyo-Kyo Bike Tour in UNESCO World Heritage Site: $16
  • Nara Heijyo-Kyo Bike Tour in UNESCO World Heritage Site: $16
  • A completely private tour to meet your favorite tea: $22
  • A completely private tour to meet your favorite tea: $23
  • Nara Craft Tours - local Craft beers tour experience in Nara City: $27
  • Guided Uji Anime Walking Tour: $31
  • Private Bike Tour in Nara with Japanese Guide: $36
  • All must-sees in 3 hours - Nara Park Classic Tour! From JR Nara!: $42
  • Nara Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $55
  • Nara Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $55
  • Eigo Tour - Walk in Nara City: $65
  • Kyoto Uji Matcha Incense Making Experience (Reservations available for 2 people or more): $69

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Deqin $11
    Nara $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Nara, we can see that Nara 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 Nara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nara 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 Nara Expensive?.