A Travel Price Comparison for China Deqin vs. Tianjin for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Deqin or Tianjin?

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 Tianjin. 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 Tianjin?

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.

Tianjin

Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.

Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.

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Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Deqin?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $64, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $76. 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 Tianjin in more detail.



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

Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Tianjin? 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 Tianjin


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $18
    Tianjin $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin

Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
  • Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport: $280
  • Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $106
  • One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
  • Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
  • Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing by English Speaking Driver: $138
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
  • Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
  • Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Any Tianjin Railway Station: $28
  • Private Round-Trip Transfer: Tianjin Hotels to Mutianyu Great Wall: $212
  • Private Tianjin Airport Arrival Transfer to Beijing Hotels: $98

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Tianjin?

Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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
    Tianjin $20

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Tianjin $10

Tours and Activities in Tianjin

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.

  • 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Private Shopping Tour: $120
  • Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
  • 4-Hour Private Tianjin Walking Tour with Dim Sum: $168
  • 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
  • Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
  • Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
  • Tianjin Port-up To Beijing City Self-Guide Tour and Drop-off at Beijing Hotel: $192
  • Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
  • Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
  • Private Custom Beijing City Day Tour from Tianjin City: $224
  • 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
  • Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238

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


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


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