Which place is cheaper, Yamaguchi or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Yamaguchi?
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 Yamaguchi. 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 Yamaguchi?
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.
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi, Japan is the capital city of the Yamaguchi Prefecture, located on the Western tip of Honshu, Japan. During medieval times, Yamaguchi City flourished and was essentially the capital of Japan when Kyoto was demolished by the Onin war. After 1551, the city lost this standing, although evidence of its precious prosperity can be found in the architecture and even in the planning of the city.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Yamaguchi $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Yamaguchi 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 Deqin and Yamaguchi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Yamaguchi $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Yamaguchi $98
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Yamaguchi
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Yamaguchi? 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.
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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: Yamaguchi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Deqin $19Yamaguchi $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yamaguchi
Also for Yamaguchi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yamaguchi Ube Airport To/From Yamaguch City Private Transfer: $397
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Yamaguchi?
Prices for flights to both Yamaguchi 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
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Food Meals for one dayDeqin $16Yamaguchi $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Yamaguchi $9.05
Tours and Activities in Yamaguchi
For Yamaguchi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Experience plan Yamaguchi city walking guided tour: $20
- Kiku Plan - Wagashi making and tea ceremony experience -: $24
- Sightseeing Bus Tour “Happiness Tours on the Yamaguchi-go A”: $37
- Fuji Plan - Kimono Experience and City Walk -: $37
- Yamaguchi City Tour: $64
- Ube City Experience Tour Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Yamaguchi $8.54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Deqin and Yamaguchi, we can see that Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yamaguchi 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 Yamaguchi Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.