Should you visit Guangzhou or Datong?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Datong can help you decide which place is right for you.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
Which city is cheaper, Datong or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $81, while the average daily cost in Datong is $51. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Guangzhou and Datong in more detail.
Accommodation
Guangzhou's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $104. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $52.
The prices for places to stay in Datong can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $21, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $42.
Food
The average traveler spends about $18 per day in Guangzhou for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about $18 per day in Datong for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Guangzhou $18
Datong $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
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Pearl River Night Dinner Cruise in Guangzhou:
$73
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The Great Guangzhou Food Tour with Authentic Flavors:
$81
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From Pearl River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner:
$87
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Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner:
$90
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Guangzhou Night Tour of Pearl River Cruise with Buffet Dinner:
$91
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Night Pearl River Cruise with Buffet Dinner:
$98
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Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou:
$139
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Private Guangzhou food tour:
$150
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Half day private layover tour with Cantonese dim sum lunch/dinner:
$160
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Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Pearl River Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner:
$160
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3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit:
$161
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Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner:
$166
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Guangzhou is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $13 per person, per day, on local transportation in Guangzhou.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Datong than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $11 on transportation in Datong on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
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Private Day Trip Of Beijing From Your Guangzhou's hotel Including Transfer Service:
$1,300
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Round Trip Private Transfer Guangzhou CAN Airport to Guangzhou City by Minibus:
$508
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Private transfer service from Guangzhou to Hong Kong (7-seater Alphard van):
$495
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Guangzhou & Fushan to Hong Kong Private Transfer:
$422
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Private Transfer From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hong Kong City:
$179
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Private Round-Trip Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
$169
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Private Airport Transfer From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou City:
$155
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Chimelong Circus Show with Private Transfer in Guangzhou:
$139
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Ticket to Chimelong International Circus with Hotel Transfer Service:
$116
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Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer:
$109
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Round Trip Private Transfer Guangzhou CAN Airport to Guangzhou by Car or Minivan:
$105
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Zhuhai City Private Arrival Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport:
$101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Datong Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes:
$100
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Datong Railway Station Private Departure Transfer from City Hotels:
$30
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Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer:
$12
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Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall:
$100
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Private Day tour of Datong From Beijing Including Transfer Service:
$828
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Private One Way Transfer Service to Pingyao from Datong:
$179
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Private One Way Transfer from Datong to Beijing:
$211
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Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall:
$58
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Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong:
$70
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Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Wutaishan Mountain from Datong:
$190
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Private Transfer Service from Datong to Pingyao Ancient City:
$238
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Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel:
$29
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Guangzhou typically cost an average of $16 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing expenses in Datong, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $23 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Day Classic Tour in Guangzhou China:
$154
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1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport:
$276
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1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport:
$260
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1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour:
$185
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10-Day Private Tour from Guangzhou to Guilin and Nanning:
$2,460
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10-Day Private Tour from Guangzhou to Yangshuo and Nanning by car:
$2,560
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2 Days Guangzhou Private Tour from Airport:
$527
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2-Day Beijing Private Flexible Tour with Great Wall from Guangzhou by Air:
$741
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2-Day PRI Tour to Kulangsu Island and Tulou by Round-way Flight from Guangzhou:
$1,096
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2-Day Private Customized Harbin Tour from Guangzhou by Air:
$1,118
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2-Day Private Danxia Mountain and Nanhua Monastery Tour From Guangzhou by Bullet Train:
$594
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2-Day Private Guilin & Yangshuo tour from Guangzhou:
$485
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
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Datong Hot Pot Foodie Tour:
$51
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Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour:
$70
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Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern:
$70
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Private Taipei Sunrise Tour in Yangmingshan National Park:
$70
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Half Day Private Tour to Yangmingshan National Park and Yehliu Geopark:
$80
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Taipei Private Car Charter Tour:
$82
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Private Tour to Maokon, Chih Nan Temple & Gondola Experience:
$92
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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour:
$100
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Private Datong Day Tour Arranged by Local Tour Guide Nancy:
$100
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Full-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup:
$100
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Northern Taiwan and Taipei Countryside Full-Day Private Tour:
$100
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4 Hour Private Walking Tour of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong:
$101
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Guangzhou may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Datong, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $11.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Datong, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Datong much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Datong would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Datong 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Datong.
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