Which place is cheaper, Datong or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Datong?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Datong?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, and The Best Adventure Tours to China.
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Guangzhou Prices
China PricesDatong Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $111Datong $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $111, while the average daily cost in Datong 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 Guangzhou and Datong in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $62Datong $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $124Datong $50
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Datong
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Datong? 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: Guangzhou Hotel Prices and Datong Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $15Datong $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Guangzhou Private Transfer & Chauffeur with Elite Assistant: $199
- Private Round-Trip Airport Transfers in English-speaking Services: $197
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $168
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $130
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Shenzhen private Transfer service.: $100
- Private Departure Transfer in English-speaking: Hotel to Airport: $99
- Guangzhou Private Airport Transfer & Arrival Assistance: $99
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- 1-Day Round-Trip Private Transfer to Gulong Gorge | Door-to-Door: $89
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou Round-Trip Private Transfer: $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Transfer or Tour to Yungang Grottoes&Hanging Temple: $102
- From 4-Day Private Tour to Pingyao with Transfer: $988
- Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong: $118
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Datong?
Prices for flights to both Datong and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $36Datong $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Private Cantonese Cooking Consultation and Custom Menu Planning: $19
- Guangzhou Local Life Street Food Tour Hidden Spots and Markets: $39
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Half Day Cantonese Cooking Class for Chinese Culinary Experience: $80
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Tanxiu Banquet Immersive Drama and Dinner Experience in Foshan: $98
- Guangzhou Night Tour with Pearl River Cruise & Dim Sum Dinner: $110
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $19Datong $27
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Relaxing Exploring Tour in Guangzhou: $156
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour in Your Way: $100
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
- 7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour: $200
- 8-Hour Guangzhou Private CityTour with Canton Tower and Top Sites: $194
- Big Buddha Statue Lotus Mountain Seagull Island Private Tour: $250
- Canton Fair Complex Private Tour Package Guangzhou: $65
- Canton Tower Observatory Ticket with Pearl River Night Cruise: $58
- Canton Tower Top and Pearl River Night Cruise: $249
- Chinese Classical Garden and Ancient Water Village Private Tour: $300
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car: $23
- Datong Yungang Grottoes Entry Ticket: $24
- Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket with Optional Tour Services: $24
- Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket Only: $33
- Pingyao Ancient City Scenic Area Pass Ticket Only: $36
- Yungang Ticket with Hanging Temple Access and English Maps: $45
- YungangGrottoe HangingTemple Private Self-guided Tour by Car: $79
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- Private day tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple in Datong: $100
- Hanging Temple Entry and Climbing Ticket: $100
- Private Guided Tour of Yungang Grottoes&hanging temple: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Datong $13
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Datong Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Datong?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Datong. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Datong, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.