Which place is cheaper, Zhangjiajie or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Zhangjiajie can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
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.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $89, while the average daily cost in Zhangjiajie is $63. 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 Zhangjiajie in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Zhangjiajie 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Zhangjiajie much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zhangjiajie would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Zhangjiajie Expensive?.
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Zhangjiajie and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Guangzhou is around the same temperature as Zhangjiajie. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 29°C (85°F).
Zhangjiajie gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Zhangjiajie. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Zhangjiajie.
In October, Guangzhou is generally a little warmer than Zhangjiajie. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Zhangjiajie. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Zhangjiajie.
Guangzhou is much warmer than Zhangjiajie in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
Guangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Zhangjiajie. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Zhangjiajie and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Guangzhou is a little warmer than Zhangjiajie. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Zhangjiajie. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Guangzhou | Zhangjiajie | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |