Which place is cheaper, Shiretoko National Park or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park?
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 Guilin and Shiretoko National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Shiretoko National Park?
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
Shiretoko National Park
Shiretoko National Park, Japan is comprises the entire Shiretoko Penninusla in the northeast island of Hokkaido. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered to be one of the most remote areas in Japan with very few and very small settlements. This makes Shiretoko the perfect place for a fun hiking and camping adventure.
While the park is open year round, the weather in the area tends to greatly affect the enjoyment of your trip due to harsh winters and heavy rain at the end of summer. There is a short period from May to early July that is considered the best time to visit due to slightly less rain and comfortable temperatures around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $67Shiretoko National Park $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $67, while the average daily cost in Shiretoko National Park is $74. 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 Guilin and Shiretoko National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $34Shiretoko National Park $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $68Shiretoko National Park $66
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Shiretoko National Park
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Shiretoko National Park? 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: Shiretoko National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guilin $5.76Shiretoko National Park $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin International Airport (KWL) to Downtown Hotel: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang International Aiport to Guilin Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Four Lakes Night Cruise with Round-trip Transfer: $57
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $57
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dongguan Transfer: $71
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Guilin hotel: $92
- Guilin Private Transfer (English-speaking) Between Guilin Hotels & Yangshuo: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Shiretoko National Park?
Prices for flights to both Shiretoko National Park and Guilin 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 dayGuilin $22Shiretoko National Park $25
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Shiretoko National Park $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$17
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guilin Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terrace 4 days tour: $21
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $45
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours: $50
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $59
- Private Bike Tour: Yangshuo Countryside: $72
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide: $72
- Yangshuo Old Town and Li River Cruise from Guilin: $72
- One Day Private Longshen Rice Terraces Tour Including Lunch: $73
- Half/Full day Yangshuo Cuiping hill Sunset Private Tour: $73
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Mountain Sunrise Private Tour: $77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.72Shiretoko National Park $10
When comparing the travel costs between Guilin and Shiretoko National Park, we can see that Shiretoko National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Shiretoko National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Shiretoko National Park. Furthermore, many travelers come to Shiretoko National Park for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Guilin is generally much warmer than Shiretoko National Park. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Shiretoko National Park fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guilin usually receives more rain than Shiretoko National Park. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Shiretoko National Park receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuilin 30°C (86°F)Shiretoko National Park 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Shiretoko National Park. Additionally, many visitors come to Shiretoko National Park in the autumn for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
Guilin is much warmer than Shiretoko National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Shiretoko National Park fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
Guilin usually gets more rain in October than Shiretoko National Park. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Shiretoko National Park receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuilin 23°C (73°F)Shiretoko National Park 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park in the Winter?
Both Shiretoko National Park and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Shiretoko National Park can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Guilin is much warmer than Shiretoko National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Shiretoko National Park averages at about -6°C (20°F).
In January, Guilin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Shiretoko National Park. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Shiretoko National Park receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuilin 10°C (49°F)Shiretoko National Park -6°C (20°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Shiretoko National Park in the Spring?
Both Shiretoko National Park and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Shiretoko National Park because of the natural beauty.
The weather in Shiretoko National Park can be very cold. In April, Guilin is generally much warmer than Shiretoko National Park. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Shiretoko National Park fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Shiretoko National Park. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Shiretoko National Park receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuilin 20°C (68°F)Shiretoko National Park 5°C (40°F)
Typical Weather for Shiretoko National Park and Guilin
| Guilin | Shiretoko National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -6°C (20°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | -7°C (19°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | -3°C (28°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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.