Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Guilin?
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 Guilin and Suzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $67, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $102. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guilin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guilin 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou than you might in Guilin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Suzhou Expensive?.
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Guilin. When comparing the sizes of Guilin and Suzhou, 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 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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Suzhou.
Guilin is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guilin usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Suzhou.
In the autumn, Guilin is a little warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guilin in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
Guilin usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Suzhou and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
The weather in Suzhou can be very cold. In January, Guilin is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 10°C (49°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In January, Guilin usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Suzhou and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit.
Guilin is a little warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Suzhou. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Guilin | Suzhou | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |