Which place is cheaper, Pyeongchang or Hangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hangzhou and Pyeongchang. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China, about an hour by train from Shanghai, renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Each year it attracts more than 20 million tourists who come to see what the city has to offer. Set amongst the natural scenery of lakes and mountains, Hangzhou is modern city that coexists with the old. Historic pagodas and cultural sites built around the central lake sit like they belong amidst the skyscrapers and bustling markets of today.
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hangzhou is $65, while the average daily cost in Pyeongchang is $114. 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 Hangzhou and Pyeongchang in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hangzhou:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hangzhou:
Prices for flights to both Pyeongchang and Hangzhou 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.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hangzhou:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hangzhou.
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hangzhou and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Hangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hangzhou 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang than you might in Hangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hangzhou Expensive? and Is Pyeongchang Expensive?.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Hangzhou as well as Pyeongchang.
In July, Hangzhou is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 29°C (85°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Hangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hangzhou usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Hangzhou gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Pyeongchang and Hangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Hangzhou is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hangzhou averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. In October, Hangzhou usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Hangzhou gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Pyeongchang and Hangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Pyeongchang in the winter. The weather in Hangzhou can be very cold. In the winter, Hangzhou is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hangzhou in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).
Hangzhou usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Pyeongchang. Hangzhou gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hangzhou and Pyeongchang.
In April, Hangzhou is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hangzhou average around 16°C (61°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Hangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Hangzhou usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Hangzhou gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Hangzhou | Pyeongchang | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |