Which place is cheaper, Heilongjiang or Hebei?
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 Hebei and Heilongjiang can help you decide which place is right for you.
A northern province of China located near Beijing, Hebei is situated to the north of the Yellow River and to the east of the Taihang Mountains with parts touching the Yellow Sea to the east. It is best known for the Chengde Mountain Resort, the imperial summer residence of the Qing-dynasty emperors which features 18th-century palaces, gardens, and pagodas ringed by Buddhist temples.
The Heilongjiang Province is the furthest northeast province in China, bordering Russia. The Province is best known for their long, cold, snowy winters, making them a popular destination for winter sports and ice festivals. Due to the proximity to Russia, Heilongjiang has a lot of Russian influenced buildings and practices; don't be surprised to see some signs written in both Mandarin and Russian in the border towns!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hebei is $77, while the average daily cost in Heilongjiang is $52. 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 Hebei and Heilongjiang in more detail.
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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hebei and Heilongjiang, we can see that Hebei is more expensive. And not only is Heilongjiang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Heilongjiang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Heilongjiang 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 Hebei would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hebei than you might in Heilongjiang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hebei Expensive? and Is Heilongjiang Expensive?.