Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Jingdezhen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hue and Jingdezhen can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hue or Jingdezhen?
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Jingdezhen $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Jingdezhen is $58. 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 Hue and Jingdezhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Jingdezhen $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Jingdezhen $60
Compare Hotels in Hue and Jingdezhen
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Jingdezhen? 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: Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Jingdezhen $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.48
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Short Taxi Ride$0.88
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $5.91
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.10
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.41
- Private transfer from Phu Bai Airport to Hue city center: $9.30
- Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $12
- Hue and Hoi An/ Da Nang City Shuttle Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center to Hue Train Station: $13
- Hue City: Private Transfer to/from Phu Bai International …: $14
- Phu Bai airport to/from Hue City Center - Private Transfer: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Jingdezhen?
Prices for flights to both Jingdezhen and Hue 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 dayHue $15Jingdezhen $20
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.99
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.80
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.20
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Private Healthy Cooking Class In Ancient Vietnamese Garden: $20
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Walking street food tour: $30
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $31
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $31
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
- Hue Walking Food Tour: $35
- Best Hue Street Food Tour: $35
- Exploring Hue Food Tour with Local Guide : $35
- Home Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Girl: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Jingdezhen $7.98
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.79
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.12
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.20
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.60
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $3.82
- Hue City Tour by Private Car & English Speaking Driver: $8.80
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.23
- Sightseeing Travel Bus from Hue to Hoi An: $12
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $15
- Hue Hoi An Bus Tour Sightseeing via Hai Van Pass 4 Stops: $15
- Sightseeing Bus from Hue to Hoi An (Seat in Coach): $15
- Hue Imperial City Sightseeing Full-Day Trip From Hue: $16
- From Hue : Full-Day Hue Imperial City Tour with Lunch: $16
- Hue : City Highlights Full Day Tour with Lunch: $16
- BUS TOUR HUE - PHONG NHA: $16
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Jingdezhen $38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.00
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Jingdezhen, we can see that Jingdezhen is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Jingdezhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jingdezhen than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Jingdezhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Jingdezhen?
Jingdezhen has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Jingdezhen, 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.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Jingdezhen?
Jingdezhen has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Jingdezhen in the Summer?
Both Jingdezhen and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
In July, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Jingdezhen. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Jingdezhen. In July, Hue usually receives less rain than Jingdezhen. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Jingdezhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Hue or Jingdezhen in the Autumn?
Both Jingdezhen and Hue during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hue is a little warmer than Jingdezhen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in October than Jingdezhen. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Jingdezhen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Hue or Jingdezhen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Jingdezhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the winter, Hue is much warmer than Jingdezhen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Hue usually receives more rain than Jingdezhen. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Jingdezhen 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Hue or Jingdezhen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hue as well as Jingdezhen. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Hue is generally a little warmer than Jingdezhen. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. Hue usually gets less rain in April than Jingdezhen. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Jingdezhen 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Jingdezhen and Hue
| Hue | Jingdezhen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.