Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Hue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hue or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Vietnam, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $48Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $48, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $23Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $46Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Hue and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Yangshuo? 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 $12Yangshuo $42
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:
- Hue city day trip with Guide, lunch &transfer from Chan May Port : $169
- Golden Bridge Trip with Guide, Lunch &transfer from Chan May Port: $165
- Da Nang: Private Car Transfer to Hue Via My Son Sanctuary: $139
- Private Transfer from Hue (HUI) Airport to Dong Hoi: $135
- Private Transfer From Hue To Phong Nha: $135
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass &Sightseeing Private: $135
- Private Transfer To Hue Via My Son Sanctuary :Hoi An/Da Nang: $131
- Hue & Hoi An Transfer: Private Car Sightseeing Trip: $131
- Private Car Transfer to Hue Via Hai Van Pass & Golden Bridge: $131
- Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with fabulous stops: $125
- From Bach Ma National Park Private Car Transfer: $121
- Private Transfer: Hoi An City Center - Hue City Center: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $15Yangshuo $19
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Yangshuo $23
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:
- Hue - Bach Ma National Park Group Tour : $300
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Hue City: Full-Day Guided Tour - Imperial City - All Inclusive: $59
- Hue Private Guided Tour : Citadel, Royal tombs, Thien Mu pagoda: $57
- 1-day Hue full day city tour: $39
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,731
- 2 Day Motorbike Tour from Hue to Hoi An by Mister T Easy Rider: $160
- 2,5 hours walking tour inside Hue Imperial city: $35
- 2-Day Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave Adventure from Hue: $250
- 2-Day Sa Pa Adventure with Trekking and Ethnic Homestay: $88
- 2.5 hours Hue Walking Tour with Tour Guide: $19
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.79Yangshuo $33
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 Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hue as well as Yangshuo. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Hue is generally around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 29°C (85°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. Hue usually gets less rain in July than Yangshuo. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season. September to December in Hue is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
Both Yangshuo and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Hue is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Hue. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Hue is September to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo and Hue during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Hue is much warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hue in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Yangshuo. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. March to August is the dry season in Hue.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Hue or Yangshuo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In April, Hue is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 26°C (80°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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