Which place is cheaper, Guangxi or Hunan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hunan or Guangxi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hunan and Guangxi. 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.
Where Should I go: Hunan or Guangxi?
Hunan
The Hunan Province, China is a large, mountainous, land locked province on the eastern side of the country. Hunan is most famous for being the Province where Mao Zedong was born in 1893 and for their incredibly beautiful Wulingyuan Scenic Area. There are many different dialects, though the most common is the Changsha dialect that stretches from the cities of Chnagsha to Xiangtan.
Guangxi
An autonomous region in southern China, Guangxi is mainly known for its impressive landscapes - rivers, caves, and towering karst topography. The Li River winds through the province connecting Guilin and Yangshuo, Guangxi's most popular cities. Other attractions include waterfalls, beaches, rice terraces, and local culture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHunan $62Guangxi $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Hunan is $62, while the average daily cost in Guangxi is $0.00. 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 Hunan and Guangxi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHunan $28Guangxi -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHunan $56Guangxi $0.00
Compare Hotels in Hunan and Guangxi
Looking for a hotel in Hunan or Guangxi? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hunan $14Guangxi -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangxi
Also for Guangxi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Xingping hotel: $107
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Yangshuo from Longsheng (Ping'an / Dazhai ): $94
- Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Guilin hotel: $80
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
- Nanning Wuxu Airport Chauffeur Service, Nanning Airport Transfer, Pickup: $45
- Nanning Wuxu Airport Chauffeur Service, Nanning Airport Transfer, Pickup: $35
- [Airport Transfer] Nanning Airport / Nanning City Transfer High reputation for service! : $18
- Nanning Wuxu International Airport Private One-way Transfer : $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Hunan or Guangxi?
Prices for flights to both Guangxi and Hunan 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 dayHunan $21Guangxi -
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hunan $21Guangxi -
Tours and Activities in Guangxi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Guangxi.
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Yangshuo from Longji Rice Terraces: $195
- 1-Day Sanjiang Chengyang Tour and Ends of Guilin/Yangshuo from Longji Terraces: $210
- 1-Day Yangshuo Tour and Ends of Guilin from Longji Rice Terraces: $221
- Cruise Ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo Li River: $148
- Elephant Trunk Hill and Duxiu Peak Guilin Private Day Tour : $244
- Guilin Discovery Mini Group Day Tour: $92
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Nanning by Round Way Bullet Train: $186
- Li River Photography Mini Group Day Tour: $113
- Nanning Detian Waterfall Private Day Tour: $200
- Nature and Li River Private Day Tour: $137
- Private Day Tour to Xing'An Water Street and Ling Canal from Guilin: $244
- Private Day Tour to Yangshuo from Guilin: Yulong River, Li River Boat and More: $212
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHunan $15Guangxi -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hunan and Guangxi, we can see that Hunan is more expensive. And not only is Guangxi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guangxi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangxi 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 Hunan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hunan than you might in Guangxi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hunan Expensive? and Is Guangxi Expensive?.
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.