Which place is cheaper, Hebei or Hunan?
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 Hunan and Hebei. 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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hunan is $62, while the average daily cost in Hebei is $77. 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 Hebei in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Hunan or Hebei? 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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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hunan and Hebei, we can see that Hebei is more expensive. And not only is Hunan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hunan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hunan 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 Hunan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hunan Expensive? and Is Hebei Expensive?.