A Travel Price Comparison for China Jingdezhen vs. Chengdu for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Chengdu?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Chengdu 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: Jingdezhen or Chengdu?

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.

Chengdu

Chengdu is in China's Sichuan Provence and is in what is known as the Red Basin. It is a particularly fertile region in China that is known for its agriculture. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as the "Land of Milk and Honey". The Funan River cuts through the city but has almost no boat traffic anymore. The city itself has a wonderful relaxed vibe compared to the rest of China and is filled with green parks and places to relax. It is considered one of the most livable cities in China.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to China, and The Best Budget Tours to China.


Which place is cheaper, Chengdu or Jingdezhen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $58, while the average daily cost in Chengdu is $50. 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 Jingdezhen and Chengdu in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jingdezhen $30
    Chengdu $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jingdezhen $60
    Chengdu $42
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Chengdu

Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Chengdu? 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.

Hotels in Jingdezhen


Hotels in Chengdu


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jingdezhen $12
    Chengdu $5.94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chengdu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chengdu:

  • Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Chengdu - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
  • Chengdu to Chengdu Airport (CTU) - Departure Private Transfer: $21
  • Chengdu Panda Breeding Base Ticket w/ Private Transfer/Guide: $23
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chengdu International Airport (CTU): $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chengdu International Airport (CTU) to Hotel: $23
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chengdu Train Stations: $23
  • Private Transfer Chengdu (TFU & CTU) Airport Pickup Service: $29
  • Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Chengdu Railway Station: $30
  • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Transfer to Downtown Hotel: $32
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chengdu Airport (CTU or TFU) to Hotel: $34
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chengdu Airport (CTU or TFU): $34
  • Private Transfer from Chengdu City Hotels to Airport: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Chengdu?

Prices for flights to both Chengdu and Jingdezhen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jingdezhen $20
    Chengdu $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chengdu

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chengdu.

  • Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show And Hotpot Dinner Evening Tour: $40
  • Half-Day Chinese Bun Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $56
  • Private Sichuan Cooking Class including Local Wet Market Visit: $59
  • Sichuan cooking class half day tour: $60
  • Chengdu evening food tour by local guide: $60
  • Discovery more Chengdu evening food tour with locals : $65
  • Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats: $69
  • Half-Day Dandan Noodles Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $70
  • Sichuan Opera Show VIP Seat Tickets w/ Transfer or Dinner: $72
  • Half Day Chengdu Tofu Making Class with Mapo Tofu Cooking: $72
  • Half-Day Chengdu Farm Cooking Class & Spice Market Exploration: $75
  • Half-Day Private Sichuan Hot-Pot Cooking Class with Local Spice Market Visit: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jingdezhen $8.00
    Chengdu $16

Tours and Activities in Chengdu

Here are a few actual costs in Chengdu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • local people's opera house experience: $10
  • Chengdu Panda Research Base Tickets And Half Day Tour(Private): $16
  • Chengdu Panda Base and Dujiangyan One-Day Private Tour: $17
  • Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket - Shu Feng Ya Yun: $17
  • Skip the Line: Best Sichuan Opera Show in Chengdu Ticket: $19
  • Skip the Line: Sichuan Opera Chengdu Ticket: $21
  • Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket: $22
  • Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket: $22
  • Panda Breeding Center (Panda Base) & Taoism temple tour: $28
  • Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket: $29
  • Chengdu Sichuan Opera Evening Show Ticket-Shu Feng Yan Yun : $29
  • Private Half-Day Walking Tour Unveil Night Life of Chengdu: $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jingdezhen $38
    Chengdu $3.94


When comparing the travel costs between Jingdezhen and Chengdu, we can see that Jingdezhen is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jingdezhen Expensive? and Is Chengdu Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Jingdezhen or Chengdu?

Chengdu has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Jingdezhen. When comparing the sizes of Jingdezhen and Chengdu, 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.