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

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Chongqing?

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 Chongqing 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 Chongqing?

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.

Chongqing

Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.

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, Chongqing or Jingdezhen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Jingdezhen Prices
    China Prices
    Chongqing Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Jingdezhen $78
    Chongqing $111

The average daily cost (per person) in Jingdezhen is $78, while the average daily cost in Chongqing is $111. 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 Chongqing in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jingdezhen $32
    Chongqing $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jingdezhen $64
    Chongqing $106
Compare Hotels in Jingdezhen and Chongqing

Looking for a hotel in Jingdezhen or Chongqing? 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 Chongqing


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jingdezhen $13
    Chongqing $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:

  • Chongqing Private Transfer Airport Train Station Hotel Luxury Car: $10
  • Chongqing Airport Private Transfer: $22
  • [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! : $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer:Any Chongqing Railway Station to Hotel: $24
  • Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $25
  • Private Transfer from Chongqing hotel to Chongqing Train Station: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier to Hotel: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $29
  • Private Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $29
  • Private Transfer: Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier to Airport (CKG): $30
  • Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Chauffeur Service, Chongqing Airport Transfer, Pickup: $30
  • Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport CKG: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Jingdezhen or Chongqing?

Prices for flights to both Chongqing 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 $37
    Chongqing $45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing

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

  • Qingyu Banquet Experience with Show and Dinner: $51
  • Be a Chongqinger - wet market tour &cooking class & paper cutting: $59
  • Half-Day Cultural Immersion with Cooking Class: $80
  • Food Tour with Old Town and Magical Night Views: $93
  • Chongqing Food Tour: $93
  • Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner or Massage: $150
  • Chongqing Port Transfer Service with Half-Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $245
  • From Port Transfer with Half Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $246

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jingdezhen $8.55
    Chongqing $14

Tours and Activities in Chongqing

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

  • Wulong Private Tour All Inclusive: Premium Vehicle & local Lunch: $9.50
  • Premium Chongqing Private Tours: Highlights, Night View or Cruise: $9.50
  • Premium Chongqing Dazu Rock Carving Tour All Inclusive Best Guide: $10
  • Chongqing Luxury Hot Spring and Massage Luxury Meal Private Tour: $10
  • 520m-high Eye Skyview Deck Ticket for Adult: $26
  • Chongqing Private Guided Tour: $39
  • Two Rivers Night Cruise- Yangtze & Jialing Rivers: $40
  • Chinese calligraphy experience: $42
  • Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater Immersive Show Ticket: $43
  • Chongqing 8D Mountain City Full Day Join In Tour: $49
  • Private Chongqing Tour by Car with English Guide: $50
  • Century Cruises Chongqing to Yichang Yangzte River Tour: $61

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jingdezhen $41
    Chongqing $7.39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Chongqing, we can see that Chongqing is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Chongqing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chongqing than you might in Jingdezhen.

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


Which is Bigger, Jingdezhen or Chongqing?

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

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