A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jingdezhen vs. Yaeyama Islands for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands?

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 Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands?

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.

Yaeyama Islands

The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Yaeyama Islands, we can see that Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands in the Summer?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Jingdezhen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Yaeyama Islands for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Jingdezhen is generally around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 30°C (85°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. In July, Jingdezhen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yaeyama Islands. Jingdezhen gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands in the Autumn?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Jingdezhen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Yaeyama Islands in the autumn for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.

Jingdezhen is cooler than Yaeyama Islands in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

Yaeyama Islands gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jingdezhen usually gets less rain in October than Yaeyama Islands. Jingdezhen gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jingdezhen and Yaeyama Islands. Also, most visitors come to Yaeyama Islands for the museums and the cuisine during these months.

In the winter, Jingdezhen is much colder than Yaeyama Islands. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jingdezhen in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Yaeyama Islands averages at about 18°C (64°F).

Yaeyama Islands receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Jingdezhen usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Jingdezhen gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yaeyama Islands in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Jingdezhen as well as Yaeyama Islands. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Yaeyama Islands because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Jingdezhen is generally cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 18°C (64°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

It's quite rainy in Yaeyama Islands. Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in April than Yaeyama Islands. Jingdezhen gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year. May to June in Yaeyama Islands is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Yaeyama Islands and Jingdezhen