Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Lahore?
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 Lahore and Yangshuo. 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.
As Pakistan's second largest city and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province, Lahore is widely considered the country's cultural capital. Some of its best-known features include the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Gurdwara, a mall surrounded by buildings from the British Raj, and many unique markets and neighborhoods.
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lahore is $57, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Lahore and Yangshuo in more detail.
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Also for Lahore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Lahore 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.
For Lahore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lahore.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lahore and Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo is more expensive. And not only is Lahore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lahore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lahore 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo than you might in Lahore.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lahore Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
Lahore has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Lahore and Yangshuo, 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.
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.
Both Yangshuo and Lahore are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
The heat can be very extreme in Lahore. In the summer, Lahore is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lahore in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. It's quite rainy in Lahore. In July, Lahore usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yangshuo. Lahore gets 202 mm (8 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Yangshuo and Lahore during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Lahore is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Lahore average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Lahore usually gets less rain in October than Yangshuo. Lahore gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lahore and Yangshuo.
Lahore is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Lahore averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Lahore usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Lahore gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Lahore as well as Yangshuo.
In the spring, Lahore is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lahore in April average around 28°C (83°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. Lahore usually gets less rain in April than Yangshuo. Lahore gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Lahore | Yangshuo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
Apr | 28°C (83°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
May | 33°C (91°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
Jun | 35°C (96°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 202 mm (8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Dec | 16°C (60°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |