Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Lombok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lombok or Yangshuo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lombok 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.
Where Should I go: Lombok or Yangshuo?
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
Yangshuo
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 Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLombok $59Yangshuo $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $86. 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 Lombok and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Yangshuo $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Yangshuo $52
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Yangshuo? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lombok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Yangshuo $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Wisata Alam Semongkat to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $230
- Private Transfer from Lopok to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $165
- Private Transfer from Brang Biji to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
- Private Transfer from Lempeh to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ): $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Lempeh: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Pekat: $101
- Private Transfer from Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) to Brang Bara: $101
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sokong: $77
- Private Transfer from Sokong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $77
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Sigar Penjalin: $77
- Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Pengawisan: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Lombok 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
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Food Meals for one dayLombok $20Yangshuo $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class : $25
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Yangshuo $24
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Waterfall Tour And Sasak Traditional Tour: $77
- "Private 2D1N Adventure: Explore Pergasingan Hills": $163
- 1 Day Pink Beach Tour in East Lombok: $92
- 3 Days Tour in Mount Rinjani Summit with Lake Hiking : $285
- 3D 2N Mount Rinjani Trekking Tour To Summit And Lake: $195
- Best Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls Tour: $70
- Best Waterfall Sendang Gile & Tiu Kelep Private Tour: $59
- Car Hire Lombok tradition village tour: $99
- Dirt Bike Adventure at Kuta Lombok: $135
- Dolphins Cruise: $154
- Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers : $71
- Exotic Lombok's Pink Beach Private Tour: $78
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $170
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Yangshuo $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Yangshuo in the Summer?
Both Yangshuo and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is cooler than Yangshuo in the summer. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. In July, Lombok usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Lombok is May to September.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
Both Yangshuo and Lombok during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Lombok is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lombok in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lombok. Lombok usually gets more rain in October than Yangshuo. Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yangshuo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In January, Lombok is generally much warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Lombok usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Yangshuo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Yangshuo. Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lombok is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the spring. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. Lombok usually gets less rain in April than Yangshuo. Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, May to September in Lombok is the dry season. November to April in Lombok is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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