A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Longsheng vs. Pyeongchang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Longsheng or Pyeongchang?

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 Longsheng and Pyeongchang. 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: Longsheng or Pyeongchang?

Longsheng

A county of the city, Guilin, Longsheng is a hub of several ethnic cultures that thrive on farming and tourism. It is located about 50 or so miles north of the Guilin city center. The region is perhaps most known for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces located in Heping Township. These, along with many other natural features like hot springs, waterfalls, and meadows are a few of the main attractions that draw visitors to Longsheng.

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Longsheng or Pyeongchang?

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 Longsheng or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Longsheng and Pyeongchang.

In July, Longsheng is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Longsheng average around 30°C (86°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Longsheng gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Longsheng usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pyeongchang. Longsheng gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Longsheng or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Longsheng as well as Pyeongchang.

Longsheng is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Longsheng averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Longsheng usually gets less rain in October than Pyeongchang. Longsheng gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Longsheng or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

Both Pyeongchang and Longsheng are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

It's quite cold in Pyeongchang in the winter. In the winter, Longsheng is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Longsheng in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

In January, Longsheng usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pyeongchang. Longsheng gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Longsheng or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

Both Pyeongchang and Longsheng during the spring are popular places to visit.

In April, Longsheng is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Longsheng average around 20°C (68°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Longsheng. Longsheng usually gets more rain in April than Pyeongchang. Longsheng gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Longsheng