Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Yangshuo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Manila and Yangshuo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Yangshuo?
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
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 Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $94Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $94, 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 Manila and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $55Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $110Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Manila and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Manila 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: Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Yangshuo $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $72
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Manila 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 dayManila $18Yangshuo $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Night Market and food tour Experience: $58
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $63
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $63
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $81
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $20Yangshuo $23
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Bataan Death March Memorial Historical Tour : $188
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $72
- Corregidor daytour Via Manila to Bataan: $298
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $80
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- From 4-Day Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces Tour: $338
- From Day Tour to Enchanting Hidden Valley: $160
- From Majestic Pagsanjan Falls Adventure: $160
- From Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $106
- From Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour: $150
- From Taal Volcano Island & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $135
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.97Yangshuo $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Yangshuo, we can see that Manila is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manila Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Yangshuo?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Manila 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.
When is the best time to visit Manila or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Manila experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Manila or Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Yangshuo. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Manila is generally cooler than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Yangshuo. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
Both Yangshuo and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Manila is a little warmer than Yangshuo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo and Manila during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yangshuo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In April, Manila is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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