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

Should you visit Nanchang or Pyeongchang?

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 Nanchang and Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Nanchang or Pyeongchang?

Nanchang

Capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is a city of southern China with a significant history. Landmarks like the Tengwang Pavilion represent the city's distant past, while its nickname - "the city of Heroes" - comes from the 1927 Nanchang Uprising when the Communist Party began. Today the city serves as a center for politics, economy, culture, science, education, commerce, and transportation.

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 The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly 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 Nanchang and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Nanchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nanchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanchang 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 Nanchang.

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

When is the best time to visit Nanchang 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 Nanchang or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

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

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

In Nanchang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nanchang usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during summer. Nanchang gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun in the summer.

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Nanchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Nanchang usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Nanchang or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

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

Nanchang is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nanchang averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

In the autumn, Nanchang often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Nanchang usually gets less rain in October than Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Nanchang or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

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

Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Nanchang is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nanchang in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Nanchang usually receives less sunshine than Pyeongchang during winter. Nanchang gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Nanchang usually receives around the same amount of rain as Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Nanchang or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

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

In April, Nanchang is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Nanchang average around 18°C (64°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In Pyeongchang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Nanchang often gets less sunshine than Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 116 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Nanchang. Nanchang usually gets more rain in April than Pyeongchang. Nanchang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Nanchang