Which place is cheaper, Heilongjiang or Shaanxi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Shaanxi and Heilongjiang can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Shaanxi is a province of central China-central geographically, culturally, and historically. Its ancient capital, Xian (or Xi'an), was a starting point for the Silk Road and is also famous as the home to the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, an archaeological site known for its thousands of clay soldiers called the Terracotta Army. Other attractions include the Hukou waterfalls, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Shaanxi History Museum, and the Great Wall of China on Huashan Mountain.
The Heilongjiang Province is the furthest northeast province in China, bordering Russia. The Province is best known for their long, cold, snowy winters, making them a popular destination for winter sports and ice festivals. Due to the proximity to Russia, Heilongjiang has a lot of Russian influenced buildings and practices; don't be surprised to see some signs written in both Mandarin and Russian in the border towns!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Adventure Tours to China, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Shaanxi is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Heilongjiang is $52. 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 Shaanxi and Heilongjiang in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Shaanxi or Heilongjiang? 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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When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shaanxi and Heilongjiang, we can see that Heilongjiang is more expensive. And not only is Shaanxi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Shaanxi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Shaanxi 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 Heilongjiang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Heilongjiang than you might in Shaanxi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Shaanxi Expensive? and Is Heilongjiang Expensive?.