Which place is cheaper, Hunan or Shaanxi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Shaanxi or Hunan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Shaanxi and Hunan 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.
Where Should I go: Shaanxi or Hunan?
Shaanxi
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.
Hunan
The Hunan Province, China is a large, mountainous, land locked province on the eastern side of the country. Hunan is most famous for being the Province where Mao Zedong was born in 1893 and for their incredibly beautiful Wulingyuan Scenic Area. There are many different dialects, though the most common is the Changsha dialect that stretches from the cities of Chnagsha to Xiangtan.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayShaanxi $0.00Hunan $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Shaanxi is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Hunan is $62. 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 Hunan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShaanxi -Hunan $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShaanxi $0.00Hunan $56
Compare Hotels in Shaanxi and Hunan
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Shaanxi -Hunan $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Shaanxi or Hunan?
Prices for flights to both Hunan and Shaanxi 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 dayShaanxi -Hunan $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Shaanxi -Hunan $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayShaanxi -Hunan $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shaanxi and Hunan, we can see that Hunan 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 Hunan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hunan 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 Hunan Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.