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

Should you visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Shijiazhuang and Pyeongchang 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: Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang?

Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei Province in China. It is a fairly young city, acting as the regional transport hub and economic center, though there are a few sights worth seeing. The city is also the largest pharmaceutical hub in China, as well as an important center for textile, IT, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

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 Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in 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 Shijiazhuang and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Shijiazhuang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Shijiazhuang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang.

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

When is the best time to visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Shijiazhuang as well as Pyeongchang.

In July, Shijiazhuang is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Shijiazhuang average around 27°C (81°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Shijiazhuang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Shijiazhuang usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Shijiazhuang gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

Both Pyeongchang and Shijiazhuang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Shijiazhuang is around the same temperature as Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Shijiazhuang averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. In October, Shijiazhuang usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Shijiazhuang gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

Both Pyeongchang and Shijiazhuang during the winter are popular places to visit.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. It's quite cold in Shijiazhuang in the winter. In the winter, Shijiazhuang is much colder than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Shijiazhuang in January average around -2°C (29°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Shijiazhuang usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Shijiazhuang gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Shijiazhuang or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Shijiazhuang and Pyeongchang.

In April, Shijiazhuang is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Shijiazhuang average around 15°C (60°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In April, Shijiazhuang usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Shijiazhuang gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Shijiazhuang