A Travel Price Comparison for China Sichuan vs. Guangxi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sichuan or Guangxi?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sichuan or Guangxi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Sichuan or Guangxi?

Sichuan

The Sichuan Provence of China is a fairly large Provence in the south central area near Tibet. The area has a wealth of history, natural beauty, and is famous for their cuisine which is known worldwide. You'll find that most young people in larger cities speak some English, although the majority of the area speaks a variant of Mandarin.

Guangxi

An autonomous region in southern China, Guangxi is mainly known for its impressive landscapes - rivers, caves, and towering karst topography. The Li River winds through the province connecting Guilin and Yangshuo, Guangxi's most popular cities. Other attractions include waterfalls, beaches, rice terraces, and local culture.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Guangxi or Sichuan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Sichuan is $48, while the average daily cost in Guangxi is $0.00. 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 Sichuan and Guangxi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sichuan $20
    Guangxi -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sichuan $40
    Guangxi $0.00
Compare Hotels in Sichuan and Guangxi

Looking for a hotel in Sichuan or Guangxi? 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.

Hotels in Sichuan


Hotels in Guangxi


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sichuan $5.54
    Guangxi -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangxi

Also for Guangxi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Xingping hotel: $107
  • Private One Way Transfer Service to Yangshuo from Longsheng (Ping'an / Dazhai ): $94
  • Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $85
  • Private Transfer from Longsheng hotel to Guilin hotel: $80
  • Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
  • Nanning Wuxu Airport Chauffeur Service, Nanning Airport Transfer, Pickup: $45
  • Nanning Wuxu Airport Chauffeur Service, Nanning Airport Transfer, Pickup: $35
  • [Airport Transfer] Nanning Airport / Nanning City Transfer High reputation for service! : $18
  • Nanning Wuxu International Airport Private One-way Transfer : $18

Is it cheaper to fly into Sichuan or Guangxi?

Prices for flights to both Guangxi and Sichuan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Sichuan $20
    Guangxi -

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sichuan $16
    Guangxi -

Tours and Activities in Guangxi

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Guangxi.

  • 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Yangshuo from Longji Rice Terraces: $195
  • 1-Day Sanjiang Chengyang Tour and Ends of Guilin/Yangshuo from Longji Terraces: $210
  • 1-Day Yangshuo Tour and Ends of Guilin from Longji Rice Terraces: $221
  • Cruise Ticket from Guilin to Yangshuo Li River: $148
  • Elephant Trunk Hill and Duxiu Peak Guilin Private Day Tour : $244
  • Guilin Discovery Mini Group Day Tour: $92
  • Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Nanning by Round Way Bullet Train: $186
  • Li River Photography Mini Group Day Tour: $113
  • Nanning Detian Waterfall Private Day Tour: $200
  • Nature and Li River Private Day Tour: $137
  • Private Day Tour to Xing'An Water Street and Ling Canal from Guilin: $244
  • Private Day Tour to Yangshuo from Guilin: Yulong River, Li River Boat and More: $212

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sichuan $3.61
    Guangxi -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sichuan and Guangxi, we can see that Sichuan is more expensive. And not only is Guangxi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guangxi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangxi 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 Sichuan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sichuan than you might in Guangxi.

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


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