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

Should you visit Sichuan or Jiangsu?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Sichuan or Jiangsu, 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 Jiangsu?

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.

Jiangsu

Jiangsu is a coastal province of China located just north of Shanghai. With a landscape abundant in lakes, rivers, and canals the region is extremely fertile, known for its quaint water towns and classical Chinese gardens. Its capital, Nanjing, dates back to the first dynasty period and is the birthplace of Wu 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, Jiangsu 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 Jiangsu is $95. 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 Jiangsu in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sichuan $20
    Jiangsu $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sichuan $40
    Jiangsu $80
Compare Hotels in Sichuan and Jiangsu

Looking for a hotel in Sichuan or Jiangsu? 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 Jiangsu


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sichuan $5.54
    Jiangsu $44

Is it cheaper to fly into Sichuan or Jiangsu?

Prices for flights to both Jiangsu 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
    Jiangsu $30

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sichuan $16
    Jiangsu $9.18

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sichuan $3.61
    Jiangsu $8.45


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

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


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