A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Taipei vs. Jingdezhen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Taipei or Jingdezhen?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Taipei and Jingdezhen. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Taipei or Jingdezhen?

Taipei

Few cities in the world are full of more diverse opportunities than the cultural crosshairs city of Taipei. As the capital of Taiwan, this 300-year-old city is the financial, cultural and governmental center of Taiwan. Located in the northern part of the island between the Yangming Mountains and Central Mountains, this city of 2.6 million people is always ready to welcome more visitors.

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Taiwan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Taiwan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen or Taipei?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Taipei Prices
    Taiwan Prices
    Jingdezhen Prices
    China Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Taipei $189
    Jingdezhen $72

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $189, while the average daily cost in Jingdezhen is $72. 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 Taipei and Jingdezhen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taipei $142
    Jingdezhen $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taipei $284
    Jingdezhen $60
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Jingdezhen

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Jingdezhen? 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 Taipei


Hotels in Jingdezhen


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Taipei Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Taipei $9.87
    Jingdezhen $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:


  • Easycard
    $1.96
  • Easycard
    $9.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

  • Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Return Bus Transfer: $8.51
  • TPE Airport: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $40
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Taipei APT- HTL (TPE): $41
  • Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $42
  • Jiufen: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
  • Keelung Port: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
  • Private Transfer from TPE-Taoyuan int. Airport to Taipei City: $50
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan airport Taiwan to Taipei: $52
  • Taipei Departure Private Transfer: Hotel to Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE): $55
  • Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel: $55
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan Airport to Taichung City downtown: $78
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport: One-Way Transfer Airport to Hotel: $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Jingdezhen?

Prices for flights to both Jingdezhen and Taipei 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
    Taipei $27
    Jingdezhen $34
Typical Food Prices in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • EasyCard
    $15
  • Lunch at The Can
    $6.64
  • EasyCard
    $30
  • Lunch
    $2.87
  • Lunch
    $1.81
  • Dinner
    $6.04
  • Lunch
    $3.47
  • Lunch
    $4.53
  • Louisa coffee
    $2.87

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Taipei Food Tour in Golden Lane: $40
  • Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $40
  • Local Favorite Food Tour in Golden Lane (Full Lunch): $45
  • Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
  • Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
  • Secret Food Tours Taipei: $50
  • Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
  • Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
  • Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
  • Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $71
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $72

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Taipei $16
    Jingdezhen $7.90

Tours and Activities in Taipei

For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Old Town Walking Tour: $1.00
  • Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour: $1.00
  • Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.00
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.04
  • Zoo Entrance Ticket: $3.04
  • Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
  • Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
  • Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $5.00
  • Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taipei $18
    Jingdezhen $38

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:

  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $28
  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $30
  • Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95


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

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


Which is Bigger, Taipei or Jingdezhen?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Jingdezhen. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Jingdezhen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.