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

Should you visit Taipei or Wuyuan?

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 Wuyuan. 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 Wuyuan?

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.

Wuyuan

Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Taiwan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Taiwan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.


Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Taipei?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $189, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $71. 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 Wuyuan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taipei $142
    Wuyuan $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taipei $284
    Wuyuan $50
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Wuyuan

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Wuyuan? 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 Wuyuan


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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
    Wuyuan $13
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:

  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $271
  • Private Transfer from Taipei hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $271
  • Private Transfer from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Keelung Port: $244
  • Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taoyuan or Taipei Round Trip Transfer: $241
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taian Township -Arrival Transfer: $209
  • Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $209
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $197
  • Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $197
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $184
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $142
  • Luxury Chartered Private Transfer from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: $139
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan Intl Airport to Taoyuan or Taipei city: $120

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Wuyuan?

Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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
    Wuyuan $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

Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:


  • Gummy Candy
    $0.27
  • Cookies
    $0.68

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Taipei $16
    Wuyuan $19

Tours and Activities in Taipei

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

  • One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei : $57
  • 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
  • 2 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
  • 2 days Yeliou (or Pingxi sky lantern) & Sun Moon Lake tour (Taichung city end) : $200
  • 2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour: $35
  • 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour: $35
  • 2-hr Ningxia Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
  • 2025 Cultural Sky Lantern Festival Tour: $100
  • 3-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77
  • 4 Days Private Tour Taipei, Jiufen, Sun Moon Lake & Taichung: $1,079
  • 4-Hour Morning Cycling Tour in Taipei (incl. breakfast): $68
  • 7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour: $39

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taipei $18
    Wuyuan $14

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 Wuyuan, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan.

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