A Travel Price Comparison for China Tibet vs. Hebei for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tibet or Hebei?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tibet and Hebei 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: Tibet or Hebei?

Tibet

An autonomous region of China, Tibet is known to be the highest place on Earth with the Himalayas and Mount Everest located right along its western border. The area has long been inhabited by Tibetans, whose culture remains strong and central to the place itself, deeply embedded in religion. Most visitors come to Tibet to trek the mountains and see its holy places, monasteries, and temples dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism.

Hebei

A northern province of China located near Beijing, Hebei is situated to the north of the Yellow River and to the east of the Taihang Mountains with parts touching the Yellow Sea to the east. It is best known for the Chengde Mountain Resort, the imperial summer residence of the Qing-dynasty emperors which features 18th-century palaces, gardens, and pagodas ringed by Buddhist temples.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to China, The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing.


Which place is cheaper, Hebei or Tibet?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tibet is $70, while the average daily cost in Hebei is $77. 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 Tibet and Hebei in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tibet $32
    Hebei $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tibet $64
    Hebei $88
Compare Hotels in Tibet and Hebei

Looking for a hotel in Tibet or Hebei? 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 Tibet


Hotels in Hebei


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tibet $18
    Hebei $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Tibet or Hebei?

Prices for flights to both Hebei and Tibet 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
    Tibet $25
    Hebei $19

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tibet $15
    Hebei $4.37

Tours and Activities in Tibet

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

  • From Lhasa: 14-Day Tour with 3-Day Trek Around Mount Everest: $2,425

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tibet $4.60
    Hebei $5.16


When comparing the travel costs between Tibet and Hebei, we can see that Hebei is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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