A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Wuhu vs. Pyeongchang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang?

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 Wuhu and Pyeongchang. 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: Wuhu or Pyeongchang?

Wuhu

The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.

The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

Both Pyeongchang and Wuhu during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Wuhu is a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wuhu in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 24°C (76°F).

Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. Wuhu usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuhu and Pyeongchang.

In October, Wuhu is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 17°C (63°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Wuhu as well as Pyeongchang.

It's quite cold in Pyeongchang in the winter. The weather in Wuhu can be very cold. Wuhu is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the winter. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

Wuhu usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

Both Pyeongchang and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In the spring, Wuhu is a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wuhu in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 12°C (54°F).

It's quite rainy in Wuhu. In April, Wuhu usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Wuhu