Which place is cheaper, Beijing or Wuyuan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Wuyuan or Beijing?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Wuyuan and Beijing can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Beijing?
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!
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, and The Best Historical Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuyuan $72Beijing $90
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $72, while the average daily cost in Beijing is $90. 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 Wuyuan and Beijing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuyuan $26Beijing $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuyuan $52Beijing $78
Compare Hotels in Wuyuan and Beijing
Looking for a hotel in Wuyuan or Beijing? 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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wuyuan $13Beijing $7.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$4.72
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Train from Airport for Two$6.91
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Taxi to Hotel$8.29
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2 Metro Passes$2.21
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Metro$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 30pax: $850
- Pivate Transfer To Datong Yungang Grottoes From Beijing: $598
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 15pax: $490
- Private Beijing Downtown Transfer for 10 hours Up to 5pax: $323
- Beijing Layover Tour with Hutong, Temple of Heaven and Airport Transfer: $296
- Beijing Golden Mask And Peking Opera Tour With Transfer: $288
- Beijing Private Transfer: Mutianyu Great Wall Slow-Paced Visit: $280
- Private Transfer to Beidaihe Summer Resort from Beijing: $272
- Private Transfer To Guyaju Ancient Cave(With Options): $269
- Beijing Great Wall and Imperial Palace Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $256
- 1-Day Bejing Layover Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall,Forbidden City & Airport Transfers: $250
- Beijing Layover Private Tour: City Highlights With Airport Transfer: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuyuan or Beijing?
Prices for flights to both Beijing and Wuyuan 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
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Food Meals for one dayWuyuan $35Beijing $33
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.69
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.83
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Hot Pot Dinner$6.91
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.76
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Watermelon$1.94
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$16
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Two Popsicles$0.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef : $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
- Shichahai Golden Season Dinner & Beer Walking Tour: $68
- Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings: $75
- Old Beijing Dinner Tour: $75
- discovery more Beijing back street evening food tour with locals : $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Wuyuan $19Beijing $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.29
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Two Opera Tickets$59
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$9.68
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Forbidden City (for 2)$17
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Forbidden City Tickets$17
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$11
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing Airport Drop off Tour: $235
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights, No Shopping: $179
- 4-Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Hutong from Daxing Airport: $145
- All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
- Beijing 2 Summer Palace Private Garden Tour: $140
- Beijing Private Tour of Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Bird's Nest and Water Cube: $297
- China Art Museum and 798 Art Zone Private Tour: $137
- Forbidden City Tour : $110
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
- Lama temple -Confucius temple - DongYue temple Private Cultural Tour: $156
- Mutianyu Great Wall And Ming Tomb Private One Day Tour: $205
- Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb Private Tour: $190
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWuyuan $14Beijing $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $99
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Private Tour-Drum Tower, Hutong Food Taste and Local Brewery Beer: $150
- Full Day Private Chateau Changyu Wine Tour from Beijing: $160
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuyuan and Beijing, we can see that Beijing 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 Beijing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beijing 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 Wuyuan Expensive? and Is Beijing Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Beijing?
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 Wuyuan or Beijing in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Beijing. Additionally, many visitors come to Beijing in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Wuyuan is a little warmer than Beijing. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wuyuan in July average around 30°C (85°F), and Beijing averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It's quite rainy in Beijing. Wuyuan receives a lot of rain in the summer. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in July than Beijing. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWuyuan 30°C (85°F)Beijing 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Beijing in the Autumn?
Both Beijing and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Beijing for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Wuyuan is generally a little warmer than Beijing. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 20°C (68°F), and Beijing fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In October, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Beijing. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWuyuan 20°C (68°F)Beijing 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Beijing in the Winter?
Both Beijing and Wuyuan during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Beijing because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Beijing can be very cold. Wuyuan is much warmer than Beijing in the winter. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Beijing fluctuates around -4°C (26°F).
Wuyuan usually gets more rain in January than Beijing. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWuyuan 6°C (43°F)Beijing -4°C (26°F)
Should I visit Wuyuan or Beijing in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Beijing. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Beijing this time of year.
In the spring, Wuyuan is a little warmer than Beijing. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wuyuan in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Beijing averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Wuyuan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Beijing. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWuyuan 18°C (64°F)Beijing 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Beijing and Wuyuan
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
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