Which place is cheaper, Chongqing 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 Chongqing?
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 Chongqing can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Chongqing?
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!
Chongqing
Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China.
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Wuyuan Prices
China PricesChongqing Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWuyuan $71Chongqing $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $71, while the average daily cost in Chongqing is $103. 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 Chongqing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWuyuan $25Chongqing $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWuyuan $50Chongqing $98
Compare Hotels in Wuyuan and Chongqing
Looking for a hotel in Wuyuan or Chongqing? 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 $13Chongqing $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $168
- Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Dazu Rock Carvings: $128
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport Chauffeur Service, Chongqing Airport Transfer, Pickup: $60
- Private Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $43
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $27
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG): $27
- Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $24
- [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuyuan or Chongqing?
Prices for flights to both Chongqing 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 $34Chongqing $42
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.27
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Cookies$0.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Chongqing.
- 3 HR Chongqing Food Tour: $100
- Chongqing Food Tour: $108
- CHONGQING:Strolling through the city(Include dinner): $127
- Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
- From Port Transfer with Half Day Tour and Hot Pot Dinner: $197
- Private Chongqing Night View Tour with Hot Pot or Local Dinner: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Wuyuan $19Chongqing $13
Tours and Activities in Chongqing
Here are a few actual costs in Chongqing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Day Tour With the baoding Mountain and Beishan site: $251
- 1 Day Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour: $107
- 1-Day Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour With the Lunch: $143
- 4D3N Yangtze River Victoria Cruise: Chongqing to Yichang: $613
- All-In-One Chongqing Trendy Spots Private Tour: $220
- City Night Cruise and Local Snacks Tour: $218
- Chongqing Eye Skyview Deck Ticket for Adult: $26
- Chongqing Half Day Morning Private Tour including Eling Park & Chongqing Museum: $135
- Chongqing Half day Private Tour With Entire City Night View: $220
- Chongqing Nanshan Mountain all-in-one-day sightseeing tour: $130
- Chongqing Private City Tour Extention: $220
- Chongqing Private Guided City Tour: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWuyuan $14Chongqing $6.86
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuyuan and Chongqing, we can see that Chongqing 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 Chongqing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chongqing 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 Chongqing Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.