Which place is cheaper, Shijiazhuang or Wuyuan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Shijiazhuang can help you decide which place is right for you.
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!
Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei Province in China. It is a fairly young city, acting as the regional transport hub and economic center, though there are a few sights worth seeing. The city is also the largest pharmaceutical hub in China, as well as an important center for textile, IT, manufacturing, and chemical industries.
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.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $58, while the average daily cost in Shijiazhuang is $78. 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 Shijiazhuang in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuyuan and Shijiazhuang, we can see that Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang Expensive?.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Shijiazhuang.
Wuyuan is around the same temperature as Shijiazhuang in the summer. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Shijiazhuang. Wuyuan receives a lot of rain in the summer. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in July than Shijiazhuang. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Shijiazhuang and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Wuyuan is a little warmer than Shijiazhuang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Wuyuan in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Shijiazhuang averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In October, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Shijiazhuang and Wuyuan during the winter are popular places to visit.
The weather in Shijiazhuang can be very cold. In January, Wuyuan is generally much warmer than Shijiazhuang. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 6°C (43°F), and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Wuyuan usually gets more rain in January than Shijiazhuang. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Shijiazhuang.
Wuyuan is a little warmer than Shijiazhuang in the spring. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
Wuyuan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Wuyuan | Shijiazhuang | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
May | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |