Should you visit Wuyuan or Shijiazhuang?
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
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
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.
Which city is cheaper, Shijiazhuang or Wuyuan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Wuyuan is $51, while the average daily cost in Shijiazhuang is $69. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Wuyuan and Shijiazhuang in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $46 in Wuyuan For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Shijiazhuang is $78. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Food in Wuyuan costs travelers about $18 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $17 per day in Shijiazhuang for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Wuyuan $18
Shijiazhuang $17
Typical Food prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy
$0.31
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Cookies
$0.78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wuyuan
For Wuyuan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Chengdu Private Food Tour (With Visit to Kuanzhai Alley and Hotpot Experience):
$32
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Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum and Sanxingdui Museum Private Day Tour with Hotpot Dinner:
$76
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Dim Sum Cooking Class and Wet Market Visit in Shanghai:
$78
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Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour by Tuk Tuk:
$80
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Chengdu Panda Base Private Day Tour and Sichuan Cooking Class:
$83
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Beijing Food Culture & Cooking Class:
$137
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shijiazhuang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Shijiazhuang.
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Chengdu Private Food Tour (With Visit to Kuanzhai Alley and Hotpot Experience):
$32
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Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum and Sanxingdui Museum Private Day Tour with Hotpot Dinner:
$76
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Dim Sum Cooking Class and Wet Market Visit in Shanghai:
$78
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Beijing Hutong Evening Food Tour by Tuk Tuk:
$80
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Chengdu Panda Base Private Day Tour and Sichuan Cooking Class:
$83
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Beijing Food Culture & Cooking Class:
$137
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Wuyuan than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $11 on transportation in Wuyuan on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Shijiazhuang is $24 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wuyuan
Also for Wuyuan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfers (SHA/PVG) for Shanghai (Multiple Car Models):
$38
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Badaling Great Wall in Beijing Private Transfer:
$43
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Longji Rice Terraced Fields and Minority Villages Tour with Transfer from Guilin or Yangshuo:
$108
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Luxury Private Shanghai Pudong International Airport Transfers (PVG) for Downtown Shanghai:
$118
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Luxury private Baiyun International Airport Transfers (CAN) for Guangzhou :
$74
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Luxury private Bao'an International Airport Transfers (SZX) for Downtown Shenzhen:
$67
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Luxury private Beijing Capital International Airport Transfers (PEK) for Downtown Beijing:
$74
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Luxury private Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Transfers (SHA) for Downtown Shanghai:
$59
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One Way Private Transfer between Shanghai City and Xitang Scenic Area:
$119
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One Way Private Transfer between Shanghai and Zhujiajiao Scenic Area :
$94
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One Way Private Transfers between Shanghai and Zhouzhuang Scenic Area:
$94
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Private 7-seater SHA/PVG Airport Transfers for Shanghai:
$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shijiazhuang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shijiazhuang:
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Private City Transfers between Zhongshan and Hong Kong:
$313
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Private City Transfers between Foshan and Hong Kong:
$296
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Private City Transfers between Guangzhou and Hong Kong:
$283
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Private City Transfers between Huizhou and Hong Kong :
$230
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Private MPV City Transfer between Guangdong & Hong Kong:
$187
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Private Changsha Huanghua International Airport Transfers (CSX) for Downtown Zhangjiajie or Wulingyuan District:
$186
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Private Transfers Between Xiamen City and Gaobei Tulou Cluster & Chuxi Tulou Cluster:
$186
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Private Transfers between Dongguan and Hong Kong :
$159
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Private City Transfers Between Xiamen and Zhangzhou Volcanic Island Resort:
$147
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Private Transfers Between Xiamen City and Yongding Tulou:
$147
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Private Transfer Between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster & Yun Shui Yao Ancient Town:
$147
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Private City Transfers between Shenzhen and Hong Kong Island, Kowloon & New Territories:
$134
Is it cheaper to fly into Wuyuan or Shijiazhuang?
Prices for flights to both Shijiazhuang 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Wuyuan, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $17 per day, per person.
Shijiazhuang's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $3.90 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Wuyuan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Wuyuan.
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Hupao Park Ticket in Hangzhou (For Mainland China ID Holders):
$2.35
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China Red Sandalwood Museum Ticket in Beijing :
$2.79
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Simatai Great Wall Admission with Cable Car Ticket in Beijing:
$3.09
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Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket Chengdu - ID Card Direct Entry:
$4.19
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Evergreen Resort Ticket in Shenzhen:
$6.19
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Jinxi Ancient Town Attractions Combo Ticket:
$6.99
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Gulangyu Seashell Museum Ticket:
$7.45
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Ferry Round Trip Ticket between Xiamen City and Gulangyu Sanqiutian Pier:
$8.55
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Wuyishan Xiamei Ancient Village Admission Ticket:
$8.55
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Ferry Round Trip Ticket between Xiamen City and Gulangyu Neicuoao Pier:
$8.55
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Shanghai Joy City Rooftop Ferris Wheel - Sky Ring Ticket:
$9.29
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Beijing Palace Museum Ticket (The Forbidden City):
$9.29
Tours and Activities in Shijiazhuang
Here are a few actual costs in Shijiazhuang for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Lionsgate Entertainment World Ticket in Henqin Zhuhai :
$31
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2 Days Shanghai Private Tour:
$178
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2D1N Mount Emei Monastery Cultural Tour:
$51
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2D1N Mount Emei Tour from Chengdu:
$199
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2D1N Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha Tour from Chengdu:
$216
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3 Day Essential Hangzhou Private Tour:
$297
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3 Day Guilin Highlights & Rice Terraces Private Tour:
$222
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4 Day Guilin and Yangshuo Private Tour:
$348
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Anchang Ancient Town and Yangshan Stone Quarry Day Private Tour from Hangzhou:
$61
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Baofeng Lake Admission Ticket in Zhangjiajie (with Boat Ride) :
$16
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Barca Experience Ticket in Haikou:
$20
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Beijing Alleys, Beihai Park, and Prince Gong's Mansion Private Day Tour:
$76
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Wuyuan, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $13.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Shijiazhuang may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $4.61 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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.
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