Which place is cheaper, Longsheng or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo and Longsheng can help you decide which place is right for you.
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
A county of the city, Guilin, Longsheng is a hub of several ethnic cultures that thrive on farming and tourism. It is located about 50 or so miles north of the Guilin city center. The region is perhaps most known for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces located in Heping Township. These, along with many other natural features like hot springs, waterfalls, and meadows are a few of the main attractions that draw visitors to Longsheng.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Longsheng is $79. 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 Yangshuo and Longsheng in more detail.
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Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Longsheng and Yangshuo 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.
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
When comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Longsheng, we can see that Longsheng is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Longsheng Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Longsheng and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Longsheng in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Longsheng fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Longsheng. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Longsheng. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Longsheng and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Longsheng. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Longsheng averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Yangshuo usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Longsheng. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Longsheng.
In January, Yangshuo is generally around the same temperature as Longsheng. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Longsheng fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Longsheng. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Longsheng.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Longsheng in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Longsheng fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Longsheng. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Longsheng. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Yangshuo | Longsheng | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |