Which place is cheaper, Nanchang or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Nanchang?
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 Yangshuo and Nanchang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Nanchang?
Yangshuo
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.
Nanchang
Capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is a city of southern China with a significant history. Landmarks like the Tengwang Pavilion represent the city's distant past, while its nickname - "the city of Heroes" - comes from the 1927 Nanchang Uprising when the Communist Party began. Today the city serves as a center for politics, economy, culture, science, education, commerce, and transportation.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $72Nanchang $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Nanchang is $58. 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 Nanchang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Nanchang $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Nanchang $40
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Nanchang
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Nanchang? 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.Yangshuo $42Nanchang $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Nanchang?
Prices for flights to both Nanchang 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayYangshuo $19Nanchang $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Nanchang $4.57
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- From Guilin or Top 4 Highlights Private Day tour: $157
- Full-Day Li-River Tour from Yangshuo to Yangdi With the English Speaking Driver: $159
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full-day Tour: Spectacular Sunrise, Tea Plantation & Sunset: $134
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $137
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin: 3-Day Private Tour with Longsheng&Cruise to Yangshuo: $328
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Nanchang $6.32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Nanchang, we can see that Yangshuo is more expensive. And not only is Nanchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nanchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanchang 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo than you might in Nanchang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Nanchang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Nanchang?
Nanchang has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Nanchang, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Yangshuo or Nanchang?
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.
Should I visit Yangshuo or Nanchang in the Summer?
Both Nanchang and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Nanchang in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Nanchang fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nanchang. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Nanchang. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Nanchang receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Nanchang 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Nanchang in the Autumn?
Both Nanchang and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Nanchang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Nanchang averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Nanchang. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Nanchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Nanchang 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Nanchang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Nanchang.
In January, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Nanchang. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Nanchang fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nanchang. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nanchang receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Nanchang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Nanchang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Nanchang.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Nanchang in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Nanchang fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Nanchang. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Nanchang. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Nanchang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Nanchang 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Nanchang and Yangshuo
| Yangshuo | Nanchang | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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