Which place is cheaper, Newcastle or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Newcastle?
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 Newcastle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Newcastle?
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.
Newcastle
Newcastle is 150 kilometers north of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the second largest city in the state, and serves as a central point to explore the area's beaches, wineries, and beautiful natural landscape. North of the city is Stockton beach, which has many miles of isolated, beautiful beaches, stretching all the way up to Nelson Bay. The wineries are inland to the west and have some of Australia's finest wine which you can taste. If you want to see rainforests, you can head northwest to Barrington Tops National Park, which has great rainforests and freshwater streams. You may even get to see a platypus. The city also has the country's oldest sea port. In the past the city's economy was centered around the steel industry, but today the University of Newcastle is one of the area's most important employers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Contiki Tours to Australia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $72Newcastle $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Newcastle is $91. 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 Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Newcastle $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Newcastle $88
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Newcastle? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Newcastle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $42Newcastle $8.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Bimbadgen Lunch Tour with Helicopter Transfers: $751
- Tandem Beach Skydive with Optional Transfers: $248
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney City Hotels: $88
- Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD): $88
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle city hotels: $28
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle 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 $19Newcastle $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Newcastle $15
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $47
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- Xingping Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
- One Day Xianggong Hill Xingping Bamboo Boat West Street Tour : $99
- Yangshuo Classic Private Day Tour: $106
- Half-Day Private Tour: Yangshuo Sidecar Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $117
Tours and Activities in Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- 3- Hour Wine and Harvest the Hunter Horse Tour in Pokolbin: $92
- 3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock: $254
- Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets Walking Tour of Newcastle: $33
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $37
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience: $50
- Award Winning Full Day Wine and Food Experience: $150
- Eat And Drink Newcastle History Walking Tour: $60
- Family Pass: Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $30
- From Hunter Valley Beer & Wine Group Tour: $163
- Full Day Tour in Country Towns, Rivers and Aussie Farm: $159
- Helicopter Tour of Hunter Valley in New South Wales with Lunch: $281
- Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Newcastle $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Cael’s Gate Wine Tasting in Broke: $5.32
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $6.60
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Seated Wine Tasting Masterclass: $9.91
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $20
- 30-Minute Distillery Guided Tour in Carrington : $23
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $26
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $26
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $33
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $33
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $50
- Snapshot Half Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour: $72
- Hunter Valley Wine Tour from the Hunter with Wine Craft Beer Cheese Chocolate: $102
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo is in Asia and Newcastle is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Newcastle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Newcastle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Newcastle?
Newcastle has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Newcastle is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Yangshuo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Yangshuo or Newcastle in the Summer?
Both Newcastle and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Newcastle because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Newcastle. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Newcastle averages at about 22°C (72°F)in January.
Newcastle gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in July than Newcastlein January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Newcastle 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Newcastle in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Newcastle. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Newcastle this time of year.
In October, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Newcastlein April. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Newcastle fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
Newcastle receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Yangshuo usually receives less rain than Newcastlein April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Newcastle 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Newcastle in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Newcastle. Additionally, many travelers come to Newcastle for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Yangshuo is cooler than Newcastle in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Newcastle fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in July.
Yangshuo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Newcastlein July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Newcastle 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Newcastle in the Spring?
Both Newcastle and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Newcastle in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Newcastle. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Newcastle averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Newcastlein October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Newcastle receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Newcastle 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Newcastle and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
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