Which place is cheaper, Picton or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Picton?
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 Picton can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Picton?
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.
Picton
Picton, New Zealand is located in the picturesque Marlborough Region on the South Island. With beachfront access in a central location and near the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is an ideal place for anyone looking for both adventure and relaxation in one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world.
The weather in Picton is fairly mild, ranging from the low fifties to high sixties, Fahrenheit, throughout the year. Their summer months are December through March, this is when you'll find temperatures in the high sixties. During the winter, June through August, Picton experiences averages of fifty degree Fahrenheit. This means you can visit any time of the year without having to worry about weather inhibiting any of your outdoor activities!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.
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Yangshuo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Picton $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Picton is $101. 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 Picton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Picton $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Picton $74
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Picton
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Picton? 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: Picton Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Picton -
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 Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Picton
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Picton:
- Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE): $134
- Private Transfer from Blenheim Airport (BHE) to Picton Port: $133
- Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels: $121
- Private Transfer from Blenheim city hotels to Picton Cruise Port: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Picton?
Prices for flights to both Picton 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 $33Picton $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Picton
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Picton.
- CRUISE SHIP DAYS - HOP ON HOP OFF - Wine, Beer, Food Tour: $58
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Picton $109
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking : $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Walking Day Tour: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Ticket of Impression Sanjie Liu Show: $62
- Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $67
Tours and Activities in Picton
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Picton are as follows:
- 1-Day Cruise in Queen Charlotte Track & Kupes Trail Walk: $119
- 3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise: $66
- Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour: $95
- Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton: $89
- Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise: $95
- Depart Marlborough Sounds Afternoon Seafood Cruise: $90
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour: $178
- From Havelock to Marlborough Sounds Postie's Day Off Cruise: $83
- From Marlborough Sounds Cruise with Seafood: $104
- From Private Wine and Gourmet Tour of Marlborough: $575
- Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Picton $34
Sample the Local Flavors in Picton
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Picton:
- Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.: $39
- Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg : $41
- Marlborough: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine, Brewery, and Wonders Tour: $75
- Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough: $77
- Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with Tastings: $77
- CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours: $77
- Marlborough Half Day Wine Tour From Picton: $92
- Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour.: $95
- Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim: $95
- Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton: $95
- Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour: $101
- Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting: $101
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Picton, we can see that Picton 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 Picton 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 Picton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Picton 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 Picton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Picton?
Yangshuo has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Picton. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Picton, 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 Picton?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Picton 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 Picton in the Summer?
Both Picton and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Picton for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Yangshuo is much warmer than Picton. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Picton averages at about 18°C (64°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in July than Pictonin January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Picton receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Picton 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Picton in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Picton. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Picton because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Pictonin April. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Picton fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
In October, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Pictonin April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Picton receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Picton 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Picton in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Picton. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Picton this time of year.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Picton in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Picton fluctuates around 10°C (49°F)in July.
It's quite rainy in Picton. Yangshuo usually gets less rain in January than Pictonin July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Picton receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Picton 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Picton in the Spring?
Both Picton and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Picton for the beaches and the small town charm.
In the spring, Yangshuo is much warmer than Picton. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Picton averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Pictonin October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Picton receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Picton 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Picton and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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