Which place is cheaper, Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap?
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 Siem Reap can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Siem Reap?
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.
Siem Reap
Located in northern Cambodia, Siem Reap is the closest town to Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat. It is a comfortable and laid back town and most visitors use it as a base to explore the country's most visited destination. Although Siem Reap was once a quaint village, it has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of the many tourists who visit every year. Siem Reap has become a very touristy town with easy access to restaurants, hotels, and shops. It also has a large expatriate community and the western influences are unavoidable. Although prices remain quite low, they are higher than you might find elsewhere in Cambodia.
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 Phnom Penh, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Siem Reap.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $85Siem Reap $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $85, while the average daily cost in Siem Reap is $93. 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 Siem Reap in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Siem Reap $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Siem Reap $104
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Siem Reap
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Siem Reap? 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: Siem Reap Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $42Siem Reap $8.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Siem Reap
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Siem Reap:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$13
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Bike Rentals$1.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siem Reap
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siem Reap:
- Private Taxi transfer from Koh Chang to Siem Reap: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Koh Chang: $368
- Private Taxi transfer from Pattaya to Siem Reap: $330
- Private Taxi transfer from Bangkok to Siem Reap: $299
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap city.: $290
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Pattaya: $285
- Private Taxi transfer from Siem Reap to Bangkok: $258
- Private Transfer to/from Sihanoukville: $155
- Private Taxi transfer from Sihanouk vile to Siemreab City: $150
- Private Taxi transfer from Sihanouk vile to Siemreap City: $145
- Private Taxi transfer from Sihanouk vile to Siemreab City: $145
- Private Transfer Siem Reap to Phnom Penh: $145
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Siem Reap?
Prices for flights to both Siem Reap 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 $32Siem Reap $27
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: $27
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Siem Reap
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Siem Reap:
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Breakfast for Two$5.61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siem Reap
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siem Reap.
- Apsara Dance Show with Dinner by Tuk-Tuk Roundtrip Transfer: $17
- Apsara Dinner Show with Hotel Transfer: $19
- Buffet Dinner Apsara Show with hotel transfers: $22
- Apsara Dance Show with Buffet Dinner & Tuk-Tuk...: $23
- Apsara Show Including Dinner & Hotel Pickup: $23
- Apsara Performance Including Buffet Dinner & Hotel Pick up: $23
- Apsara Show and Dinner with Free Shared Round Trip Transfer: $23
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance Round Pick-up included: $25
- Dinner Show Apsara Dance, Pickup round trip included: $27
- Apsara Dance Show & Dinner with Tuk-Tuk Transfers: $27
- Khmer Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $29
- Apsara Theatre Performance include Dinner & hotel pick up: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Siem Reap $30
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: $47
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $51
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- 4-Hour Small Group Rock Climbing Tour in Yangshuo: $61
- Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $66
- Guilin: Eternal Love Show Ticket with Interactive Activities: $69
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
Typical Entertainment Prices in Siem Reap
Here are a few typical costs in Siem Reap for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Angkor Tour Guide$8.27
Tours and Activities in Siem Reap
Here are a few actual costs in Siem Reap for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Standard Angkor Wat Tour): $35
- 03 Hours Countryside tours: $88
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour from Siem Reap,Cambodia: $60
- 1 Day Angkor Wat Tour with Tour Guide: $23
- 1 Day Private of Angkor Wat Tour with Tuk Tuk: $25
- 1-Day Angkor Wat Private Tour with Spanish Tour Guide.: $125
- 1-Day private Angkor Temple Tour from Siem Reap: $27
- 2 Day Angkor Wat Private Tour: $245
- 2 Day Cambodia Private Guided Tour in Angkor Temples: $44
- 2 Days Angkor Wat Tour with ICare Tours Private Tours: $200
- 2-Day Angkor Small-Group Tour & Banteay Srei from Siem Reap: $69
- 2-Day Angkor Wat With Small, Big Circuit & Banteay Srei Tour: $123
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Siem Reap $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Siem Reap
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Siem Reap:
- Mad Monkey Siem Reap Pub Crawl: $12
When comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Siem Reap, we can see that Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Siem Reap?
Yangshuo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Siem Reap. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Siem Reap, 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.
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