Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 $72Suzhou $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $102. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Suzhou $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Suzhou $76
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Suzhou? 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 $42Suzhou $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Shanghai Pudong Airport - Suzhou Chauffeur Service,Shanghai Airport Transfer: $280
- Shanghai Pudong Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Private Day Tour: Suzhou Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $227
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Exploration with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $227
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $143
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Private Departure Transfer to Shanghai Airport from Suzhou City Hotel: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $19Suzhou $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3-Hour Yangshuo Cooking Class with Yangshuo Town Shopping: $138
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour With Locals: $55
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Lunch or Dinner Option: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Suzhou $9.34
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Tour to learn Chinese cuisine in Yangshuo group: $37
- 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
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Gullin: Li River Cruise with Pickup and Yangshuo: $65
- Private Half-Day Bike and Bamboo Raft Tour in Yangshuo: $80
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Yangshuo Parasailing Experience Ticket: $89
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $71
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $127
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- All Inclusive Suzhou Highlight Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch: $179
- Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup: $213
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $248
- Flexible Shanghai Private Day Tour from Suzhou by Bullet Train: $208
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full Day Private Tour Incredible Suzhou Highlight: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Suzhou $6.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Yangshuo or Suzhou in the Summer?
Both Suzhou and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Yangshuo is generally around the same temperature as Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 30°C (86°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Suzhou 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 Suzhou. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Suzhou.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Suzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Suzhou fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In October, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Suzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Suzhou.
The weather in Suzhou can be very cold. In the winter, Yangshuo is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Yangshuo in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Suzhou averages at about 4°C (39°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in January than Suzhou. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 20°C (68°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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