Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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.
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 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.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $87, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $103. 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.
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Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
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For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yangshuo | Suzhou | |||
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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) |