Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
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 $72Tianjin $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $76. 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 Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Tianjin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Tianjin $68
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Tianjin? 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 $42Tianjin $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Xingping hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- Private Transfer from Tianjin International Airport to Beijing Downtown: $208
- Tianjin Private Transfer to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall: $196
- Tianjin Port Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $192
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $178
- Private Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall from Tianjin City: $178
- Private PEK Airport Departure Transfer from Tianjin with Bullet Train Experience: $168
- Tianjin Port Pick-up and Beijing Hotel Drip-off Transfer with Private Driver : $155
- Private Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Great Wall of China with Beijing Drop-Off: $151
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
- Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs: $132
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $19Tianjin $20
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Tianjin $10
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $149
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour with the Daxu Town and Yao Mountain from Yangshuo: $187
- 1-Day Longji Rice Terraces hiking tour from Guilin/Yangshuo hotel: $188
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- From Guilin or Top 4 Highlights Private Day tour: $157
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $137
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin Tea plantation and Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Xingping hotel: $181
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 2 Days Beijing Group Tour from Tianjin Port without Shop Stops: $276
- 4- Hour Tianjin Local Food & Tea Tour: $49
- 4-Hour Shore Excursion: Tianjin City Highlights and Binhai Bullet Train Experience: $259
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Private Shopping Tour: $120
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall : $278
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- From Tianjin Xingang Port: Private 2-Day Beijing Tour: $550
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Tianjin $11
When comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin 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 Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 30°C (86°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tianjin in the Autumn?
Both Tianjin and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Tianjin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Tianjin. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Tianjin.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tianjin. In the winter, Yangshuo is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Yangshuo in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Tianjin averages at about -3°C (27°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tianjin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Tianjin.
In April, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 20°C (68°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Tianjin. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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