Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $72Tokyo $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $157. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Tokyo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Tokyo? 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $42Tokyo $17
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
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $75
- Yangshuo Rock Climbing with Hotel Transfer (3 hours): $69
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin International Airport (KWL): $49
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa: $1,137
- Private Transfers between Tokyo and Snow Monkey Park: $821
- Hakuba: Private transfer from/to Tokyo/HND by minibus max 9: $815
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nagano: $707
- Haneda airport to/from Naeba city Private Transfer: $650
- From Tokyo:Private tour to Kamakura with Round-way transfer: $599
- Haneda airport to/from Karuizawa Town Private Transfer: $568
- 10-hour Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $555
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nikko: $518
- Haneda Airport to/from Kamakura City Private Transfer: $480
- Narita Airport: Private one way transfer by Luxury car/Van: $480
- Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $455
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $19Tokyo $37
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
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.22
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.22
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Meal at Airport$6.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $33
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $35
- Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $38
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $38
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $40
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class! Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji: $52
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $59
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $59
- Tokyo Wagyu Culinary Tour Cooking Culture and Tasting: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Tokyo $68
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $149
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Longji Rice Terraces hiking tour from Guilin/Yangshuo hotel: $188
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- Full-Day Li-River Tour from Yangshuo to Yangdi With the English Speaking Driver: $159
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $136
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin Tea plantation and Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train: $212
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $99
- Mt. Fuji Majestic Tours : Shinjuku to Arakurayama and Beyond: $80
- Tokyo Full Day Tour With Guide and Foods Included: $275
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $135
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Mount Nokogiri Hiking Tour from Tokyo: $251
- 1 Day Tokyo Charter Private Tour with English & Hindi Driver: $347
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $484
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $474
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Tokyo $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.91
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $79
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $82
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $88
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $125
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $161
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
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 Tokyo in the Summer?
Both Tokyo and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Tokyo averages at about 26°C (78°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Tokyo. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tokyo in the Autumn?
Both Tokyo and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In October, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Yangshuo usually gets less rain in October than Tokyo. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tokyo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Tokyo. Also, many travelers come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Tokyo in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Tokyo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Tokyo. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Tokyo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Tokyo. Also, many visitors come to Tokyo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Tokyo averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Tokyo. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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