Which place is cheaper, Wellington 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 Wellington?
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 Wellington can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Wellington?
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.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, and The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand.
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Yangshuo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Wellington $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Wellington is $124. 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 Wellington in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Wellington $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Wellington $120
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Wellington
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Wellington? 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: Wellington Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Wellington $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington
Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
- Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
- Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
- Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $58
- Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
- Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Wellington?
Prices for flights to both Wellington 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 $33Wellington $51
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: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- 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 Wellington
For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington
For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $126
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Wellington $16
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: $170
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
Tours and Activities in Wellington
For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38
- Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
- Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples: $99
- Craft beers & car museums - Full Day Tour incl beverage samples: $168
- Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour : $53
- From Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa: $110
- From Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour: $292
- From Martinborough Winery Tour: $112
- From Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour: $129
- Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including Cable Car: $150
- Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour: $177
- Full Day Tour of Wellington: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Wellington $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington
Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $100
- From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $170
- Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
- Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $395
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Wellington, we can see that Wellington is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo is in Asia and Wellington is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Wellington would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wellington 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 Wellington Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Wellington?
Wellington has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Wellington, 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 Wellington?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Yangshuo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wellington in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Wellington. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Wellington because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Wellington in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Wellington fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in January.
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Wellingtonin January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Wellington 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wellington in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Wellington. Additionally, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is much warmer than Wellington. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Wellington averages at about 15°C (58°F)in April.
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Wellingtonin April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Wellington 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wellington in the Winter?
Both Wellington and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Wellington for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Yangshuo is generally around the same temperature as Wellingtonin July. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Wellington fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wellington. In January, Yangshuo usually receives less rain than Wellingtonin July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Wellington 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wellington in the Spring?
Both Wellington and Yangshuo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Wellington in the spring for the beaches.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Wellington in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Wellington fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Wellingtonin October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Wellington receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Wellington 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Wellington and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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