Which place is cheaper, Wuhu or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Wuhu?
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 Wuhu can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Wuhu?
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.
Wuhu
The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.
The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.
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 $72Wuhu $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Wuhu is $86. 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 Wuhu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Wuhu $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Wuhu $60
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Wuhu
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Wuhu? 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 $42Wuhu $26
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Wuhu?
Prices for flights to both Wuhu 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 $19Wuhu $39
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 $23Wuhu $18
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Wuhu $8.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Wuhu, we can see that Wuhu 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu 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 Wuhu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Wuhu?
Wuhu has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Wuhu, 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 Wuhu?
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 Wuhu in the Summer?
Both Wuhu and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Wuhu. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Wuhu averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Wuhu 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 Wuhu. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Wuhu 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuhu in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Wuhu.
In October, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Wuhu. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Wuhu fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In October, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Wuhu. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Wuhu 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuhu in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Wuhu.
It's quite cold in Wuhu in the winter. Yangshuo is much warmer than Wuhu in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Wuhu fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in January than Wuhu. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Wuhu 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuhu in the Spring?
Both Wuhu and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Wuhu. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Wuhu averages at about 15°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Wuhu. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Wuhu receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Wuhu 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Wuhu and Yangshuo
| Yangshuo | Wuhu | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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