Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Wuyuan?
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 Wuyuan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Wuyuan?
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.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
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 $72Wuyuan $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $72, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $57. 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 Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $25Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $50Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Wuyuan? 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 $42Wuyuan $13
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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 $19Wuyuan $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
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $23Wuyuan $19
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
- 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 Xingping hotel: $181
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train: $212
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $33Wuyuan $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Wuyuan, we can see that Yangshuo is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo than you might in Wuyuan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Yangshuo or Wuyuan?
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 Wuyuan in the Summer?
Both Wuyuan and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Wuyuan in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wuyuan. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
Both Wuyuan and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in October than Wuyuan. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuyuan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Wuyuan.
In January, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wuyuan. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Wuyuan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Wuyuan.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Wuyuan in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Wuyuan. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.