Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Yichang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yichang or Tianjin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yichang or Tianjin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Yichang or Tianjin?
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYichang $59Tianjin $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Yichang is $59, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $77. 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 Yichang and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYichang $25Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYichang $50Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Yichang and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Yichang 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.Yichang $14Tianjin $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tianjin Airport Chauffeur Service, Tianjin Airport Transfer: $13
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Port to Tianjin Binhai Airport TSN: $34
- Tianjin Binhai Airport Chauffeur Service , Tianjin Airport Transfer,Pickup: $36
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Tianjin train station: $51
- Private Transfer from Tianjin hotels to Tianjin Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Tianjin City Hotels to Tianjin Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port to Tianjin City Hotels: $54
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $61
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Yichang or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Yichang 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 dayYichang $22Tianjin $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yichang $18Tianjin $10
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- From Xi'an: 13-Day Private Tour to Guilin with Flights: $3,961
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $778
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Yichang higlights tour Three gorge Dam& Chexi day tour: $190
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $156
- Private Tour China House Ancient Culture Street and Tianjin Eye: $178
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Highlight Tour with Peking Duck Experience: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYichang $14Tianjin $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yichang and Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Tianjin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tianjin than you might in Yichang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yichang Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yichang or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Yichang 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 Yichang or Tianjin?
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 Yichang or Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Yichang as well as Tianjin.
Yichang is around the same temperature as Tianjin in the summer. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Yichang this time of the year. In the summer, Yichang often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Yichang gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tianjin. Yichang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yichang usually gets more rain in July than Tianjin. Yichang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYichang 29°C (85°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tianjin in the Autumn?
Both Tianjin and Yichang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Yichang is a little warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yichang in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Tianjin averages at about 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. Yichang usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during autumn. Yichang gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Yichang usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Yichang gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYichang 20°C (67°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Yichang during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Tianjin in the winter. In January, Yichang is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 6°C (43°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Yichang often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Yichang gets 92 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun.
Yichang usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Yichang gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYichang 6°C (43°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Tianjin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Yichang and Tianjin.
Yichang is a little warmer than Tianjin in the spring. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 18°C (65°F) in April, and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. Yichang usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during spring. Yichang gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Yichang usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Yichang gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYichang 18°C (65°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Yichang
| Yichang | Tianjin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 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.