A Travel Price Comparison for China Yunnan vs. Hebei for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Yunnan or Hebei?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yunnan or Hebei, 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: Yunnan or Hebei?

Yunnan

Located in southwestern China, Yunnan is a province known for its large number of ethnic minorities as well as its varied landscape from snow-capped mountains and rice terraces to lakes and deep gorges. It is also one of the most diverse provinces in China with the Northwest being heavily influenced by Tibet and the South being influenced by the cultures of Laos and Burma.

Hebei

A northern province of China located near Beijing, Hebei is situated to the north of the Yellow River and to the east of the Taihang Mountains with parts touching the Yellow Sea to the east. It is best known for the Chengde Mountain Resort, the imperial summer residence of the Qing-dynasty emperors which features 18th-century palaces, gardens, and pagodas ringed by Buddhist temples.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China.


Which place is cheaper, Hebei or Yunnan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Yunnan is $52, while the average daily cost in Hebei 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 Yunnan and Hebei in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yunnan $22
    Hebei $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yunnan $44
    Hebei $88
Compare Hotels in Yunnan and Hebei

Looking for a hotel in Yunnan or Hebei? 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.

Hotels in Yunnan


Hotels in Hebei


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yunnan $12
    Hebei $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Yunnan or Hebei?

Prices for flights to both Hebei and Yunnan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Yunnan $19
    Hebei $19

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yunnan $16
    Hebei $4.37

Tours and Activities in Yunnan

Here are a few actual costs in Yunnan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Shangri-La Area Private Day Tour: $149

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yunnan $10
    Hebei $5.16


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yunnan and Hebei, we can see that Hebei is more expensive. And not only is Yunnan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yunnan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yunnan 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 Hebei would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hebei than you might in Yunnan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yunnan Expensive? and Is Hebei Expensive?.


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