Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Zhangjiajie?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zhangjiajie and Yakushima. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangjiajie is $63, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $116. 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 Zhangjiajie and Yakushima in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Zhangjiajie or Yakushima? 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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Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Zhangjiajie 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.
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhangjiajie and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Zhangjiajie much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zhangjiajie would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangjiajie 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima than you might in Zhangjiajie.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhangjiajie Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
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.
Both Yakushima and Zhangjiajie during the summer are popular places to visit.
Zhangjiajie is around the same temperature as Yakushima in the summer. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. Zhangjiajie usually gets less rain in July than Yakushima. Zhangjiajie gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zhangjiajie and Yakushima.
In the autumn, Zhangjiajie is cooler than Yakushima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zhangjiajie in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Yakushima averages at about 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Zhangjiajie gets 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Zhangjiajie as well as Yakushima.
In January, Zhangjiajie is generally much colder than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Zhangjiajie average around 5°C (42°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Zhangjiajie usually gets less rain in January than Yakushima. Zhangjiajie gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Yakushima and Zhangjiajie are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Zhangjiajie is around the same temperature as Yakushima in the spring. The daily temperature in Zhangjiajie averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Zhangjiajie. In April, Zhangjiajie usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Zhangjiajie gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Zhangjiajie | Yakushima | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
May | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |