A Travel Price Comparison for China Zhangye vs. Dalian for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Zhangye or Dalian?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zhangye and Dalian. 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.

Where Should I go: Zhangye or Dalian?

Zhangye

Zhangye, China is a city in the Gansu Province in the central north part of the country, close to Mongolia. This ancient city has often been used as a military strong hold, having been the headquarters of General Huo among many others. Zhangye is a fabulous day trip city to visit when staying in larger nearby cities.

Zhangye is privy to beautiful summer weather, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high 70's Fahrenheit. The best times to visit are between July and September, when temperatures and sunshine are at their highest. Autumn, Winter, and Spring tend to be a little chillier and rainier.

Dalian

Dalian, China is a very large peninsula city located in the southernmost part of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. The area has a wealth of history, with roots in Russian and Japanese rule, resulting in unique architecture and many universities that attract foreign students and teachers. Dalian is also known for their beautiful green spaces and relaxing beaches which juxtapose a lot of the more industrial cities found throughout other areas of northern China.

Which city is cheaper, Dalian or Zhangye?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Zhangye is $87, while the average daily cost in Dalian is $105. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Zhangye and Dalian in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zhangye $39
    Dalian $55
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zhangye $78
    Dalian $110
Compare Hotels in Zhangye and Dalian

Looking for a hotel in Zhangye or Dalian? 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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zhangye $39
    Dalian $42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangye

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhangye:

  • Private One Way Transfer to Jiayuguan from Zhangye: $78
  • Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Hotel to Zhangye Airport (YZY): $52
  • Private Airport Transfer: Zhangye Airport (YZY) to Zhangye Hotel: $52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dalian

Also for Dalian, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dalian Transfer: $27
  • Dalian Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Railway Station: $30
  • Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport(DLC): $32
  • Private Arrival Transfer to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport from Dalian Downtown: $36
  • Private Departure Transfer: City Hotel to Any Guiyang Railway Station: $36
  • Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport Chauffeur Service , to Dalian Transfer: $40
  • Dalian Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $56
  • Private Round-Trip Transfer:Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport(DLC): $62
  • Dalian Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $89
  • Dalian Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $89

Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangye or Dalian?

Prices for flights to both Dalian and Zhangye 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
    Zhangye $26
    Dalian $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangye

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zhangye.

  • Private Zhangye Danxia Geopark Sunset Tour with Dinner: $258

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zhangye $11
    Dalian $4.90

Tours and Activities in Zhangye

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zhangye are as follows:

  • 2 Days Zhangye Mati Temple, Pingshan Lake Valley & Rainbow Mountain Tour: $340
  • 2-Day Zhangye Private Tour: Binggou Danxia, Zhangye Danxia Geo Park, Mati Temple Grottoes: $543
  • 3 Days Zhangye Private Tour with Danxia Landform Geological Park: $438
  • 7 Days Hexi Corridor Adventure Tour to Zhangye, Jiayuguan & Dunhuang: $1,590
  • Amazing 6-Day China Silk Road Tour: $3,500
  • Full-Day Private Tour to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi from Zhangye: $208
  • Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform: $235
  • Private Hiking Tour: Binggou Danxia and Zhangye Danxia Geopark from Zhangye: $255
  • Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and Zhangye Danxia Geopark From Zhangye: $255
  • Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes: $235
  • Private Tour of Zhangye Danxia Geopark: $266
  • Private day tour to Zhangye Danxia Landform the Rainbow Mountain: $114

Tours and Activities in Dalian

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dalian.

  • Dalian City Highlight Private Day tour: $73
  • Dalian City Private Day Tour in Your Way: $150
  • Flexible Dalian City Highlights Private Day Tour with Lunch: $188
  • Private Dalian Night Tour: $200
  • Private 2 Day Tour of Dalian City: $250
  • All Inclusive Private Lushun(Port Arthur) Full-Day Tour: $300
  • All-Inclusive Private Dalian Port Layover Tour with Lunch: $300
  • All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour of Beijing City Highlights from Dalian by Air: $738
  • 3-Day Private Tibet Tour from Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Khampa La Pass: $925
  • 4 Days Private History and Culture Tour of Beijing and Xi'an: $1,088
  • All Inclusive 3-Day Private Tour of Xi'an and Beijing from Dalian with Hotel: $1,278
  • 7-Day Private China Tour from Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai: $2,328

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zhangye $7.07
    Dalian $6.47

About these numbers

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

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