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

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Should you visit Zhangye or Jingdezhen?

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 Jingdezhen. 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 Jingdezhen?

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.

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen is $60. 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 Zhangye and Jingdezhen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zhangye $39
    Jingdezhen $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zhangye $78
    Jingdezhen $62
Compare Hotels in Zhangye and Jingdezhen

Looking for a hotel in Zhangye or Jingdezhen? 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 Zhangye


Hotels in Jingdezhen


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zhangye $39
    Jingdezhen $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangye

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhangye:

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangye or Jingdezhen?

Prices for flights to both Jingdezhen 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
    Jingdezhen $21

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
    Jingdezhen $8.18

Tours and Activities in Zhangye

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

  • Zhangye One Day City Tour: $75
  • Private day tour to Zhangye Danxia Landform the Rainbow Mountain: $114
  • Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye: $151
  • Zhangye Danxia Half Day tour: $190
  • Full-Day Private Tour to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi from Zhangye: $208
  • Zhangye Rainbow Danxia Private Day Tour: $214
  • Private Hiking Tour: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon and the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes: $235
  • 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 Tour of Zhangye Danxia Geopark: $266
  • 2 Days Zhangye Mati Temple, Pingshan Lake Valley & Rainbow Mountain Tour: $340

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zhangye $7.07
    Jingdezhen $39

About these numbers

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

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