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

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Should you visit Zhangye or Shijiazhuang?

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 Shijiazhuang. 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 Shijiazhuang?

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.

Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei Province in China. It is a fairly young city, acting as the regional transport hub and economic center, though there are a few sights worth seeing. The city is also the largest pharmaceutical hub in China, as well as an important center for textile, IT, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

Which place is cheaper, Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang is $79. 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 Shijiazhuang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zhangye $39
    Shijiazhuang $45
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zhangye $78
    Shijiazhuang $90
Compare Hotels in Zhangye and Shijiazhuang

Looking for a hotel in Zhangye or Shijiazhuang? 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 Shijiazhuang


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zhangye $39
    Shijiazhuang $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangye

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhangye:

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shijiazhuang

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shijiazhuang:

  • Private airport transfer to or from Shijiazhuang International Airport max 5: $27
  • Private airport transfer to or from Shijiazhuang International Airport Max 5: $29
  • Shijiazhuang Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $56
  • Shijiazhuang Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $56
  • Shijiazhuang Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $56
  • Zhengding International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Shijiazhuang Airport Transfer: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Zhangye or Shijiazhuang?

Prices for flights to both Shijiazhuang 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
    Shijiazhuang $19

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
    Shijiazhuang $4.45

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

Tours and Activities in Shijiazhuang

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

  • Shanghai City Day Tour with Yuyuan Garden and Huangpu River Cruise: $172
  • Private Beijing Day Tour from Shanghai by Flight: $678

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zhangye $7.07
    Shijiazhuang $5.25

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Zhangye and Shijiazhuang, we can see that Zhangye is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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