A Travel Price Comparison for China Zhengzhou vs. Kunming for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Zhengzhou or Kunming?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Zhengzhou and Kunming can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Zhengzhou or Kunming?

Zhengzhou

Along the Yellow River, a city from the future and the past resides. Ancient pagodas, futuristic domes, verdant gardens - Zhengzhou is a myriad of many worlds in one urban area. The provincial capital of the Henan Province, Zhengzhou is the encapsulation of a perfect city from its delicate balance of the natural and urban spheres. It was born during the Sui Dynasty, and its actual location was in the modern-day Chenggao. Moreover, Zhengzhou works as the political, economic, technological, and educational center of the province. The city is also one of the eight great ancient capitals of China, with a collection of architecture and art originating during iconic dynasties. These relics of the old world include the Shaolin Monastery, Henan Museum, the Pagoda Forest, the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, the Songyue Pagoda, the Emperors of Yan and Huang, and the scenic views of the Yellow River. With over nine million inhabitants, Zhengzhou continues to grow at a thriving rate. It also should be noted that in June 2012, Greater Zhengzhou was named one of the thirteen emerging megacities in China according to the Economist Intelligent Unit. Known internationally for its amazing culmination of culture and history, Zhengzhou is the ideal city for travelers and inhabitants alike.

Kunming

Kunming, located in southern China, is the modern capital city of the Yunnan province. It is a transportation hub for visitors entering the region, and good transfer point to just about everywhere else in the province by train or bus. Within the city itself there are many things to see and do with a full range of parks and zoos, museums, temples, theatres, and scenic areas.

Which city is cheaper, Kunming or Zhengzhou?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Zhengzhou is $102, while the average daily cost in Kunming is $70. 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 Zhengzhou and Kunming in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zhengzhou $38
    Kunming $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zhengzhou $76
    Kunming $68
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zhengzhou $66
    Kunming $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhengzhou

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhengzhou:

  • Private Transfer to Guoliang Village and Tunnel from Zhengzhou: $160
  • 1-Way Private Transfer Service to Yuntai Mountain from Zhengzhou City: $137
  • Private One way Transfer to Zhengzhou from Guoliangcun Village: $137
  • Private One Way Transfer to Guoliangcun Village from Zhengzhou: $137
  • Private Zhengzhou Airport Arrival Transfer to Luoyang: $132
  • Private Transfer to Shaolin Temple or Dengfeng from Zhengzhou Train station: $132
  • Private Transfer to Shaolin Temple or Dengfeng from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport: $132
  • Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes: $95
  • One-Way Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Luoyang: $80
  • Private transfer to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou: $80
  • One-Way Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng: $70
  • Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer , Zhengzhou Airport Transfer: $65

Typical Local Transportation prices in Kunming

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Kunming:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kunming

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

  • 1 Day Private Transfer from Kunming to UNESCO Yuanyang Rice Terraces: $233
  • 2 Day Private Transfer Service to Yuanyang Rice Terrace from Kunming: $178
  • China Private Wujiaba Airport(KMG) transfer to/from Kunming city: $36
  • Departure Private Transfer Kunming City to Kunming Airport KMG by Executive Car: $95
  • Departure Private Transfer Kunming City to Kunming Airport KMG by Standard Sedan: $62
  • Departure Private Transfer Kunming City to Kunming Changshui Airport KMG by Van: $80
  • Kunming Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $89
  • Kunming Private Departure Transfer : Hotel to Changshui International Airport: $51
  • Kunming Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $56
  • Kunming Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station: $89
  • Kunming Private Departure Transfer:City Hotel to Railway Station: $21
  • Kunming Private One Way Transfer Service to Yuanyang Rice Terrace: $118

Is it cheaper to fly into Zhengzhou or Kunming?

Prices for flights to both Kunming and Zhengzhou 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
    Zhengzhou $29
    Kunming $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhengzhou

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

  • Zhengzhou Erqi Square and Night Markets Private Tour including Dinner: $145
  • Shaolin Temple Afternoon Tour with Zen Music Ceremony and Dinner from Zhengzhou: $286

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kunming

For Kunming, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private Kunming Night Tour with Dinner: $78
  • Half-day Kunming Street Food Tour: $93
  • 3 Hours Kunming Foodie: Tofu Banquet Cooking & Stinky Tofu Tasting Experience: $107
  • 2 Days Kunming Food Tour with Goat Cheese Making Experience: $446

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zhengzhou $8.57
    Kunming $19

Tours and Activities in Zhengzhou

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

  • 2-Day In-depth Shaolin Temple Discovery Tour from Zhengzhou with Accommodation: $521
  • 2-Day Private Tour of Luoyang City and Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou: $448
  • 2-Day Zhengzhou Private Tour: Yellow River, Erqi Square, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes: $489
  • 7-Day Private China Tour from Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai: $2,328
  • All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Guoliangcun from Zhengzhou: $265
  • All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $275
  • All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Yuntai Mountain from Zhengzhou: $265
  • All inclusive Anyang Yin Xu ruins and Character Museum day tour from Zhengzhou: $201
  • Flexible Zhengzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Lunch: $169
  • Full-Day Private Kaifeng Highlight Tour from Zhengzhou: $248
  • Independent Tour to Kaifeng from Zhengzhou: $87
  • Independent Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $188

Tours and Activities in Kunming

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

  • Enjoy like a Local - Kunming Food & Markts tour by Metro: $41
  • Private Kunming Walking Tour of City Highlights: $58
  • 3 Hours Pu'er Tea Cake Making Experience & Chinese Famous Teas Tasting Class: $76
  • Half Day Kunming History Tour: $80
  • Half-Day History Tour in Kunming: $82
  • All Included Kunming Night life Experience with Tuzhu monastery visit: $83
  • Private Night Tour to Enjoy Dynamic Yunnan Show: $86
  • Half Day Flower Tour in Kunming: $91
  • Morning Market Tour - Eat like a local: $93
  • 1-Day Self-Guided Stone Forest Geological Park Tour from Kunming: $103
  • Private car/van service to Kunming Stone forest day tour no guide: $103
  • Stone Forest Day Tour: $106

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zhengzhou $6.61
    Kunming $18

About these numbers

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

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