A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chongqing vs. Shiretoko National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chongqing or Shiretoko National Park?

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 Chongqing and Shiretoko National Park. 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: Chongqing or Shiretoko National Park?

Chongqing

Chongqing, China is a large city in central China and one of only four cities in the country that are not part of a province. While Chongqing is famous for being an economically important city, brush away its industrial surface and you'll find a naturally beautiful city with plenty of hidden wonders. Although you'll find many expats in the city, English is rarely spoken, meaning knowing some basic Mandarin will come in handy.

Shiretoko National Park

Shiretoko National Park, Japan is comprises the entire Shiretoko Penninusla in the northeast island of Hokkaido. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is considered to be one of the most remote areas in Japan with very few and very small settlements. This makes Shiretoko the perfect place for a fun hiking and camping adventure.

While the park is open year round, the weather in the area tends to greatly affect the enjoyment of your trip due to harsh winters and heavy rain at the end of summer. There is a short period from May to early July that is considered the best time to visit due to slightly less rain and comfortable temperatures around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in China, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Shiretoko National Park or Chongqing?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Chongqing Prices
    China Prices
    Shiretoko National Park Prices
    Japan Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Chongqing $106
    Shiretoko National Park $96

The average daily cost (per person) in Chongqing is $106, while the average daily cost in Shiretoko National Park is $96. 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 Chongqing and Shiretoko National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chongqing $50
    Shiretoko National Park $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chongqing $100
    Shiretoko National Park $68
Compare Hotels in Chongqing and Shiretoko National Park

Looking for a hotel in Chongqing or Shiretoko National Park? 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 Chongqing


Hotels in Shiretoko National Park


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Shiretoko National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chongqing $19
    Shiretoko National Park $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chongqing

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chongqing:

  • Chongqing Airport Private Transfer : $22
  • [Airport Transfer] Chongqing Airport ⇔ Chongqing City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $23
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Any Railway Station in Chongqing: $24
  • Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) private round-trip transfer: $25
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) to Hotel: $27
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier to Hotel: $39
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chongqing Chaotianmen Cruise Pier: $39
  • Datong Yungang Airport Chauffeur Service , to Datong Transfer: $40
  • Private Round-Trip Transfer: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport(CKG) : $60
  • Private One Way Transfer (English Service) between Airport & Hotel & Cruise Port: $99
  • Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Dazu Rock Carvings: $134
  • Chongqing Private Round Trip Transfer to Wulong National Park: $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Chongqing or Shiretoko National Park?

Prices for flights to both Shiretoko National Park and Chongqing 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
    Chongqing $43
    Shiretoko National Park $45

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chongqing

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

  • Qingyu Banquet Experience with Show and Dinner: $51
  • Half-Day Cultural Immersion with Cooking Class: $80
  • Food Tour with Old Town and Magical Night Views: $93
  • Chongqing Food Tour: $93
  • 3 HR Chongqing Food Tour: $110
  • Chongqing City Private Night Tour with Hot Pot Dinner: $158
  • Magical Chongqing Art Performance and Food Tour: $297

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chongqing $14
    Shiretoko National Park $15

Tours and Activities in Chongqing

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

  • Chongqing private luxury city tour: Must-sees All in One: $10
  • Chongqing Private Tour Pandas City Must See Hot Pot All in one: $10
  • Chongqing Luxury Hot Spring and Massage Luxury Meal Private Tour: $10
  • Chongqing Wulong National Park Private Nature Tour: $10
  • 520m-high Eye Skyview Deck Ticket for Adult: $26
  • Two Rivers Night Cruise- Yangtze & Jialing Rivers: $40
  • Chongqing 1949 Ticket Epic Historical Spectacle: $41
  • Historical Blocks, Temple, and Mountain Tour: $69
  • Magic Night View and Secret Viewing Spots Tour: $71
  • ChongQing Guanyinqiao: A 3-Hour Urban Adventure: $80
  • Hidden City Walking Tour with Local Guide: $80
  • Baduanjin Qigong Experience in a Serene Temple: $81

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chongqing $7.01
    Shiretoko National Park $11


When comparing the travel costs between Chongqing and Shiretoko National Park, we can see that Chongqing 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.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chongqing Expensive? and Is Shiretoko National Park Expensive?.


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