A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hefei vs. Pyeongchang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hefei or Pyeongchang?

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

Should I visit Hefei or Pyeongchang? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Hefei or Pyeongchang?

Hefei

While most would consider the city of Hefei a pass-through destination, there are plenty of things to see in the capital city of China's Anhui province.

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.

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

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

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

When is the best time to visit Hefei or Pyeongchang?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Hefei or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Hefei as well as Pyeongchang.

In July, Hefei is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hefei average around 29°C (83°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Hefei receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hefei usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Hefei gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hefei or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

Both Pyeongchang and Hefei are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Hefei is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hefei averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. In October, Hefei usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Hefei gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Hefei or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

Both Pyeongchang and Hefei during the winter are popular places to visit.

The weather in Pyeongchang can be very cold. Hefei can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Hefei is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hefei in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Hefei usually gets less rain in January than Pyeongchang. Hefei gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hefei or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hefei and Pyeongchang.

In April, Hefei is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Hefei average around 16°C (61°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In April, Hefei usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Hefei gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Hefei