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

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Pyeongchang can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang?

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.

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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural 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 Jingdezhen and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang 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 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 Jingdezhen.

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

When is the best time to visit Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

Both Pyeongchang and Jingdezhen during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Jingdezhen is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 30°C (85°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Jingdezhen. Jingdezhen usually gets less rain in July than Pyeongchang. Jingdezhen gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jingdezhen and Pyeongchang.

Jingdezhen is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jingdezhen usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Jingdezhen gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Jingdezhen as well as Pyeongchang.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Pyeongchang. In the winter, Jingdezhen is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jingdezhen in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in January than Pyeongchang. Jingdezhen gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

Both Pyeongchang and Jingdezhen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Jingdezhen is generally a little warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 18°C (64°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. In April, Jingdezhen usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Jingdezhen gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Jingdezhen