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

Should you visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang?

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 Wuyuan and Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Pyeongchang?

Wuyuan

Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, 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 Wuyuan and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Wuyuan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wuyuan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan.

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

When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuyuan and Pyeongchang.

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

Pyeongchang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Wuyuan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Wuyuan usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Wuyuan as well as Pyeongchang.

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

It's quite rainy in Pyeongchang. Wuyuan usually gets less rain in October than Pyeongchang. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

Both Pyeongchang and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Wuyuan is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuyuan in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 0°C (33°F).

In January, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Pyeongchang. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

Both Pyeongchang and Wuyuan during the spring are popular places to visit.

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

It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. Wuyuan usually gets more rain in April than Pyeongchang. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Wuyuan