Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Yangshuo?
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)?
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 Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)?
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
Busan (Pusan)
An important port city in South Korea, Busan is known for its beaches, mountains, and temples. With a thriving harbor, the city's main revenue comes from international shipping, although the area is quite popular with tourists from all over the globe, too. The place is bustling with sailors from around the world as well as tourists who come to enjoy the culture of this modern and dynamic city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $104. 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 Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)? 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.
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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: Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Busan (Pusan) $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $125
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Yangshuo 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
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Food Meals for one dayYangshuo $33Busan (Pusan) $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.43
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Carp Bread$0.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Busan history and market food tour with local chef: $53
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $95
- Busan seafood tour : Cod Auction and Clam Auction in Winter: $99
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan : $100
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Busan (Pusan) $20
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking : $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Walking Day Tour: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Ticket of Impression Sanjie Liu Show: $62
- Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $67
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- "Walking Tour: Busan Foodie Experience + Live Like a Local": $73
- 1-DAY Busan and INCLUDED night tour: $220
- A well-rounded small group Busan tour with a certified guide: $58
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $48
- Busan 4hr Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide: $228
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $15
- Busan City Tour - Haedong Yonggung Temple And Shopping in Lotte Premium Outlet: $289
- Busan City Tour Including Gamcheon Culture village and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: $282
- Busan City Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple And APEC House: $290
- Busan Comfortable Private Tour For 4hours: $196
- Busan Comfortable Private Tour For 8hours: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Busan (Pusan) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Busan (Pusan) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Busan (Pusan) than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan), keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan)?
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 Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Busan (Pusan).
In the autumn, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
In October, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Busan (Pusan).
Busan (Pusan) can be very cold during winter. In January, Yangshuo is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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