Which place is cheaper, Fraser Island or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island?
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 Fraser Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Fraser Island?
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.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, located off Australia's eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island. It is best known as a camping and ecotourism destination, with a number of panoramic viewpoints, beaches, lakes, and freshwater pools. Hervey Bay, a beachside city on the nearby mainland, is a primary gateway to the island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Australia.
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Yangshuo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Fraser Island $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Fraser Island is $243. 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 Fraser Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Fraser Island $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Fraser Island $204
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Fraser Island
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Fraser Island? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Fraser Island $93
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Fraser Island?
Prices for flights to both Fraser Island 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 $33Fraser Island $83
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Fraser Island $45
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 Fraser Island
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Fraser Island are as follows:
- 2 Hours Hervey Bay Funset Cruise: $53
- Fraser Experience Shared Full Day Guided Tour: $208
- Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise: $104
- Hervey Bay to K'gari/Fraser Island 2-Day Tour (Beach House): $370
- Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise: $80
- Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour: $111
- K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour: $174
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group 4WD Adventure - From Noosa: $201
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Small Group Day Tour - From Rainbow Beach: $186
- Remote Fraser Island Experience: $173
- Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Fraser Island $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Fraser Island, we can see that Fraser Island is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangshuo is in Asia and Fraser Island is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Fraser Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Fraser Island is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Yangshuo has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island in the Summer?
Both Fraser Island and Yangshuo during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Fraser Island for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Fraser Island in the summer. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Fraser Island fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in January.
Fraser Island gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in July than Fraser Islandin January. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Fraser Island 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Fraser Island. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Fraser Island because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Fraser Island. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yangshuo in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Fraser Island averages at about 22°C (72°F)in April.
In October, Yangshuo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Fraser Islandin April. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Fraser Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Fraser Island. Additionally, the cuisine are the main draw to Fraser Island this time of year.
In January, Yangshuo is generally much colder than Fraser Islandin July. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 10°C (49°F), and Fraser Island fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Yangshuo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Fraser Islandin July. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Fraser Island 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Fraser Island in the Spring?
Both Fraser Island and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Fraser Island for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Yangshuo is around the same temperature as Fraser Island in the spring. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 20°C (68°F) in April, and Fraser Island fluctuates around 21°C (71°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Fraser Islandin October. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Fraser Island receives 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Fraser Island 21°C (71°F)
Typical Weather for Fraser Island and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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