Which place is cheaper, Kobe 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 Kobe?
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 Kobe can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Kobe?
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.
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Kobe $130
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $130. 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 Kobe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Kobe $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Kobe $126
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Kobe
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Kobe? 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: Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Kobe $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Private Yangshuo Transfer from Hotel to Longji terraces Hotel: $96
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arima-Onsen Resort to Osaka Kansai Airport KIX-Departure Transfer: $299
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Van: $178
- Departure Private Transfers from Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $178
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $178
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $178
- Kobe City: Private transfer to/from Kansai Airport: $176
- Private Transfer from Kobe Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $176
- Departure Transfer: Kobe to Kobe Airport UKB by Business Car: $161
- Airport Transfer: Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City by Business Car: $161
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kobe Airport to Kobe City: $155
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Car: $144
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Kobe?
Prices for flights to both Kobe 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 $33Kobe $54
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class: Create Your Own Savory Pancake: $55
- Kobe Home Cooking Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class: $61
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Shinkaichi Evening Food Tour with Local Guide: $72
- Discover Kobe's Flavors On A Cooking Class: $76
- Kobe Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $95
- Cooking Class with Kobe Beef Sukiyaki and Origami: $101
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $223
- Private tour in Kobe with beef dinner: $487
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Kobe $24
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $170
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour in Yangshuo: $84
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- Entry Ticket to Liu San Jie Impression Show: $71
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
Tours and Activities in Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- Kobe to Setouchi Triennale Art Festival Day Tour : $264
- 1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting: $178
- 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake: $143
- 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef : $177
- Arima Onsen History Tour: $46
- Classic Kobe GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Cruise Shore Excursion: Kobe Sake Tasting with Local Guide: $108
- Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake: $159
- KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included): $103
- KOBE Sake Tasting Tour at Breweries (tasting fee included): $108
- KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries: $88
- KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour : $97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Kobe $8.87
Sample the Local Flavors in Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- Private Sake Tour and Tasting at a Kobe Brewery: $82
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $87
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting Sake: $88
- KOBE Sake brewery PRIVATE walking tour with Local guide: $89
- Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef Bites: $108
- 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $186
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Kobe, we can see that Kobe 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 Kobe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kobe 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 Kobe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Kobe?
Kobe has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Kobe, 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 Kobe?
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 Yangshuo or Kobe in the Summer?
Both Kobe and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Kobe for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Kobe. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yangshuo in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Kobe averages at about 27°C (80°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kobe. It's quite rainy in Yangshuo. In July, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Kobe. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Kobe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Kobe in the Autumn?
Both Kobe and Yangshuo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Kobe because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 23°C (73°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Yangshuo usually gets less rain in October than Kobe. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Kobe 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Kobe in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Kobe. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
Yangshuo is much warmer than Kobe in the winter. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Kobe fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In January, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Kobe. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Kobe 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Kobe in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Kobe. Also, many travelers come to Kobe for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Yangshuo is a little warmer than Kobe. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yangshuo in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Kobe averages at about 15°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Kobe. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in April than Kobe. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Kobe 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kobe and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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