Which place is cheaper, Guilin or Yichang?
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 Yichang or Guilin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yichang or Guilin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Yichang or Guilin?
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
Guilin
Guilin is a city in Southern China situated on the west bank of the Li River with Hunan to the north. Its name means, "Forest of Sweet Osmanthus," owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city. Products like tea, sugar, and wine, can be made from the tree and are found in many shops throughout Guilin. A popular tourist destination, the city is renowned for its scenery of karst topography with unique mountains jutting out of the urban landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYichang $74Guilin $84
The average daily cost (per person) in Yichang is $74, while the average daily cost in Guilin is $84. 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 Yichang and Guilin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYichang $25Guilin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYichang $50Guilin $70
Compare Hotels in Yichang and Guilin
Looking for a hotel in Yichang or Guilin? 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.Yichang $14Guilin $5.85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- One Way Transfer Service between Guilin city and airport: $17
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin Train Stations to Downtown Hotel: $17
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
- Guilin Transfer Services: Airport,train station & hotel: $18
- [Airport Transfer] Haikou Airport ⇔ Haikou City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter> *: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin International Airport (KWL) to Downtown Hotel: $25
- Private Departure Transfer: Downtown Guilin Hotel to Airport (KWL): $25
- Private Airport Transfer:Guilin Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport: $35
- Private Airport Transfer: Guilin Liangjiang International Aiport to Guilin Hotel: $35
- Transfer from Guilin Hotels to Yangshuo Town: $37
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
Is it cheaper to fly into Yichang or Guilin?
Prices for flights to both Guilin and Yichang 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 dayYichang $38Guilin $39
Typical Food Prices in Guilin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Guilin:
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Fresh Coconut Drink$1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guilin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guilin.
- Half day Yangshuo Cooking lesson Small Group Tour: $62
- Full-Day Li-River with the 4 Star Luxury Boat VIP Room and Yangshuo Cooking Tour: $286
- Countryside Cycling 1-day Tour with Cooking Class: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yichang $18Guilin $28
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- From 5-Day Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing: $679
- Yichang - Chongqing Yangtze Miracle Luxury 5D4N Cruise: $720
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $993
Typical Entertainment Prices in Guilin
Here are a few typical costs in Guilin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Caves$17
Tours and Activities in Guilin
Here are a few actual costs in Guilin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting: $46
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide(beginner friendly): $51
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- 1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill : $55
- GUILIN:kayaking adventure with local guide: $60
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $60
- Guilin English tour guide service : $62
- Private Day Tour: Longji Terraces Cultural Villages and Hike : $69
- Full-Day Guilin Essence and Lifestyle Walking Tour: $69
- Private day tour :Guilin-LiRiver bamboo boat-Yangshuo Highlights : $70
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYichang $14Guilin $5.81
When comparing the travel costs between Yichang and Guilin, we can see that Guilin is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yichang Expensive? and Is Guilin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yichang or Guilin?
Guilin has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Yichang and Guilin, 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 Yichang or Guilin?
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 Yichang or Guilin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Yichang and Guilin.
Yichang is around the same temperature as Guilin in the summer. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Guilin fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
Guilin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yichang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Yichang usually receives more rain than Guilin. Yichang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYichang 29°C (85°F)Guilin 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Guilin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Yichang as well as Guilin.
In the autumn, Yichang is cooler than Guilin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yichang in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Guilin averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Yichang usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Guilin. Yichang gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYichang 20°C (67°F)Guilin 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Guilin in the Winter?
Both Guilin and Yichang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
In January, Yichang is generally much colder than Guilin. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 6°C (43°F), and Guilin fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Yichang usually receives less rain than Guilin. Yichang gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYichang 6°C (43°F)Guilin 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Guilin in the Spring?
Both Guilin and Yichang during the spring are popular places to visit.
Yichang is around the same temperature as Guilin in the spring. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 18°C (65°F) in April, and Guilin fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Yichang usually gets less rain in April than Guilin. Yichang gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Guilin receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYichang 18°C (65°F)Guilin 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Guilin and Yichang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.