Which place is cheaper, Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yichang or Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
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!
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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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Yichang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYichang $74Suzhou $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Yichang is $74, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $127. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYichang $25Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYichang $50Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Yichang and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Yichang or Suzhou? 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 $14Suzhou $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Yichang or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $38Suzhou $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yichang $18Suzhou $9.47
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: $994
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Tiger Hill Ticket Booking: $14
- Lingering Garden Ticket Booking: $15
- Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $21
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $55
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $68
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $72
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYichang $14Suzhou $6.50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yichang and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou than you might in Yichang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yichang Expensive? and Is Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yichang or Suzhou?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Yichang and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
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 Suzhou in the Summer?
Both Suzhou and Yichang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Yichang is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Suzhou. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Yichang. Yichang usually receives less sunshine than Suzhou during summer. Yichang gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. It's quite rainy in Yichang. In July, Yichang usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Yichang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYichang 29°C (85°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Suzhou in the Autumn?
Both Suzhou and Yichang during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Yichang is around the same temperature as Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Yichang in October average around 20°C (67°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In the autumn, Yichang often gets less sunshine than Suzhou. Yichang gets 134 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun.
Yichang usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Yichang gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYichang 20°C (67°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Suzhou in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yichang and Suzhou.
Suzhou can be very cold during winter. In January, Yichang is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 6°C (43°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
Yichang usually receives less sunshine than Suzhou during winter. Yichang gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Yichang usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Yichang gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYichang 6°C (43°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Suzhou in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yichang as well as Suzhou.
Yichang is a little warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 18°C (65°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
In the spring, Yichang often gets less sunshine than Suzhou. Yichang gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Suzhou. Yichang usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Suzhou. Yichang gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYichang 18°C (65°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Yichang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 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.