Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Ao Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ao Nang or Tianjin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ao Nang or Tianjin? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Ao Nang or Tianjin?
Ao Nang
If you're looking for a relaxing beach on the coast of Thailand, it might be time to make a trip to Ao Nang. This developed and "westernized" beach was once the place to be for backpackers, but is now quite popular with package tourist crowds, too, as prices have risen in recent decades. Here you'll find nice hotels, restaurants, and plenty of fun activities at the beach and nearby, too.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours Under $1000 in Thailand, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAo Nang $121Tianjin $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Ao Nang is $121, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $78. 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 Ao Nang and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAo Nang $58Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAo Nang $116Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Ao Nang and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Ao Nang or Tianjin? 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: Ao Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ao Nang $63Tianjin $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ao Nang
Also for Ao Nang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Phuket - Krabi, Aonang: $150
- Private SUV-Transfer: One-way Krabi to Phuket: $117
- Krabi: Private Transfer Between Ao Nang Area and Ko Lanta: $113
- Ko Lanta: Speed Boat Transfer Direct to Aonang: $56
- Phuket: Speedboat Transfer to Ao Nang or Railay via Ko Yao: $45
- Krabi:Speedboat Transfer to Phi Phi Islands: $45
- Aonang : Ferry Transfer from Aonang to Phuket: $34
- One way Private transfer from Krabi airport to Ao Nang: $33
- Krabi ATV Extreme Experience with Transfer and Adventure: $28
- Krabi: Ao Nang To/From Phi Phi By Fast Speed Boat Transfer: $27
- Aonang : Ferry Transfer from Aonang to Ko Lanta: $26
- Krabi Airport Private One-Way SUV Transfer: $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service <Charter charter>: $13
- Tianjin Private Transfer from Railway Station to Cruise Port: $80
- Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs: $132
- Tianjin Port Private transfers to Tianjin train station: $52
- Tianjin Port Pick-up and Beijing Hotel Drip-off Transfer with Private Driver : $155
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Private Transfer to City Hotels : $80
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Pick up or Drop off with Private Transfer: $130
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Hotels in Beijing Downtown Shared Transfer: $66
- Tianjin Cruise Port Transfer To Tianjin Airport one way private transfer: $50
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Tianjin Binhai Airport(TSN) to Beijing - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
- Tianjin Airport Chauffeur Service, Tianjin Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Ao Nang or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin and Ao Nang 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 dayAo Nang $28Tianjin $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Krabi: 7-Island Sunset & Dinner - Join tour by Longtail boat: $42
- Krabi: Ya's Cookery Late Afternoon Thai Cooking Class: $43
- Krabi : Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour: $45
- Krabi: Morning/Afternoon Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $52
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $56
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset by Luxury Vintage Boat With BBQ Dinner: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ao Nang $12Tianjin $11
Tours and Activities in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ATV adventure 1hour drive: $44
- ATV adventure 30 mins drive: $30
- ATV adventure and achery (1้hour ): $36
- ATV adventure and shooting range: $63
- Ao Nang Kayak Adventure: Explore the Stunning Flooded Forest: $27
- Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat: $39
- Kayak Tour in Krabi Mangrove Forest with Lunch: $30
- Rafting, Zipline, and Waterfall Trek Adventure Tour: $46
- From Phi Phi Islands Day Tour by Boat with Lunch: $51
- From Private Gondola Cruise with Lunch and Picnic: $66
- From Krabi: 4 Islands Sunset Tour+Plankton by Speedboat: $51
- From Krabi: James Bond Island One-Day Tour by Speedboat: $137
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4- Hour Tianjin Local Food & Tea Tour: $49
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Private Shopping Tour: $120
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Porcelain House with Bullet Train Experience: $240
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- From Tianjin Xingang Port: Private 2-Day Beijing Tour: $550
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
- One Day Huangyaguan Great Wall And Qing Tomb Tour Of Beijing: $260
- Private Beijing Shopping Tour with Bullet Train Experience from Tianjin: $269
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAo Nang $17Tianjin $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Ao Nang
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ao Nang:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Shots and a T-Shirt: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ao Nang and Tianjin, we can see that Ao Nang is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Ao Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ao Nang than you might in Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ao Nang Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ao Nang or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 470 times larger than the population of Ao Nang. When comparing the sizes of Ao Nang and Tianjin, 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 Ao Nang or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ao Nang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ao Nang or Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ao Nang and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ao Nang year-round.
In the summer, Ao Nang is around the same temperature as Tianjin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ao Nang in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Tianjin averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In Ao Nang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ao Nang usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during summer. Ao Nang gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tianjin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Ao Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Ao Nang usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Ao Nang.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAo Nang 28°C (82°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ao Nang as well as Tianjin. Ao Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Ao Nang is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Ao Nang average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. In the autumn, Ao Nang often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Ao Nang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Ao Nang usually gets more rain in October than Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Ao Nang is the dry season. August to October in Ao Nang is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAo Nang 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Ao Nang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ao Nang throughout the year.
Tianjin can get quite cold in the winter. Ao Nang is much warmer than Tianjin in the winter. The daily temperature in Ao Nang averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. Ao Nang usually receives more sunshine than Tianjin during winter. Ao Nang gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Ao Nang usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Ao Nang is December to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAo Nang 28°C (82°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Ao Nang or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Ao Nang during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ao Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Ao Nang is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ao Nang in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Tianjin averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ao Nang. In the spring, Ao Nang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ao Nang. Ao Nang usually gets more rain in April than Tianjin. Ao Nang gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAo Nang 29°C (84°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Ao Nang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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