Which place is cheaper, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
In the heart of the Anhui Province of China is the stunning Mount Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain. This UNESCO World Heritage Site draws in visitors from around the world to take in the stunning views and conquer a new challenge.
Mount Huangshan is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of this, most of the towns and regions around it also use the name Huangshan. Even the closest town, Tunxi, has begun going by Huangshan City. Keep this in mind as it could potentially cause some confusion in transit.
The whole of Huangshan has 36 separate peaks rising approximately 1,800 meters into the air. It is often covered in a spiritual-feeling mist that makes the peaks appear to live in the clouds. It has inspired artists for centuries, and is often thought to be the model for the typical mountain ranges seen in ancient Chinese paintings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $86Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $86, while the average daily cost in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is $59. 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 Bangkok and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $47Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $94Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $50
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)? 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.53Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.47
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Skytrain Ticket$4.94
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.99
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Ferry Ride$0.80
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Taxi From Airport$7.72
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Short Taxi Ride$2.78
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Boat Taxi$1.54
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Trains to airport$4.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Bus transfer from/to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport: $7.66
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $8.75
- Ayothaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer(Optional): $9.19
- Bangkok Private Airport (BKK And DMK) Transfer: $14
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- BANGKOK TRANSFER: Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel + FREE WIFI: $15
- Bangkok DonMueang Airport Private Transfer To City Or To Airport: $17
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $17
- Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $18
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $18
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Arrival Transfer : $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain):
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Shuttle Bus to Tangkou for Two$3.69
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Prices for flights to both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $21Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $20
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$28
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.18
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.39
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.93
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.18
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Pad Thai$2.16
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Dinner or Lunch & Thai Massage: $23
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $24
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $27
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $30
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.94
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.54
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.18
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$74
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Fish Pedicure$4.63
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.09
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Skip the Line: Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket: $5.89
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.90
- Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
- A Self-Guided Tour of Bangkok's Most Picturesque Sights: $6.99
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Chinatown Mystery Quest Experience in Bangkok: $7.24
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
- Three Head Giant Elephant & Erawan Museum in Bangkok Admission Ticket: $11
- Nakhon Pathom Ancient Capital Classic Day Tour: $12
- Discover a Taste of Chinatown – 2 Hr Walking Tour: $12
- Erawan Museum in Bangkok Admission Ticket: $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$65
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Two Cable Car Passes$23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $6.76Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $23
- Pub Crawl: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In July, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 29°C (84°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Winter?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Bangkok is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the winter temperatures in Bangkok in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Bangkok is November to February.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Spring?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Bangkok during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 31°C (87°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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