Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
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 Guangzhou and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $89Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $89, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $62. 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 Guangzhou and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $57Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $114Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park? 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.Guangzhou $14Khao Yai National Park $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to City Center : $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Zhuhai City Area : $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Departure Transfer:Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN): $35
- Private Day Tour to Zhuhai from Guangzhou by Private Transfer: $300
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $19Khao Yai National Park $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $100
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $110
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1-Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private City Tour: $185
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $95
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Big Buddha Lotus Hill Ancient Quarry Seagull Island Private Tour : $300
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
- Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise Guangzhou Private Night Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $14Khao Yai National Park $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Khao Yai National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
Guangzhou is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Guangzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Guangzhou is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Guangzhou in October average around 25°C (76°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Guangzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In January, Guangzhou is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 14°C (58°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Guangzhou is cooler than Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 22°C (72°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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