Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Guilin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guilin or Khao Sok 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 Guilin and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guilin or Khao Sok National Park?
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.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuilin $67Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Guilin is $67, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Guilin and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuilin $34Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuilin $68Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Guilin and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Guilin or Khao Sok 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.Guilin $5.76Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Guilin
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Guilin are as follows:
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Taxi$2.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guilin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guilin:
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin Train Stations to Downtown Hotel: $17
- Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Guilin Train Stations: $17
- 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
- Guilin Railway stations Transfer Service: $37
- Private Transfer from Guilin hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $37
- Private Guilin Airport Transfer to Yangshuo: $42
- Private Arrival Transfer: Guilin Train Stations to Yangshuo: $49
- Haikou Meilan International Airport Chauffeur Service, Haikou Airport Transfer: $50
- Guilin liangjiang Airport Chauffeur Service,Guilin Airport Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Guilin or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Guilin 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 dayGuilin $22Khao Sok National Park $26
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$1.38
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guilin $28Khao Sok National Park $28
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:
- Guilin Yangshuo & Longji Rice Terrace 4 days tour: $21
- 1-DAY Private Longji Rice Terraces and Minority Villages Tour: $45
- Guilin Four lakes night cruise with the English speaking driver from Guilin hotel: $47
- Guilin City Center Walking Group Tour at Night for Three Hours: $50
- Half-Day Self-Guided Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Tour: $52
- Private Full-Day City Tour with Fubo Hill: $59
- Full-Day Guilin Essence and Lifestyle Walking Tour: $69
- Private Bike Tour: Yangshuo Countryside: $72
- Kayaking Adventure with Local Guide: $72
- Yangshuo Old Town and Li River Cruise from Guilin: $72
- One Day Private Longshen Rice Terraces Tour Including Lunch: $73
- Half/Full day Yangshuo Cuiping hill Sunset Private Tour: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuilin $5.72Khao Sok National Park $5.65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guilin and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Guilin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guilin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guilin 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 Khao Sok National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Sok National Park than you might in Guilin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guilin Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Guilin or Khao Sok National Park?
Guilin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Guilin or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guilin and Khao Sok National Park. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Guilin is generally around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 30°C (86°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guilin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guilin usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Guilin gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuilin 30°C (86°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guilin as well as Khao Sok National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Guilin is cooler than Khao Sok National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guilin averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Guilin usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Guilin gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuilin 23°C (73°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Guilin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Guilin is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guilin in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In January, Guilin usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Park. Guilin gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuilin 10°C (49°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Guilin or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Guilin during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
In April, Guilin is generally cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Guilin average around 20°C (68°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guilin. Guilin usually gets more rain in April than Khao Sok National Park. Guilin gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuilin 20°C (68°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Guilin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.