A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jingdezhen vs. Khao Sok National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Khao Sok National Park 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: Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park?

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jingdezhen and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jingdezhen Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park?

Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Jingdezhen are popular destinations to visit in the summer 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 summer, Jingdezhen is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jingdezhen in July average around 30°C (85°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. In July, Jingdezhen usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Jingdezhen gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Jingdezhen during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.

In October, Jingdezhen is generally cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 20°C (68°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jingdezhen usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Jingdezhen gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jingdezhen and Khao Sok National Park. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Jingdezhen is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

In January, Jingdezhen usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Park. Jingdezhen gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Jingdezhen as well as Khao Sok National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.

In the spring, Jingdezhen is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jingdezhen in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).

It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in April than Khao Sok National Park. Jingdezhen gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Jingdezhen