Which place is cheaper, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Kanchanaburi?
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Should you visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kanchanaburi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Kanchanaburi
If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.
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 Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, 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 dayKanchanaburi $42Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Kanchanaburi is $42, while the average daily cost in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is $57. 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 Kanchanaburi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKanchanaburi $19Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKanchanaburi $38Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $50
Compare Hotels in Kanchanaburi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Looking for a hotel in Kanchanaburi 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: Kanchanaburi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kanchanaburi $12Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $9.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi
Also for Kanchanaburi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $98
- Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok to/from Kanchanaburi: $103
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Hotel in Kanchanaburi: $116
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $163
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $171
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$3.59
Is it cheaper to fly into Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Prices for flights to both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Kanchanaburi 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 dayKanchanaburi $12Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $19
Typical Food Prices in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch$4.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai Cooking Class: $34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kanchanaburi $9.10Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kanchanaburi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Entry Park TreeHouse$5.46
Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discovery Bike Tour: $16
- Cycling to visit Local Experience and Learn Culture with Local expert: $28
- E-Scooter Tour in Kanchanaburi: $30
- Full Day Kanchanaburi River Kwai Experience: $84
- Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai & Death Railway Tour: $95
- Private Tour: Trekking Kanchanaburi Forest to Tham Than Lod: $108
- Erawan Waterfall & Train Tour from Kanchanaburi – Full Day: $110
- Erawan Waterfalls & Phra That Cave Tour : from Bangkok: $111
- Amazing Boat Trip River Kwai and Erawan Falls Full Day Tour: $116
- Private Tour: Kanchanaburi Local Thai Life and City Discovery: $139
- Kanchanaburi River Kwai & Hellfire Pass Private Tour: $144
- Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour: $149
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$63
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Two Cable Car Passes$22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKanchanaburi $8.03Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kanchanaburi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we can see that Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) than you might in Kanchanaburi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kanchanaburi Expensive? and Is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kanchanaburi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kanchanaburi as well as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Kanchanaburi is around the same temperature as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the summer temperatures in Kanchanaburi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 29°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi usually gets less rain in July than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year. July to October in Kanchanaburi is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKanchanaburi 29°C (84°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Autumn?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Kanchanaburi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kanchanaburi throughout the year.
In October, Kanchanaburi is generally a little warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Kanchanaburi average around 28°C (82°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite rainy in Kanchanaburi. In October, Kanchanaburi usually receives more rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi gets 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Kanchanaburi is November to May. The rainy season in Kanchanaburi is July to October.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKanchanaburi 28°C (82°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Winter?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Kanchanaburi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kanchanaburi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) can get quite cold in the winter. Kanchanaburi is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the winter. The daily temperature in Kanchanaburi averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Kanchanaburi usually gets less rain in January than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKanchanaburi 25°C (77°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Kanchanaburi or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kanchanaburi and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kanchanaburi year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Kanchanaburi. In the spring, Kanchanaburi is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the spring temperatures in Kanchanaburi in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Kanchanaburi usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Kanchanaburi gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. November to May in Kanchanaburi is the dry season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKanchanaburi 32°C (89°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Kanchanaburi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (87°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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