Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Koh Chang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Chang or Yangshuo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Koh Chang or Yangshuo?
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Chang $48Yangshuo $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Chang is $48, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $72. 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 Koh Chang and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Chang $24Yangshuo $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Chang $48Yangshuo $50
Compare Hotels in Koh Chang and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Koh Chang or Yangshuo? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Chang $13Yangshuo $42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $199
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $116
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport: $116
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $56
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Longsheng hotel: $85
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Liusanjie Light Show with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Chang or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Koh Chang 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 dayKoh Chang $17Yangshuo $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Chang $5.46Yangshuo $23
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Day Adventure in Diving in Koh Chang: $281
- Bubblemaker, experience dive for kids from 8 to 10 years old (Koh Chang): $83
- Full-Day Koh Chang Tour with Lunch : $54
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $152
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $22
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Yangshuo Helicopter Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $170
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour with the Daxu Town and Yao Mountain from Yangshuo: $187
- 1-Day Longji Rice Terraces hiking tour from Guilin/Yangshuo hotel: $188
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- 2 Day - Longji Rice Terraces - Sunrise Hiking Tour: $280
- Full-day Tour: Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages: $146
- Full/Half-Day Yangshuo Xianggong Hill Sunrise Private Tour: $136
- Guilin Highlight Sightseeing Private Day City Tour: $139
- Guilin Tea plantation and Longji Rice Terraces Day Tour from Yangshuo hotel: $181
- Guilin Yangshuo Day tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Bullet Train: $212
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Chang $4.68Yangshuo $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Chang and Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo than you might in Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Chang Expensive? and Is Yangshuo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Chang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Chang and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.
In the summer, Koh Chang is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Chang in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Koh Chang gets 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Chang 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Koh Chang as well as Yangshuo. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Koh Chang is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in October than Yangshuo. Koh Chang gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Chang 27°C (81°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo and Koh Chang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
Koh Chang is much warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Koh Chang usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Koh Chang gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Koh Chang is November to February.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Chang 26°C (79°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Koh Chang during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Koh Chang is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Chang in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. Koh Chang usually gets less rain in April than Yangshuo. Koh Chang gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year. June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Chang 29°C (84°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Koh Chang
| Koh Chang | Yangshuo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 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.