A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Koh Tarutao vs. Shenyang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang?

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 Koh Tarutao and Shenyang. 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: Koh Tarutao or Shenyang?

Koh Tarutao

While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.

Shenyang

Shenyang, China is the capital, and largest, city in the Liaoning Province in northwest China which borders North Korea. Shenyang has a long, imperial, history and is the birthplace of the Qing Dynasty. The city has a blend of beautifully preserved architecture and modern buildings, creating a pleasant atmosphere for exploring!

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Tarutao and Shenyang, we can see that Koh Tarutao is more expensive. And not only is Shenyang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Shenyang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Shenyang 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 Koh Tarutao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Tarutao than you might in Shenyang.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Tarutao Expensive? and Is Shenyang Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang?

Shenyang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Tarutao experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang in the Summer?

Both Shenyang and Koh Tarutao are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Tarutao throughout the year.

In July, Koh Tarutao is generally around the same temperature as Shenyang. Daily temperatures in Koh Tarutao average around 27°C (81°F), and Shenyang fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenyang. It's quite rainy in Koh Tarutao. In July, Koh Tarutao usually receives more rain than Shenyang. Koh Tarutao gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Shenyang receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang in the Autumn?

Both Shenyang and Koh Tarutao during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Tarutao because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Koh Tarutao is much warmer than Shenyang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Tarutao averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Shenyang fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Tarutao. Koh Tarutao usually gets more rain in October than Shenyang. Koh Tarutao gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Shenyang receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Koh Tarutao. May and October is the rainy season in Koh Tarutao.

Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Tarutao and Shenyang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Tarutao year-round.

Shenyang can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Koh Tarutao is much warmer than Shenyang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Tarutao in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Shenyang averages at about -11°C (13°F).

In January, Koh Tarutao usually receives more rain than Shenyang. Koh Tarutao gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Shenyang receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Koh Tarutao or Shenyang in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Koh Tarutao as well as Shenyang. Koh Tarutao attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Koh Tarutao is generally much warmer than Shenyang. Daily temperatures in Koh Tarutao average around 29°C (85°F), and Shenyang fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

Koh Tarutao receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Tarutao usually gets more rain in April than Shenyang. Koh Tarutao gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Shenyang receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Koh Tarutao is the dry season. May and October in Koh Tarutao is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Shenyang and Koh Tarutao