Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Shanghai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park?
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 Shanghai and Khao Yai National Park. 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: Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park?
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest and most modern city in China. With a population of over 23 million, it is the economic and financial hub of the country. It also continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in China with regular changes to the city's layout and skyline. It is not uncommon for buildings to be torn down, rebuilt and then torn down and rebuilt again. The city also has skyscrapers that rank among the tallest in the world. It has an ever changing downtown and street scape. In Shanghai, the general mantra remains "out with the old, in with the new".
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayShanghai $115Khao Yai National Park $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Shanghai is $115, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $62. 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 Shanghai and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShanghai $81Khao Yai National Park $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShanghai $162Khao Yai National Park $72
Compare Hotels in Shanghai and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Shanghai or Khao Yai 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.Shanghai $3.87Khao Yai National Park $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Shanghai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Shanghai:
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Taxi Ride$3.59
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Two Subway Tickets$0.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shanghai
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Shanghai:
- private transfer from Wusongkou CruisePort to Disneyland and back: $64
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai : $103
- Yiwu Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area: $18
- Yiwu City Private Transfer to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport : $74
- Yiwu Airport Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $20
- Yiwu Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $20
- Xitang Water Town Self-Guided Tour from Shanghai with Private Transfer: $100
- Wusongkou Cruise Terminal to Pudong Airport Chauffeur Service, Port Transfer: $95
- Wusongkou Cruise Terminal Share Transfer Service, Baoshan Port Pick up Service: $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Shanghai APT-HTL (PVG,SHA): $51
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in ShangHai HTL-APT (PVG,SHA): $51
- Transfer From City to Shanghai Pudong Airport （English Driver）: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Shanghai 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 dayShanghai $21Khao Yai National Park $17
Typical Food Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of dining costs in Shanghai are as follows:
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Dumpling Breakfast$1.38
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Desserts in Jinmao Building Observatory$20
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Ajisen Lunch for Two$7.18
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Cantelope$1.66
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Dumplings and Soup$2.07
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Duck Dinner$4.14
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Pastries$2.90
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Barbeque Dinner$8.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shanghai
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Shanghai.
- Online Cooking Class General Tso's Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Sesame Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Fried Rice by Sunflower Li : $20
- 3-Hour Biking and Local Food Tour: $70
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai: $79
- Late night food tour in Shanghai's French Concession: $85
- Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno : $85
- Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession: $89
- Chinese Cooking Class and Wet Market Visit: $90
- Shanghai's Koreatown Food Tour: $91
- 4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway: $95
- 3-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai Night Tour with Local Dinner Option: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Shanghai $8.42Khao Yai National Park $8.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Shanghai
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Shanghai are as follows:
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30 Minute River Cruise for Two$28
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Zoo for Two$14
Tours and Activities in Shanghai
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Shanghai are as follows:
- Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise: $221
- Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights: $108
- Shanghai Layover Tour to Xinchang Water Town with City Highlights Option : $135
- Yiwu International Trade City Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train: $183
- Yuyuan Garden and Shanghai Museum Private Shanghai Day Tour: $175
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Self-Guided Day Tour from Shanghai: $88
- water village of shagnhai tour: $248
- 1 Day Shanghai Airport Layover Private Tour for City Highlights: $202
- 1 Day Shanghai Highlight Small Group Tour: $124
- 1 Day Shanghai Private Tour: $180
- 1 Days Shanghai Quality Group Tour: $110
- 1 day Shanghai City Mini Group tour: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayShanghai $7.35Khao Yai National Park $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Shanghai
Also in Shanghai, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Shanghai Pub Crawl - Bar-hopping/Night life tour: $20
- Shanghai Luxury Bar Crawl in 5-star Hotel or Boutique Hotel: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shanghai and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Shanghai is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Khao Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai National Park 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 Shanghai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shanghai than you might in Khao Yai National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Shanghai Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park?
Shanghai has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Shanghai during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Shanghai in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In July, Shanghai is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Shanghai average around 28°C (83°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Shanghai. In the summer, Shanghai often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Shanghai. Shanghai usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyShanghai 28°C (83°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Shanghai and Khao Yai National Park. Most visitors come to Shanghai for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Shanghai is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Shanghai averages around 19°C (65°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Shanghai usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Shanghai gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Shanghai usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberShanghai 19°C (65°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Shanghai as well as Khao Yai National Park. The winter months attract visitors to Shanghai because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
The weather in Shanghai can be very cold. In the winter, Shanghai is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Shanghai in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the winter, Shanghai often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Shanghai usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryShanghai 4°C (39°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Shanghai or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Shanghai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Shanghai this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Shanghai is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Shanghai average around 15°C (58°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Shanghai gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Shanghai. In April, Shanghai usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Shanghai gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilShanghai 15°C (58°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Shanghai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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