Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Shenzhen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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: Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park?
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayShenzhen $123Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Shenzhen is $123, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Shenzhen and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personShenzhen $89Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomShenzhen $178Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Shenzhen and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Shenzhen or Khao Sok 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.Shenzhen $15Khao Sok National Park $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer:Shenzhen City Hotel to Any Shenzhen Railway Station : $29
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Private Transfer: $30
- [Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! : $32
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Hong Kong City - Arrival Private Transfer : $36
- Private Transfer from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Hong Kong Hotels: $36
- Private Transfer from Shekou Cruise Port to Shenzhen city hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Shenzhen city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Shekou Cruise Port to Shenzhen Airport(SZX): $41
- Private Transfer from Shenzhen Int Airport (SZX) to Shekou Port: $41
- Private Transfer - Kai Tak Cruise Port to Hong Kong Airport (HKG): $45
- Private Transfer - Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Kai Tak Cruise Port: $45
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal - Arrival Private Transfer : $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Shenzhen 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 dayShenzhen $20Khao Sok National Park $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vegetarian Food Tour: $77
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $90
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Sham Shui Po District: $108
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts: $108
- Secret Food Tour With the Locals in Tin Hau Hong Kong w/ Private Tour Option: $109
- Traditional Chinese Pun Choi cooking class in Hong Kong: $112
- Hong Kong Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized: $160
- Kowloon Street Food Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private: $160
- The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour : $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Shenzhen $17Khao Sok National Park $28
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line! Walk to the Peak: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- Victoria Peak: Climb to the summit via the Mid-Levels escalato on an audio tour: $5.40
- Yau Ma Tei: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Heart of Kowloon: $5.40
- Hong Kong Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Hong Kong Airport Express E-Ticket : $14
- Hong Kong Airport Express Train Tickets(Avoid Heavy Traffic): $15
- Lovely Hong Kong Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- [Entry After 6pm] sky100 Min. 2pax Ticket Offer (F-II_2P): $17
- Walking Tour in Hong Kong - Local Experience (New & Best) : $17
- TramOramic Sightseeing Tour plus 2-Day Tramways Ticket: $23
- sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets: $23
- Dukling Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayShenzhen $19Khao Sok National Park $5.65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Shenzhen and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Shenzhen is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Shenzhen Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Shenzhen as well as Khao Sok National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Shenzhen is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Shenzhen averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Shenzhen this time of the year. In the summer, Shenzhen often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen receives a lot of rain in the summer. Shenzhen usually gets more rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyShenzhen 30°C (85°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Shenzhen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn 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 autumn, Shenzhen is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Shenzhen in October average around 26°C (78°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Shenzhen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Shenzhen gets 190 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Shenzhen. In October, Shenzhen usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberShenzhen 26°C (78°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Shenzhen during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
In January, Shenzhen is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Shenzhen average around 16°C (60°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Shenzhen often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryShenzhen 16°C (60°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Shenzhen or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Shenzhen and Khao Sok National Park. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Shenzhen is cooler than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Shenzhen averages around 23°C (73°F) in April, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. Shenzhen usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Shenzhen gets 95 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Shenzhen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Shenzhen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Khao Sok National Park. Shenzhen gets 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilShenzhen 23°C (73°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Shenzhen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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