A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sukhothai vs. Benxi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sukhothai or Benxi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Sukhothai and Benxi can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Benxi?

Sukhothai

If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.

Benxi

Benxi, China is a city in the south east of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. The city itself is a major industrial hub, but is best known for the Benxi Shuidong National Park where you'll find the famous five million year old water cave. Benxi experiences cold winters, with weather being less enjoyable for touring from November through March. May through August see much warmer weather, getting up to the high 80's Fahrenheit in late summer. September and October are also good times to visit as temperatures cool to 60-70 degrees.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Sukhothai or Benxi?

Benxi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Sukhothai. When comparing the sizes of Sukhothai and Benxi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Sukhothai or Benxi?

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

Should I visit Sukhothai or Benxi in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Benxi. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the summer, Sukhothai is a little warmer than Benxi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sukhothai in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Benxi averages at about 25°C (78°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Benxi. In the summer, Sukhothai often gets less sunshine than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 214 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Benxi. Sukhothai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sukhothai usually gets less rain in July than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Benxi in the Autumn?

Both Benxi and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year.

In October, Sukhothai is generally much warmer than Benxi. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 28°C (83°F), and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

It's quite sunny in Benxi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Benxi during autumn. Sukhothai gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 216 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Sukhothai. In October, Sukhothai usually receives more rain than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Sukhothai is October to April. The rainy season in Sukhothai is May to October.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Benxi in the Winter?

Both Benxi and Sukhothai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

The weather in Benxi can be very cold. Sukhothai is much warmer than Benxi in the winter. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Benxi fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).

It's quite sunny in Sukhothai. In the winter, Sukhothai often gets more sunshine than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 167 hours of full sun.

Sukhothai usually gets less rain in January than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Benxi in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Benxi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round.

The heat can be very extreme in Sukhothai. In the spring, Sukhothai is much warmer than Benxi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sukhothai in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Benxi averages at about 11°C (51°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Benxi this time of the year. In Sukhothai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Benxi during spring. Sukhothai gets 279 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 241 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Sukhothai usually receives more rain than Benxi. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai.

Typical Weather for Benxi and Sukhothai