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

Should you visit Sukhothai or Longsheng?

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 Longsheng can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Longsheng?

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.

Longsheng

A county of the city, Guilin, Longsheng is a hub of several ethnic cultures that thrive on farming and tourism. It is located about 50 or so miles north of the Guilin city center. The region is perhaps most known for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces located in Heping Township. These, along with many other natural features like hot springs, waterfalls, and meadows are a few of the main attractions that draw visitors to Longsheng.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, and The Best Adventure Tours to China.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sukhothai and Longsheng, we can see that Longsheng 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 Longsheng would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Longsheng 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 Longsheng Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Sukhothai or Longsheng?

Longsheng 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 Longsheng in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Longsheng. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sukhothai in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Longsheng averages at about 30°C (86°F).

Longsheng receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sukhothai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Longsheng. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Longsheng in the Autumn?

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

In October, Sukhothai is generally a little warmer than Longsheng. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 28°C (83°F), and Longsheng fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

Sukhothai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sukhothai usually gets more rain in October than Longsheng. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. May to October in Sukhothai is the rainy season.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Longsheng in the Winter?

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

Sukhothai is much warmer than Longsheng in the winter. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Longsheng fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

In January, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Longsheng. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Longsheng in the Spring?

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

The heat can be very extreme in Sukhothai. In the spring, Sukhothai is much warmer than Longsheng. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sukhothai in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Longsheng averages at about 20°C (68°F).

Longsheng gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Sukhothai usually gets less rain in April than Longsheng. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Longsheng receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year. October to April is the dry season in Sukhothai. May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai.

Typical Weather for Longsheng and Sukhothai