A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Wuhu vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Wuhu 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 Wuhu 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: Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park?

Wuhu

The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.

The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.

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

When is the best time to visit Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park?

Wuhu 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 Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?

Both Khao Yai National Park and Wuhu during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.

In the summer, Wuhu is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wuhu in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F).

Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. Wuhu usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuhu and Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Wuhu is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 17°C (63°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Wuhu as well as Khao Yai National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.

The weather in Wuhu can be very cold. Wuhu is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

Wuhu usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?

Both Khao Yai National Park and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the spring, Wuhu is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wuhu in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Wuhu. In April, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Wuhu