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

Should you visit Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park?

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 Wuyuan and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park?

Wuyuan

Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuyuan Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park?

Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Wuyuan is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wuyuan in July average around 30°C (85°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).

Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuyuan. Wuyuan usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Wuyuan gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?

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

In October, Wuyuan is generally cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Wuyuan average around 20°C (68°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Wuyuan usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Wuyuan gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?

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

Wuyuan is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Wuyuan averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Wuyuan usually gets more rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Wuyuan gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuyuan or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Wuyuan are popular destinations to visit in the spring 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 spring, Wuyuan is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wuyuan in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 29°C (83°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. In April, Wuyuan usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Park. Wuyuan gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Wuyuan