A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Koh Lipe vs. Shijiazhuang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang?

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 Koh Lipe and Shijiazhuang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang?

Koh Lipe

Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.

Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei Province in China. It is a fairly young city, acting as the regional transport hub and economic center, though there are a few sights worth seeing. The city is also the largest pharmaceutical hub in China, as well as an important center for textile, IT, manufacturing, and chemical industries.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang?

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

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang in the Summer?

Both Shijiazhuang and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.

In the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Shijiazhuang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Shijiazhuang averages at about 27°C (81°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Shijiazhuang. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang in the Autumn?

Both Shijiazhuang and Koh Lipe during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In October, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Shijiazhuang. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Shijiazhuang. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Koh Lipe. May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Shijiazhuang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.

The weather in Shijiazhuang can be very cold. Koh Lipe is much warmer than Shijiazhuang in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Shijiazhuang fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).

In January, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Shijiazhuang. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shijiazhuang in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Shijiazhuang. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the spring, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Shijiazhuang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Shijiazhuang averages at about 15°C (60°F).

Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in April than Shijiazhuang. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Shijiazhuang receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. May to October in Koh Lipe is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Shijiazhuang and Koh Lipe