Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Koh Lipe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $120Yangshuo $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $120, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $86. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Koh Lipe and Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $50Yangshuo $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $100Yangshuo $52
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Yangshuo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Koh Lipe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lipe $21Yangshuo $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo and Koh Lipe change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKoh Lipe $52Yangshuo $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $27Yangshuo $24
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $127
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $25
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $29
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $27
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $131
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $78
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking : $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Walking Day Tour: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Ticket of Impression Sanjie Liu Show: $62
- Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.42Yangshuo $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Yangshuo, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo.
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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
Both Yangshuo and Koh Lipe during the summer 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 the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in July than Yangshuo. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In October, Koh Lipe is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yangshuo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Yangshuo. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lipe is much warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in January than Yangshuo. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
In the spring, Koh Lipe is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yangshuo. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In April, Koh Lipe usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Koh Lipe
| Koh Lipe | Yangshuo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.