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

Should you visit Nanchang 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 Nanchang and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.

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

Nanchang

Capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is a city of southern China with a significant history. Landmarks like the Tengwang Pavilion represent the city's distant past, while its nickname - "the city of Heroes" - comes from the 1927 Nanchang Uprising when the Communist Party began. Today the city serves as a center for politics, economy, culture, science, education, commerce, and transportation.

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 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, 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 Nanchang and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. And not only is Nanchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nanchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanchang 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 Nanchang.

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

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

Nanchang 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 Nanchang or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Nanchang is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nanchang in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).

In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Nanchang. In the summer, Nanchang often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.

Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nanchang. Nanchang usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

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

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

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

Nanchang usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Nanchang gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Nanchang usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

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

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

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

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In the winter, Nanchang often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.

Nanchang usually gets more rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

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

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

It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Nanchang gets 116 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Nanchang. In April, Nanchang usually receives more rain than Khao Sok National Park. Nanchang gets 229 mm (9 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 Nanchang