Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Khao Yai National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySuzhou $127Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $127, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Suzhou and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $39Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $78Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Suzhou $58Khao Yai National Park $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
Is it cheaper to fly into Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Suzhou 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 daySuzhou $57Khao Yai National Park $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Suzhou $9.47Khao Yai National Park $10
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 1 Day Suzhou Private Tour - Create the Tour You Want: $300
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $128
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup: $269
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $296
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $167
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySuzhou $6.50Khao Yai National Park $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Suzhou and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Suzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
Suzhou is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Suzhou. In the summer, Suzhou often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. Suzhou usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Suzhou is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Suzhou in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Suzhou gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Khao Yai National Park. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Suzhou in the winter. In January, Suzhou is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 4°C (39°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the winter, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
Suzhou usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Suzhou 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.
Suzhou is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Suzhou gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Suzhou. In April, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Suzhou gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.