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

Should you visit Wuhu or Khao Sok National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Wuhu and Khao Sok National Park. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

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

Wuhu

The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.

The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.

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

When comparing the travel costs between Wuhu and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Khao Sok National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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

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

Wuhu 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 Wuhu or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?

Both Khao Sok National Park and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the summer 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.

Wuhu is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Wuhu. In July, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.

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

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

In the autumn, Wuhu is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Wuhu in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Wuhu usually gets less rain in October than Khao Sok National Park. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

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

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

Wuhu can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Wuhu is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 3°C (37°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

In January, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

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

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

Wuhu is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Wuhu receives a lot of rain in the spring. Wuhu usually gets less rain in April than Khao Sok National Park. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Wuhu