Which place is cheaper, Hongcun or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Hongcun?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Hongcun? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Da Nang or Hongcun?
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
Hongcun
When you picture ancient China, you likely picture old cobblestone streets, white homes with pointed black roofs and a slight air of mysticism in the surroundings. This is Hongcun.
The backdrop for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is not usually on the top of many traveler's lists. This isn't a bustling tourist town with guides offering to show you the sights or carts peddling the latest tacky souvenir. It's a quiet village where you'll see the real Chinese culture. The homes along the complex water canals air their fish in their windows to preserve it for their family dinners. There is no bowing to tourism here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, and The Best Adventure Tours to China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Hongcun $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Hongcun is $54. 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 Da Nang and Hongcun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Hongcun $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Hongcun $46
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Hongcun
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Hongcun? 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Da Nang $12Hongcun $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Exclusive Private Transfer: Da Nang Airport to Da Nang & Hoi An: $5.95
- Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.01
- Transfer Airport & Train Stations to Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An: $6.05
- Da Nang Airport transfer to/from hotel Da Nang or Hoi An: $6.42
- Private car transfer from Airport to Hoi An hotel: $6.72
- Hoi An: Transfer from Hoi An/ Da Nang hotel to DaNangAirport: $6.80
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $7.22
- From Hoi an: Transfer Hoi an to/from Da Nang: $7.56
- Car Transfer Between Da Nang and Hoi An: $7.56
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.56
- Round Trip Shared Bus Transfer from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: $7.62
- Da Nang International Airport Transfer To Da Nang/Hoi An Hotel: $8.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Hongcun?
Prices for flights to both Hongcun and Da Nang 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 dayDa Nang $17Hongcun $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.20
- Explore Ba Na Hill, Golden Bridge in the sunset with dinner: $9.24
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang free motorbike and food tour: $20
- Half Day Ba Na Hills – Golden bridge with Vietnamese Dinner: $21
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
Typical Food Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hongcun are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.96
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Breakfast of Dumplings$2.13
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Hongcun $18
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.90
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.19
- Hoi An: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain in Afternoon Tour: $4.20
- Da Nang/Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour: $4.20
- Sun World Asia Park Ticket: $5.75
- Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.29
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.30
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.30
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $8.00
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.40
- Bus to Ba Na, Golden Bridge with Cable Car ticket: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hongcun
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hongcun are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Hongcun $15
When comparing the travel costs between Da Nang and Hongcun, we can see that Hongcun 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 Da Nang Expensive? and Is Hongcun Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Hongcun?
Hongcun has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Da Nang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Da Nang or Hongcun in the Summer?
Both Hongcun and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
In the summer, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Hongcun. Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Hongcun averages at about 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hongcun. In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Hongcun. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Hongcun 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Hongcun in the Autumn?
Both Hongcun and Da Nang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Da Nang is generally a little warmer than Hongcun. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Hongcun fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Hongcun. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Hongcun 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Hongcun in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Hongcun. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
It's quite cold in Hongcun in the winter. Da Nang is much warmer than Hongcun in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Hongcun fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Hongcun. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Hongcun 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Hongcun in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Hongcun. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Da Nang is much warmer than Hongcun. Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Hongcun averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Hongcun. Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Hongcun. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Hongcun receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Hongcun 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Hongcun and Da Nang
| Da Nang | Hongcun | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 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.