Which place is cheaper, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Da Nang?
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 Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)? 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
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.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
In the heart of the Anhui Province of China is the stunning Mount Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain. This UNESCO World Heritage Site draws in visitors from around the world to take in the stunning views and conquer a new challenge.
Mount Huangshan is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of this, most of the towns and regions around it also use the name Huangshan. Even the closest town, Tunxi, has begun going by Huangshan City. Keep this in mind as it could potentially cause some confusion in transit.
The whole of Huangshan has 36 separate peaks rising approximately 1,800 meters into the air. It is often covered in a spiritual-feeling mist that makes the peaks appear to live in the clouds. It has inspired artists for centuries, and is often thought to be the model for the typical mountain ranges seen in ancient Chinese paintings.
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, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is $72. 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $50
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)? 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 $11Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
- Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
- Airport Transfer to/From Hoi An: $5.20
- From Hoi An/Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son: $6.00
- Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Da Nang Airport: $6.69
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/or from Hoi An: $7.08
- Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $7.19
- Private Transfer: Da Nang Airport to Da Nang or Hoi An: $7.40
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure by private Car Transfer: $9.05
- Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain):
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Shuttle Bus to Tangkou for Two$3.64
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Prices for flights to both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 $27Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride & Cooking Class by Hangcoconut: $10
- COOKING CLASS -BASKET BOAT: $15
- Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class: $15
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $16
- Experience a Magical Sunset Dinner Cruise in DN Bay: $16
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking and coffee Class: $17
- Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $22
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, and cooking class: $25
- HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
- Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Tour by Scooter: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $27
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Dalat Half-Day City Tour With Local Students: $1.30
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.76
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
- Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
- Han River Night Cruise with Sunrise Cocktail: $9.84
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $10
- Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
- Da Nang Homemade Food Walking Tour with Cafe Culture: $12
- Man Thai Beach Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tour: $12
- Coral Snorkelling and Jetski Experience: $16
- Hoi An: Private Car to Hue with Multi Sightseeing Stops: $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$64
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Two Cable Car Passes$22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we can see that Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) than you might in Da Nang.
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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Summer?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Autumn?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Da Nang is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Da Nang
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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) |
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