A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Da Nang vs. Jingdezhen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen?

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

Should I visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen? 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 Jingdezhen?

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.

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

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 Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Jingdezhen is $74. 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 Jingdezhen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Da Nang $18
    Jingdezhen $30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Da Nang $36
    Jingdezhen $60
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Jingdezhen

Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Jingdezhen? 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.

Hotels in Da Nang


Hotels in Jingdezhen


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Da Nang $11
    Jingdezhen $13

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
  • Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
  • Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
  • Hue: Private Transfer to/from Da Nang via Many Attractions: $15
  • Hue: Private Transfer to Da Nang with Sightseeing Stops: $15
  • Private transfer Danang airport - Hotels in Danang: $15
  • Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Many Attractions: $16
  • Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hoi An Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $18
  • From Hue: One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $19

Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Jingdezhen?

Prices for flights to both Jingdezhen 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Da Nang $27
    Jingdezhen $35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.

  • Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
  • Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
  • HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
  • Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
  • Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Sightseeing By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $38
  • 5 traditional dishes Da Nang cooking class with market trip: $39
  • Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night: $39
  • Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $39
  • Da Nang Evening Food Tour: $47
  • 6-Hour Cooking Class in Danang (JDN1): $50
  • Discover Da Nang by Night on a Private Food Tour: $53
  • Hue Countryside Bike Tour & Cooking Class: $71

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Da Nang $13
    Jingdezhen $8.11

Tours and Activities in Da Nang

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:

  • 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
  • Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
  • Combo Dragon Cruise by Yatch-Tasty Local Beer & Champa Dance: $17
  • Beautiful Night Cruise Experience in Han River Da Nang: $18
  • Exploring Beautiful Charming Da Nang Show Ticket: $19
  • Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour: $21
  • Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour : $22
  • Da Nang Street Food Private Tour With Female Tour Guide: $25
  • Danang City Full Day Tours: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Da Nang $8.91
    Jingdezhen $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Jingdezhen, we can see that Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Jingdezhen?

Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Jingdezhen. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Jingdezhen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen?

Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen in the Summer?

Both Jingdezhen 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.

Da Nang is around the same temperature as Jingdezhen in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Jingdezhen. In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Jingdezhen. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 192 mm (7.6 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.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Da Nang 29°C (85°F) 
    Jingdezhen 30°C (85°F)

Should I visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen in the Autumn?

Both Jingdezhen 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 the autumn, Da Nang is a little warmer than Jingdezhen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 20°C (68°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Jingdezhen. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Da Nang 25°C (78°F) 
    Jingdezhen 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Jingdezhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.

In January, Da Nang is generally much warmer than Jingdezhen. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).

Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Jingdezhen. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Da Nang 22°C (71°F) 
    Jingdezhen 6°C (43°F)

Should I visit Da Nang or Jingdezhen in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Jingdezhen. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Da Nang is a little warmer than Jingdezhen in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Jingdezhen. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Da Nang 26°C (80°F) 
    Jingdezhen 18°C (64°F)

Typical Weather for Jingdezhen and Da Nang

Da Nang Jingdezhen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C (71°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Feb 23°C (73°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 123 mm (4.9 in)
Mar 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 174 mm (6.8 in)
Apr 26°C (80°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
May 29°C (83°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 257 mm (10.1 in)
Jun 30°C (85°F) 87 mm (3.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 270 mm (10.6 in)
Jul 29°C (85°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 30°C (85°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Aug 29°C (85°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 30°C (85°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 331 mm (13 in) 26°C (78°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Oct 25°C (78°F) 613 mm (24.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Nov 24°C (76°F) 376 mm (14.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Dec 23°C (73°F) 223 mm (8.8 in) 8°C (47°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)