Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Shenzhen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Shenzhen? 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 Shenzhen?
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.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $46Shenzhen $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $46, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $123. 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 Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $19Shenzhen $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $38Shenzhen $178
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Shenzhen? 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 $11Shenzhen $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Vietnam Airport Transfers: $13
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang HTL-APT (DAD): $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Transfer: Center Danang - BRG Golf Resort: $55
- Transfer from Danang to Ba Na hills get free to Marble mountains: $66
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hue : $70
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An: $8.00
- Transfer from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer between Da Nang Railway Station and Hoi An: Arrival or Departure: $31
- Transfer From Hoi An to Da Nang Airport or Train station.: $21
- Transfer Danang Airport to Intercontinenal Danang Resort: $31
- Tours/transfer from Hoi An/Da Nang to Bana/Golden Bridge: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer:Shenzhen City Hotel to Any Shenzhen Railway Station : $29
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Private Transfer: $30
- [Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! : $32
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Hong Kong City - Arrival Private Transfer : $36
- Private Transfer from Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to Hong Kong Hotels: $36
- Private Transfer from Shekou Cruise Port to Shenzhen city hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Shenzhen city hotels to Shekou Cruise Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Shekou Cruise Port to Shenzhen Airport(SZX): $41
- Private Transfer from Shenzhen Int Airport (SZX) to Shekou Port: $41
- Private Transfer - Kai Tak Cruise Port to Hong Kong Airport (HKG): $45
- Private Transfer - Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Kai Tak Cruise Port: $45
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal - Arrival Private Transfer : $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen 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 $16Shenzhen $20
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: $4.10
- Home Cooking Class: $22
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vegetarian Food Tour: $77
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $90
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Sham Shui Po District: $108
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts: $108
- Secret Food Tour With the Locals in Tin Hau Hong Kong w/ Private Tour Option: $109
- Traditional Chinese Pun Choi cooking class in Hong Kong: $112
- Hong Kong Food Tour with a Local: A Feast for Foodies 100% Personalized: $160
- Kowloon Street Food Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private: $160
- The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour : $161
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $13Shenzhen $17
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Full-Day Tour: $93
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Experience Hoi an Rural Eco Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An city: $76
- Full-Day Tour to Discover Hue's Imperial Heritage : $56
- GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN -Private Guided Tour: $148
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hill-Early start to Avoid Crowds-PrivateTour: $138
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang city: $82
- Hoi An Countryside Tour with 3 Villages & Hoi An City Tour: $128
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $77
- Hue City 1 Day Private Tour From Hoi An or Da Nang: $130
- INSTAGRAM Tour - Da Nang & Hoi An city Private Tour ( 11 Hours): $140
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line! Walk to the Peak: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- Victoria Peak: Climb to the summit via the Mid-Levels escalato on an audio tour: $5.40
- Yau Ma Tei: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Heart of Kowloon: $5.40
- Hong Kong Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Hong Kong Airport Express E-Ticket : $14
- Hong Kong Airport Express Train Tickets(Avoid Heavy Traffic): $15
- Lovely Hong Kong Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- [Entry After 6pm] sky100 Min. 2pax Ticket Offer (F-II_2P): $17
- Walking Tour in Hong Kong - Local Experience (New & Best) : $17
- TramOramic Sightseeing Tour plus 2-Day Tramways Ticket: $23
- sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Tickets: $23
- Dukling Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.39Shenzhen $19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen in the Summer?
Both Shenzhen and Da Nang during the summer 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 summer, Da Nang is around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Da Nang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 30°C (85°F).
In Shenzhen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Da Nang. In the summer, Da Nang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 231 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain this time of the year. January to July is the dry season in Da Nang. August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Shenzhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Shenzhen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Shenzhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
In October, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 25°C (78°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Da Nang usually receives less sunshine than Shenzhen during autumn. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 190 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Shenzhen receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Shenzhen 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Shenzhen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Shenzhen. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Shenzhen in the winter. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 22°C (71°F) in January, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the winter, Da Nang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 140 hours of full sun.
Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the winter. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Shenzhen 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Shenzhen in the Spring?
Both Shenzhen and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
In the spring, Da Nang is a little warmer than Shenzhen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Da Nang in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually receives more sunshine than Shenzhen during spring. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 95 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Shenzhen. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Shenzhen 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Shenzhen 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) | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
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