Which place is cheaper, Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Taiyuan? 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 Taiyuan?
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.
Taiyuan
With sleek architectural designs and blossoming businesses, this metropolis is simply brimming with invigorating excitement and once-in-a-lifetime entertainment. Despite its glimmering skyscrapers and gorgeous fountains, Taiyuan, China has an extensive history of nearly 2,500 years. During ancient China, Taiyuan, or the "Dragon City," was a major military town. Presently, this city is now one of China's most important industrial cities, producing more than half of the national coal mining output. Taiyuan is both the capital and largest city of the Shanxi province of North China. It is bounded by mountains on three of its sides, allowing this great city to be surrounded by fantastic views of its landscape. Besides its economic significance, Taiyuan also achieves tourist significance due to its plethora of landmarks and sights. Some of these attractions include Jinci Temple, Forest Park, Mengshan Giant Buddha, and Shanxi Museum. Taiyuan is also celebrated internationally for holding their annual Shanxi Taiyuan International Folk Arts Festival, a celebration held in September that hosts exhibition of fine arts, painting, paper-cutting, sculpture, drama, acrobatic and the culture of costume. With such a great deal to do in such a limited window of time, it is best to make the most Taiyuan while you visit!
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 Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Da Nang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $55Taiyuan $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $55, while the average daily cost in Taiyuan is $106. 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 Taiyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $18Taiyuan $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $36Taiyuan $86
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Taiyuan
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Taiyuan? 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 $11Taiyuan $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang To Hoi An Transfer By Limousine Dcar Luxury : $100
- Private Car Transfer to MY LAI MASSACRE & MY SON HOLYAND : $99
- Private Transfer From Hue to Hoi An by Car: $90
- Hue: Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Private Car- English Driver: $85
- Hoi An to Ba Na Hills Private Car Transfer: $82
- Private Transfer from Hue to Hoi An orHoi An to Hue via Hai Van Pass,Lang Co Bay: $75
- Hoi An to Hue or Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass &Lap An Lagoon(Private Transfer): $75
- Hoi An: Transfer from Hoi An to Hue with scenic stops: $71
- Transfer from Da Nang to Hue : $70
- Round trip transfer to My Son sanctuary & Hoi An ancient: $65
- From HoiAn: Roundtrip Transfer to BaNa Hills & Golden Bridge: $59
- Hue City Morning Then Transfer to Danang/ Hoi An by Car: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Taiyuan?
Prices for flights to both Taiyuan 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 $27Taiyuan $36
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 $13Taiyuan $15
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Golden Bridge- Early Departure & Marble Mountains- Private Tour: $133
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Sampan Boat Trip , Foodie Tour by Night: $69
- HoiAn Walking Tour with RiverBoat-Night Market-Colourful Lantern: $39
- Jeep Tour Danang to Hai Van Pass Lunch Lang Co Beach & Waterfall: $105
- MY SON HOLYLAND Private Tour-Early Morning at 6A.M or Afternoon : $65
- Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H): $35
- My Lai Massacre & My Son Holyland Fullday Private Tour : $165
- My Son Holyland & MARBLE MOUNTAIN Private Tour : $87
- 1 Day Imperial City Hue Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang City : $70
- 4-Day Private Central Vietnam Tour from Hue, My Son, Hoi An: $297
- Am Phu Cave, Marble and Monkey Mountain Fullday tour: $24
- Ba Na Hill - Golden Bridge Tour: $90
Tours and Activities in Taiyuan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Taiyuan.
- Buddhist Caves, Jinci Temple & Ancient County Tour: $256
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $8.91Taiyuan $6.41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Taiyuan, we can see that Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Taiyuan?
Taiyuan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Taiyuan, 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.
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.