Which place is cheaper, Wuyuan or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Wuyuan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Wuyuan? 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 Wuyuan?
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.
Wuyuan
Wuyuan, China is a small city in the Jiangxi Province in the south central area of the country. The city acts as a transport hub for the province, with many main bus routes running through it. Wuyuan also acts as the main thoroughfare when traveling to local remote villages in the area. It is best to know some Mandarin as this region does not see many non-Mandarin speaking tourists, which also means you should expect some very friendly attention!
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Wuyuan $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Wuyuan is $58. 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 Wuyuan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Wuyuan $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Wuyuan $52
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Wuyuan
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Wuyuan? 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 $12Wuyuan $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Da Nang to Phong Nha by Car–Private Transfer with English Driver: $195
- Da Nang to Quy Nhon Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $164
- Private Bana Hills - Golden Hands Bridge Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $135
- One Way Transfer Tours, to or from Da Nang or Hoi An and Hue via costal roads: $115
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN : $115
- Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $115
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & My Son Holyland : $113
- Private Car Transfer to Visit Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge and Marble Mountain: $108
- Hue: Transfer Hue to Hoi An by Private Car- English Driver: $102
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer: $100
- Golden Bridge: tikets & Transfer, get free to the marble mountain: $99
- GOLDEN BRIDGE-COCONUT JUNGLE-HOI AN-NIGHT MARKET-Private Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Wuyuan?
Prices for flights to both Wuyuan 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 $17Wuyuan $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: $4.23
- Coffee Making and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Cooking Class and Tasting Pho in Da Nang with Local Chef: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $30
- Explore Ba Na Hill, Golden Bridge in the sunset with dinner: $30
- Lantern making-Basket boat-Happy Cooking Class: $30
Typical Food Prices in Wuyuan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wuyuan:
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Gummy Candy$0.28
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Cookies$0.70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Wuyuan $19
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: $74
- DA NANG CITY SUNSET - Private Guided Tour : $92
- Experience Hoi an Rural Eco Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An city: $76
- GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN -Private Guided Tour: $148
- 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 EXPERIENCE LIFE TOUR to Understand about Hoi An Life: $75
- HUE CITY 1 DAY GUIDED TOURS from DA NANG CITY : $60
- Hoi An Walking Tour, Lantern Making Class & Basket Boat Ride to Coconut Jungle: $85
- INSTAGRAM Tour - Da Nang & Hoi An city Private Tour ( 11 Hours): $140
- Marble Mountains & Basket Boat Ride - Morning or Afternoon Tour: $84
- Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H): $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Wuyuan $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hai Van Pass Tour Son Tra/Marble Mountain & Rice Wine Distillery: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Wuyuan, we can see that Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang or Wuyuan?
Wuyuan 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 Wuyuan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Wuyuan. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Wuyuan in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Wuyuan. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Wuyuan. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. August to December in Da Nang is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDa Nang 29°C (85°F)Wuyuan 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Wuyuan in the Autumn?
Both Wuyuan and Da Nang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
In the autumn, Da Nang is a little warmer than Wuyuan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Wuyuan averages at about 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Wuyuan. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDa Nang 25°C (78°F)Wuyuan 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Wuyuan in the Winter?
Both Wuyuan and Da Nang during the winter 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 January, Da Nang is generally much warmer than Wuyuan. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Wuyuan fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Wuyuan. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year. January to July is the dry season in Da Nang.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDa Nang 22°C (71°F)Wuyuan 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Wuyuan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Wuyuan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Wuyuan in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Wuyuan fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Wuyuan receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Wuyuan. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Wuyuan receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Wuyuan 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Wuyuan 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) | 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) |
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.