Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Yichang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Yichang? 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 Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Yichang $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $59. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Yichang $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Yichang $50
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Yichang? 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 $12Yichang $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport To/ From Da Nang or Hoi An : $5.95
- Da Nang Airport transfer to/from hotel Da Nang or Hoi An: $6.47
- Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.72
- Private car transfer from Airport to Hoi An hotel: $6.76
- Hoi An: Transfer from Hoi An/ Da Nang hotel to DaNangAirport: $6.85
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.61
- From Hoi an: Transfer Hoi an to/from Da Nang: $7.61
- From Round Trip Shared Bus Transfer to Ba Na Hills: $7.99
- Da Nang Airport transfer to Hoi An/ Hue/ Chu Lai or Quang Ngai: $8.00
- Da Nang International Airport Transfer To Da Nang/Hoi An Hotel: $8.00
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $9.09
- From Ba Na Hills Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transfer: $9.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $17Yichang $22
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
- Half Day Ba Na Hills – Golden bridge with Vietnamese Dinner: $21
- Da Nang Family Cooking Class - with Local Family in Da Nang: $23
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Walking Food Tour of Da Nang: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Yichang $19
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.90
- Da Nang/Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour: $4.23
- Hoi An: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain in Afternoon Tour: $4.23
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.24
- Sun World Asia Park Ticket: $5.86
- Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.33
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.34
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.34
- Han River Cruise Evening Ticket in Danang City: $7.50
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $8.00
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.45
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Yichang higlights tour Three gorge Dam& Chexi day tour: $190
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $786
- From Xi'an: 13-Day Private Tour to Guilin with Flights: $4,005
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Yichang $15
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 Yichang, we can see that Yichang 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 Yichang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yichang 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 Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Yichang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Yichang, 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 Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
Both Yichang 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 July, Da Nang is generally around the same temperature as Yichang. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 29°C (85°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It's quite sunny in Yichang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during summer. Da Nang gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yichang. In July, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Yichang. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 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)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Yichang in the Autumn?
Both Yichang 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.
Da Nang is a little warmer than Yichang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In the autumn, Da Nang often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Da Nang gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 134 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in October than Yichang. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 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)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Yichang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
In the winter, Da Nang is much warmer than Yichang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Da Nang in January average around 22°C (71°F), and Yichang averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Da Nang usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during winter. Da Nang gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun in the winter.
Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Yichang. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 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)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Yichang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Yichang. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Da Nang is generally a little warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 26°C (80°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Da Nang this time of the year. In the spring, Da Nang often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Da Nang gets 210 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 129 hours of full sun.
Da Nang usually gets less rain in April than Yichang. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang 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) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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