Which place is cheaper, Zhangjiajie or Da Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Da Nang or Zhangjiajie?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Da Nang or Zhangjiajie? 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 Zhangjiajie?
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.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
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 Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDa Nang $47Zhangjiajie $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Da Nang is $47, while the average daily cost in Zhangjiajie is $65. 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 Zhangjiajie in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDa Nang $20Zhangjiajie $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDa Nang $40Zhangjiajie $60
Compare Hotels in Da Nang and Zhangjiajie
Looking for a hotel in Da Nang or Zhangjiajie? 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 $12Zhangjiajie $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Scenic Stops to Da Nang and Phong Nha Cave with Car Transfer: $199
- Private Transfer from Da Nang (DAD) Airport to Dong Hoi: $191
- Da Nang to Quy Nhon Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $164
- Private Limousine DCar Transfer Danang, Hoian to Hue | Vietnam : $160
- Private Bana Hills - Golden Hands Bridge Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $135
- Da Nang to Phong Nha Private Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $115
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to GOLDEN BRIDGE BA NA HILLS & MARBLE MOUNTAIN : $115
- Hue Transfer to Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass -Sightseeing Stop: $109
- 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: $101
- Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills & Cable Car Ride With Transfer: $100
- GOLDEN BRIDGE-COCONUT JUNGLE-HOI AN-NIGHT MARKET-Private Transfer: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $18
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Round Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $63
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie Train Station to Fenghuang hotel: $149
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Aizhai bridge area: $187
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $324
Is it cheaper to fly into Da Nang or Zhangjiajie?
Prices for flights to both Zhangjiajie 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 $17Zhangjiajie $21
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: $4.19
- Explore Ba Na Hill, Golden Bridge in the sunset with dinner: $9.22
- 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
- Da Nang Cooking: Market tour, farming, cooking and foot bath: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $25
- Vegetarian Cooking class and Basket Boat Riding: $25
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl : $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour Visit Avatar Mount and Tianzi Mount with Dinner: $196
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Da Nang $14Zhangjiajie $23
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- 5 days Center Vietnam Package Tour with Danang Hue and Hoian: $94
- Bach Ma National Park: Private Tour from Da Nang & Hoi An: $109
- Da Nang City Private Tour: $86
- 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
- HUE CITY 1 DAY GUIDED TOURS from DA NANG CITY : $55
- 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
- Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town Tour: $40
- MARBLE MOUNTAIN, LADY BUDDHA STATUE & HAI VAN PASS, LAP AN LAGOON(Private Tour): $92
- Marble Mountains & Basket Boat Ride - Morning or Afternoon Tour: $84
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Glass Bridge Ticket: $57
- Tianmen Mountain day tour: $92
- Join-in Tour: Day Tour to Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon & Glass Bridge : $125
- Full-Day Private Tour of Tianmen Mountain: $125
- Full-Day Private Tour of Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) National Forest Park: $130
- 1 Days Zhangjiajie Natural Beauty Tour with Baofeng Lake: $132
- 1 Day Tianmen Mountain Tour: $139
- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge and Baofeng Lake Private Day Tour: $147
- Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountain Glass Bridge day tour: $150
- Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Private All-inclusive Day Tour: $155
- Glass Bridge & Grand Canyon,Yellow Dragon Cave day tour: $160
- Discovery Tour to Shiyanping Tujia Village with Accomondation and Private Car : $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDa Nang $9.55Zhangjiajie $16
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/Son Tra Peak/Marble Mountain & Rice Wine Distillery: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Da Nang and Zhangjiajie, we can see that Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Da Nang or Zhangjiajie?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Da Nang and Zhangjiajie, 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 Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Da Nang as well as Zhangjiajie. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Da Nang is around the same temperature as Zhangjiajie in the summer. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Zhangjiajie. Da Nang usually gets less rain in July than Zhangjiajie. Da Nang gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 125 mm (4.9 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)Zhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Zhangjiajie in the Autumn?
Both Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Da Nang in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 19°C (65°F).
It's quite rainy in Da Nang. In October, Da Nang usually receives more rain than Zhangjiajie. Da Nang gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 90 mm (3.6 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)Zhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Zhangjiajie in the Winter?
Both Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie. Daily temperatures in Da Nang average around 22°C (71°F), and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. Da Nang usually gets more rain in January than Zhangjiajie. Da Nang gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 44 mm (1.7 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)Zhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Da Nang or Zhangjiajie in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Da Nang and Zhangjiajie. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
Da Nang is much warmer than Zhangjiajie in the spring. The daily temperature in Da Nang averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Zhangjiajie receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Da Nang usually receives less rain than Zhangjiajie. Da Nang gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDa Nang 26°C (80°F)Zhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Zhangjiajie 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) | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 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.