Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Deqin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Deqin or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Deqin and Da Nang. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Deqin or Da Nang?
Deqin
Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDeqin $65Da Nang $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $47. 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 Deqin and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDeqin $36Da Nang $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDeqin $72Da Nang $40
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Da Nang? 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.Deqin $19Da Nang $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- My Son Holyland & Marble Mountains - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge : $44
- Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge: Private Transfer and Tour Guide: $50
- Best Tours/ Transfer to Bana Hills & Golden Bridge: $32
- Car transfer from Da Nang Airport/ Train Station to Hoi An Hotel: $18
- Chan May Port: Roundtrip private transfer to Golden Bridge: $84
- Coconut Jungle - Vegetable & Pottery Village- PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Coconut Jungle- Basket Boat Ride- Hoi An City - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $66
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $8.95
- DCAR Limousine to GOLDEN BRIDGE - Private Transfer ( 8-9 Hours): $89
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure By Private Transfers: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Deqin 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 dayDeqin $16Da Nang $17
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Deqin $13Da Nang $14
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Hoi An: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain in Afternoon Tour: $4.19
- Da Nang/Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour: $4.19
- Sun World Asia Park Ticket: $5.75
- Super cheap and distinguished Ao Dai Experience in 2 hours - Ao dai retal: $6.16
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.28
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.29
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.29
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.38
- Ao Dai Experience in Da Nang: $10
- Bus to Ba Na, Golden Bridge with Cable Car ticket: $12
- Bus and Cable Car Ticket to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: $12
- Monkey Mountain Paragliding Experience: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDeqin $11Da Nang $9.55
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 Deqin and Da Nang, we can see that Deqin 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 Deqin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Deqin 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 Deqin Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
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.