Comparison · Bali vs Da Nang · Indonesia / Vietnam
Bali vs Da Nang
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bali for Hindu temples and Rice terraces; choose Da Nang for My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, lower day-to-day costs and free sights. Da Nang is generally less expensive, and the two are about 2,827 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,827 km
- Less expensive
- Da Nang
- Best time for Bali
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Da Nang
- February–May
Side by side
| Bali | Da Nang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Vietnam |
| Known for | Hindu temples, Rice terraces and Surfing | My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge and Marble Mountains |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | February–May |
| Ideal stay | 10 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $80–$180 | $60–$130 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Very affordable |
| Warmest month | April, 32°C (90°F) | June, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 30°C (86°F) | January, 25°C (77°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 1 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | Seminyak and Double Six Beach | My Khe Beach |
| Airports | DPS | DAD |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bali for…
Hindu temples and Rice terraces. Bali is a Hindu island in mostly Muslim Indonesia, about 140 km across, where daily offerings sit on doorsteps and temple ceremonies close roads. The south — Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua — has the beaches, surf breaks and beach clubs, while…
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Choose Da Nang for…
My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, lower day-to-day costs and free sights. Da Nang is central Vietnam's largest city, stretched between the Han River and a long sandy beach on the East Sea. Its airport sits only a few kilometres from the centre, which makes it the gateway to Hoi An, Hue and the Hai Van Pass. Visitors split their…
Top sights compared
| # | Bali | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance | Dragon Bridge |
| 2 | Tanah Lot | My Khe Beach |
| 3 | Tegallalang Rice Terraces | Marble Mountains |
| 4 | Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary | Linh Ung Pagoda and the Lady Buddha |
| 5 | Tirta Empul | Son Tra Peninsula and Ban Co Peak |
Food compared
| Bali | Da Nang |
|---|---|
| Babi guling | Quang-style noodles |
| Bebek betutu | Pork in rice paper with fermented anchovy sauce |
| Nasi campur Bali | Fish-cake noodle soup |
| Sate lilit | Vermicelli with fermented anchovy sauce |
Which is cheaper?
Da Nang is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $60–$130 per person there, against $80–$180 in Bali (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Da Nang on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,827 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 15 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bali or Da Nang cheaper?
Da Nang is usually less expensive: about $60–$130 a day mid-range against $80–$180 (estimates).
+Is Bali or Da Nang better for a first trip?
Pick Bali for Hindu temples and Rice terraces, or Da Nang for My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, lower day-to-day costs and free sights.
+How far is Bali from Da Nang?
About 2,827 km in a straight line.