Chiang Mai Vs Da Nang: Which One Is The Best? (For Me)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Are you planning a trip to Southeast Asia but can't decide between Chiang Mai and Da Nang? In this video, I compare the two popular destinations and help you determine which one is the best fit for your travel style.
Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North," boasts a rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and delicious food. Da Nang, on the other hand, is a coastal city with stunning beaches and a booming nightlife scene.
I’ve spent a lot more time in Chiang Mai Thailand, then i have Danang, Vietnam, so this is my opinions based on a very short time in Vietnam.
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This is the last of the Vietnam series guys. 18 vlogs in total. Thanks for watching the series. I had an awesome time in Vietnam.
can't get back to see chiang mai again, miss the city every day..I'll be there first in October
@@mollerdk2000 Hope to see you in October mate 👍
Thanks my friend - hope life is going ok - 👌😃👍👋🙏
I’ve travelled around Asia quite a bit and I have found Chiang Mai pretty hard to beat. There is definitely something magical about it 💫
It sure does have magic about it. Chiang Mai just has a different vibe from anywhere else 🙏
Some like apples, some like pears and some like apples and pears. We all find our sweet spot in the end. I've never regretted living in Chiangmai. Ten years of exploring and still discovering new wow moments.
Very true Lars, different horses for different courses.
There is certainly something magical about Chiang Mai. I hope it never loses it spell🙏
There sure is mate! Da Nang is great but it doesn't have the Chiang Mai magic 🪄✨
Very much appreciated Wayne! I was much looking forward to your impressions and take away of the differences between Chiang Mai and Da Nang, I think you've covered the differences from a long term perspective quite well, and for those of us who can no longer afford or tolerate their current home tolerable or affordable, your insights are gold.
I remember the people of Vietnam as remarkable and inspiring, and a bit like a cross between Thailand and China, that made Vietnam more interesting and less magical and desirable than Thailand as a home, but of course for everyone, there's personal and practical might make one place a better option than the other, and one place Wayne, I would love to hear your take on would be Malaysia and in particular Penang. Most visitors, when I arrived in Penang my initial thought was: "I wish I hadn't booked so long", but over a couple of weeks with relatives and friends, Penang and Malaysia in general became near and dear to my heart, and a home away from home much as Chiang Mai has been you.
Along with Chiang Mai, Penang is currently in my top contenders to escape a home that is no longer tolerable nor affordable, and what made Penang attractive to me back then, and today, was being in a place that inherited English sensibilities, Common law and the English language, as well as the better aspects of Asian culture.
BTW Wayne, as you've spent 5 years in Thailand, might you be able to mention how dealt with migration in order to stay so long?
Thanks!
Nice one Jack! Yes, everyone has different places they like, all down to preferences. 5 years, over a long period of coming and going mate, not all at once. Cheers
Can’t top “the magic” of Chiang Mai. I concur! 🦋🇹🇭🦋
Someone sprinkled magic dust on Chiang Mai
Driving in Vietnam was an instant deal breaker for me. Driving in Thailand bothers me on a daily basis (almost hit some dogs today on my bike!) but it was a literal relief to be back in Thailand driving after a mere 4 days in Vietnam. We got pushed and shoved a little too so just in general I would say kind of aggressive and not very polite people.
I agree man, the roads around Chiang Mai seems so much easier for me. I noticed it as soon as i got back also.
Enjoyed the video. My Thai girlfriend and I just spend 1 week in Da Nang and 1 Week in Hoi An (Beachside). My gf thinks Thai drivers are much more aggressive than Vietnamese drivers. She said, "Thai drivers want to be first, first, first". I have to agree with her. I've riden a scooter all over Da Nang, the mountains, and to Hoi An and it is crazy, but I felt much safer than Chiang Mai. I also found the western food in Da Nang to be much better than in Chiang Mai. But my gf found the Vietnemse food bland, no fish sauce or chili powder.
Anyway, I was happy to land back in Chaing Mai. There is something "magical" about it. Cheers.
Nice one Jim! Great to hear others opinions, everyone will be different. Totally the other way around for me on the roads. Chiang Mai is a breeze (if i'm not stuck in traffic). I would say Vietnam they're all in a rush. We defo agree about the magic in Chiang Mai though buddy. Just something magical here. Thanks Jim.
I'm at a loss for words. They honk at you just to push you out of the way in Vietnam and literally stop for nothing. It's all the bad parts of driving in Thailand X 10.
Thank you for sharing your insights to both places. It is very helpful for me. I like your reasoning and preferences as well. The beach is nice, but the character of Chiang Mai can be equally attractive. Thanks again Wayne!
I think that's what Chiang Mai gets perfect, the vibe and character. Thanks Erik
I agree, Wayne. The buses of Vietnamese tourists really change the ambiance of the place, they stressed me out (they won't let you walk by on the sidewalk or get out of any elevator, they care about nobody but themselves) and there are many more in video than there were last spring! And the drivers are much more aggressive than Chiang Mai. I'll be back to Chiang Mai one day. But next time, I'll bring friend(s) with me. It was too lonely to be there alone for 6 weeks, you are the only friend I made.😄
Awwwww, it makes me sad when you say, you didn't have any friends here. I think it would be good if you stayed inside the old city next time, you could walk about more and be off that Huay Kaew road. You would meet lot's more people inside the old city i thing. I agree 100% with the coaches!
@@WalkAboutWayne Yes, I much preferred the Old Town when I was there for 2 weeks in October 2018. I'll definitely stay there next time, bring a friend, and let you know when we're coming!🥳🍻
I share the same opinion. I did 3 months Chiang Mai and a month in da nang/hoi an. Great video with some great points raised.If Chiang Mai had a beach it would have it all!
Thanks for sharing. Da Nang is great but it's hard to live up to Chiang Mai IMO
Thank you Wayne for sharing your time and experience in Da Nang i never been to Vietnam but would like to go for a quick visit I’m a foodie lol and Vietnamese food is one of my favorites growing up in Thailand in the Esan region some of our food have Vietnamese influences because there’s a good amount of Vietnamese folks there we’re planning to retire in Thailand and Chiang Mai is on our list looking forward to seeing you discovering more of Thailand
Thank you! Da Nang is a great place, it's well worth going to see if you like it. The food is great and it's a chilled city.
Hi, firstly, thanks for your unique , honesty style of delivering an opinion of your travels. You're 100% right to travel further around Thailand. It might be even better than your experiences in CM. You never know unless you go....
Keep it real 😊
Thanks buddy! I already know a better place in Thailand than Chiang Mai but you never know 👌
Interesting comparisons and probably hard pressed to do so with conviction unless equal time was spent living in both places which is what you suggested. Also; when you have an affinity for something or somewhere then it takes something out of this world to sway you away so fully understand. All you said I agree with based on what you have shown on these Da Nang videos and those previously around Chiang Mai. The food for me is the clincher overall, forget the cost because Thai street food is 40 or 50 baht a dish and there, for me, is nothing better than Thai food mate. Visit Da Nang from time to time when you need a holiday, not far away and affordable. Best of both worlds!! Great video. Cheers Wayne 🤩
Nice one Steven👍
From both experiences, Choose Chiang Mai as well. Da Nang is ideal for a weekend trip.
Yes, I would agree with Da Nang for holiday and Chiang Mai more for living. That's just my opinion.
yes chiang mai is just something special, when you've been there it's the best, at the beginning I was only in phuket, it was also really good at the beginning. But now I don't want to live in phuket it's ruined..cool with a base a good place also visit other places as vacation
Nice one Morten mate.
Home is where your heart is Wayne . Chiang Mai just has a certain vibe about it .
Chiang Mai has defo got that vibe Paul.
Good un Wayne....you've got a way with word's...broke backpacker that has'nt washed for a week lol I just invented a new hangover breaky !...pan seared halibut with poached egg's on top & a wee bit of Stilton cheese melted on top...mmm V tasty.
Nice I'll have to give it a whirl one day. Can't remember the last time I had a hangover though.
It felt like a computer game with lots of NPCs on the beach. Da Nang feels 'cold' and plain from various videos
Nothing compares to chiang mai 😉..greetings from germany..Jessy🙋♀️
Smoke and temps are better in Da Nang this time of year. Fact.
CM has got that magic J.M
Great video mate - quality info and excellent points of view - luv your work my friend - Danang looks amazing 👌😃👍👋🙏
Thanks as always Ant 🙏🙏
I think Chiang Mai & DaNang compliment each other. As you point out, the beach is extraordinarily. You obviously love Chiang Mai & I get it. One day I'll probably look for home base, but for now I love the diversity of: DaNang, Saigon, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, all the islands along the peninsula & Kuala Lumpur. All these places are different, but very much alike as well. They are all non violent, accommodating, good food & affordable. 👍🇻🇳🇹🇭🇲🇾
Well said 👏. Da Nang is great, if I had more time there, I might feel different but both great places 👌
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Youre description of Chiang Mai makes me wanna try it out even more, especially the reefer part xD
Roll a few reefers and get yourself some Elephant pants and you'll fit right in 👍
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Nice one Wayne, been looking forward to this one and you didnt disappoint! respect your opinion and as ive been to CM i know how special it is, still need to go to DN but hearts in CM i reckon.. nice one mate, take it easy
Just my opinion mate, Da Nang is a top place, just not long-term for me. I would recommend Da Nang for at least a month though. 👍
Chiang Mai 100%
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Great video my dude. Hope to bump into you around Chiang Mai soon.
Nice one buddy! Hope to see you around 👍
This was pretty helpful. Will be in Vietnam this month and seriously looked at Da Nang. Looks like lovely place, but not sure it would have the 'heartbeat ' like Chaing Mai.
Thanks! Both are great places, but Chiang Mai has magic about it.
I@@WalkAboutWayne I had to ask myself the same question about the beach. It would be fun for a few days, but I've lived coastal before, it gets old fast, especially w/ tourists.
Vietnam is not called "the land of Smiles".
But Thailand is now the land of face nappies rather than smiles. They'll wear these damn things in their graves.
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Dear Sir, good and honest stance, one can only learn how to approach things, if ya ask me.
The Man said: There are no bests, there are differences and preferences!!
And since I totally agree with you on the matter, let me bring you back to the olde video you did on the road, towards KING KONG MOUNTAIN!
Man, after I saw that, I remembered all my past lives.
And I am talking no hippie here!!!!
Cheers mate! I remember the King Kong mountain in Chiang Dao, loved that place .
AGREE WAYNE: CM NO. 1 2ND CHOICE FOR ME PHILIPPINES.
Philippines is a favourite of mine , I had a great time there. Chiang Mai has the magic though . Thanks Charles 👌
You should try vientiane the sleepy capital of laos. I lived there for a while. Real slow pace. Not everybodys cup of tea . Most travellers only stop for 1 or 2 nights.
Great city
I been to Vientiane 2 times back in the day. Its very sleepy yes .
Talk about two sterling locations; one compliments the other. 6 months here 6 months there. 👍🇻🇳🇹🇭
Yes, both great cities 👍
Chieng Mai is the ancient capital of Thailand, you should compare it with the ancient capital of Hue in Vietnam. Compared to Hue, Chiang Mai cannot compete with Hue. Moreover, 3 cities Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An. 100km apart, there are 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites with Da Nang in the center, You probably don't know that Da Nang has a mild winter when the temperature drops to 15 - 20 degrees Celsius during the 3 months of December - January - February - March., all 3 cities have mountains, rivers and seas, of which My Khe beach in Da Nang is among the top in the world. And the road connecting Hue with Da Nang is Hai Van Pass, one of the 10 most beautiful roads in the world....
Both great cities. I would say Danang is very similar to Chiang Mai in a lot of ways. Thanks.
Good job Wayne 😊😊
Thanks 👍
Sounds good, Wayne. Worth the trip for sure but long term Chiang Mai it is.
Chiang Mai the winner for me long term mate. Da Nang is going places in the future though, especially if they sort the visas out.
How can we compare a beach town with a inside cultural city like Chiang Mai.
Easy, they are both very similar. 👍
Thanks for this video. I personally much prefer Thailand over Vietnam for one reason: the people. Especially the people in and around Chiang Mai are just so friendly polite and relaxed. Vietnamese and me are not on the same wavelength to put it mildly. I find them to be very aggressive, selfish and rude compared to Thais even though there are also a lot of friendly people in Vietnam to be fair.
Cheers Martin! I would agree with that mate.
What would you recommend for a 19y M / Chiang Mai vs Da Nang ?
I would say Chiang Mai 👍
I have visted both places and its hard to find any cons about Chiang Mai. Great food, culture ( no beach for beach lovers). Danang has in general the most friendly people I ever encountered but weather is not as good all year round. I was in a pizza restaurant with my GF and the owner sent over afree bottle of wine. There are about 2 ATMs in the whole city which is not great. Its not as geared up for tourism as Saigon up the road.
Both great places but Chiang Mai is far ahead for me. Da Nang is going places if they get the long term visas sorted out.
Wayne i have lived in many cities in the past ,Sydney, New York, Istanbul, but Chiang Mai always has that pull for me to return, i will travel many countries in the future, god willing but Chiang Mai will alwaya be number 1 to me
It sure has got that magic Leila 🙏
I'm really working hard to save up to retire in Chiang Mai
Cheers, Wayne. Gud vid.
Nice one mate 👌
home is where the heart is
True That 👌
... Home is where you are understood
Isn't Da Nang more like Pattaya than Chiang Mai?
I've never been to Pattaya but i would say Pattaya and Da Nang are complete opposite, from what i've seen..
Chiangmai is much smaller than Danang in terms of population (2019 figures: DN is almost 10 times more populous than CM). So they are not the same size. I suggest to compare CM with Hue or Nha trang.
Good point , but i've never been to Hue or Nha Trang.
I haven't been to Vietnam, but think thailand has nicer beaches.kho chang is beautiful and lots of nice beaches down south
I know he acts like he needs to go Vietnam for beaches. Thailands got you pretty well covered I would say. Only think Vietnam is cooler weather (which is a huge plus).
Maybe Julie. Both got great beaches.
Of your choice.
That's what is says, yes 👍
very interesting to see a comparison between the two... have not been to Chiang Mai yet but have been to Da Nang, it is as you say.. a bit hectic with local and foreign tourists.. even though technically I would be a tourist too I would want to be as far away from them and with the locals as possible.. would like to see your view of HCMC vs Bangkok..
How would you say HCMC compares to Da Nang, and which of the two do you think offers a better quality of life?
- Thanks.
Cheers Mark. I've never been to HCMC but maybe in the future.
@@gsomethingsomething2658 smaller city, a bit quieter and cheaper.. easier access to a beach..
@@markholland6657 Cheers.
@@gsomethingsomething2658 visit both though!
I ❤️ Chiang Mai!
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Nice n candid blog bro
Unfair to get you to compare as VN does not offer a long stay option ..
VN would need a national program to get people to be more polite, considerate n less uncouth
Care to tell us what other place is better than CM ??
Nice one Rudd buddy. Yes, as i mentioned, i would prob feel different if i was longer in Vietnam. Both great places though. Saving the other place for a Chiang Mai Vs, coming soon. The place i like is easy though mate, i've said it loads in old vlogs. Thanks Rudd mate.
@@WalkAboutWayne Am in Krabi now n this place should be on your list ..
Hope you will reveal it before I head up north in 2 week's time .. ha
@@rudd2962 I'm guessing Chiang Rai
so Da Nang is Pattaya ?
I've never been to Pattaya, but I would say, Da Nang is the total opposite 👍
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Bobby Dazzler mate 👍
Well sir u may be right but da Danang is much better place
Da Nang is great 👍 But it’s no Chiang Mai .
@@WalkAboutWayne 😁😁😁 I think u have fall in love with Thailand!! I Thai..is beautiful I have visited 4 times n It's gives fresh vibes every time I visit there
Chiang Mai is old money. Da Nang is nouvoux riche from the influx of Chinese money that's poured in over the last 15 years.
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Completely wrong. How come do Chinese money pour in VN once Vietnamese people are smart enough to make our own business ?
Da nang have a beach and chiang mai don't have a beach
Really?
Thailand period.
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Hue is comparable to Chiang mai not Da nang :)
Nice, I can't compare Hue. Maybe one day ;)
Y compared danang and chiang mai they have different vibes!like chiang mai its. Mountain and no beach while da nang is coastal area have a beach just like a miami beach! This the comparison, chiang mai vs dalat or sapa vietnam!.pattaya vs da nang, hua hin vs nah trang thats the best comparison!
You don't need a beach to do a comparison. This is all about the vibe man, not the beach .
Chiang Mai! (it's legalized marijuana like Las Vegas)
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Totally disagreed. Da Nang all day.
Nice! It's a cool place 👌
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