In Greek mythology, Atlas is the god of strength and endurance. He holds up the heaven or sky or sphere on his shoulder. At Ba Na Hills, his statue is massive and spectacular that portrays a giant man holding up the mountain topped by a glorious castle. It’s one of the most Instagrammable places in this amusement park. Now, HoiAn Day Trip Company provides all the information that visitors need to know about the Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills.
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Must Knows about Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills
– Location/address: In the front of Lunar Castle, Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang Vietnam
– Vietnamese name:
– Other name(s): 2022
– Opening hour(s): 8 AM to 6 PM everyday
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– Reason(s) to visit: one of famous photo spots in Ba Na Hills, half way walking from Lunar Castle from/to Eclipse Plaza
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Best time(s) to visit: morning, late afternoon-evening, sunny days
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/atlas-statue-ba-na-hills
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapps/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
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Atlas Statue (Ba Na Hills) on Map
History & Architecture of Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills
The Atlas Statue was inaugurated and opened to the public in 2022. It’s a building within a complex known as ‘kingdom of moon’ that comprises itself, the Lunar Castle, the Eclipse Square and Lava Train (funicular). All of these sights are on the other side to the older French Village complex on the map, on the same mountaintop. In the near future, the moon kingdom also has a modern wine cellar designed by a world-famous Italian architect. It will be opened soon.
In Greek mythology, Atlas is the god of strength and endurance. He is a Titan (pre-Olympian god) condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy (ten-year series of battles that consist of most titans fighting against the Olympians, the younger generations and allies). His sculpture or statue often supports a globe/sphere or a structure of the larger construction, on his shoulders. The earliest Atlas depiction dates back to the 2nd century.
The Atlas Statue at Ba Na Hills is constructed in the most rugged location at foot of the Lava Castle (the pinky castle behind the glass dome of the Eclipse Square). It portrays Atlas god holding up the entire castle’s mountain, symbolizing the difficulties and challenges in his love with a lady. He looks to the Lunar Castle. On the other side of the mountain, finally he and his lover are together, and then they kiss at a volcano which symbolizes the explosion of love between boys and girls. From the cable car from Bordeaux Station (near Golden Hands Bridge) to Louvre Station, visitors can easily observe these massive sculptures. They are on a mountainside, at the foot of an enormous European style castle.
The best spot to see and take photos with the Atlas Statue is from the garden in the front of the Lunar Castle. It’s possible to climb up and stand on the top of this sculpture too. No matter whether it’s sunny or rainy, this is one of the most perfect spots to capture amazing pictures for social media.
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HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tips to Visit Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills
– No surcharge is required to visit Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills.
– In the dry season, from February to end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Remember to check the weather forecast before go.
– Atlas Statue is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Ba Na Hills.
– It’s better to visit Ba Na Hills with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills
The Atlas Statue is near the Lunar Castle of Ba Na Hills and is on the top of a mountain, around 1,400 meters above sea level. To get there, visitors need to ride the cable car, after coming to the park.
The shortest cable car to the Atlas Statue is the one boarding at the Bordeaux station (near the Golden Hands Bridge). This ride is short, about 5 mins. After landing, visitors can go to the Eclipse Square (get the escalator/escalator 2 times) and then walk, or go to the Holy Well station to ride the funicular (the station is on the lowest storey of Arapang restaurant).
If ride the cable car at Thac Toc Tien station or Debay station, visitors will land at L’Indochine station or Morin station. After going outside, let’s walk to the Louvre station or Arapang restaurant. If ride the cable car at Champa station, the arrival station is Taiga station. From here, to reach the Lunar Castle, it’s needed to walk through the French Village, and then find the Louvre station or Arapang restaurant.
To go to the park (Ba Na Hills) from Da Nang, visitors can take a ride by car/taxi/van/bus or drive the motorbike (not recommended for those who have luggage). For a better price, we advise booking a roundtrip transfer to Ba Na Hills, instead of one way. The best route for riding the motorbike is Ba Na – Suoi Mo road, a wide and low traffic road. From the hotel, visitors just need to find the shortest/quickest way to see it and then follow it until the security man at Ba Na Hills tells them to stop. Parking here is free.
From Hoi An, the best ways to reach Ba Na Hills (including the French Village) is by car and motorbike. A drive by car is about 1 hour long, costing from 1,000,000 VND for a roundtrip. Driving the motorbike isn’t too difficult but it takes a little bit more time to find the right directions on the way. Firstly, visitors need to follow the coastal road Lac Long Quan St until see Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St (in Da Nang), and then turn left, follow that road until can’t go anymore (due to construction). After that, follow QL1A highway and then Ba Na Suoi Mo road to the end.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Ba Na Hills for First Timer
Itinerary to explore Ba Na Hills depends on the schedule of the cable car on your day of travel and your arrival time. To have lunch or dinner, French Village, which has many restaurants and cafes, is the best place to go. Now, we suggest 4 itineraries corresponding four cable cars:
– From Hoi An Station: Marseille Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened
– From Suoi Mo Station: Ba Na Station – Le d’Amour Station – Le Jardin Station – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Golden Bridge – Bordeaux Station (near Golden Bridge) – Louvre Station – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Mystery Well Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station or the closest station that has been opened
– From Thac Toc Tien Station: L’Indochine Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened
– From Champa Station: Taiga Station – French Village, Square du Dome, Fantasy Park (with Wax Museum, Jurassic Park, alpine coasters), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery – King Peak – Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant) – Dragon Den Station (inside Lunar Castle) – Eclipse Plaza, Atlas Statue, Lunar Castle – Louvre Station – Golden Bridge – Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden – Debay Wine Cellar – Big Buddha Statue – Linh Ung Pagoda – Marseille Station (near Golden Bridge) or the closest station that has been opened
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HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit near Atlas Statue in Ba Na Hills
Near Atlas Statue, visitors can go to these places: Golden Hands Bridge (a must see/photograph place in Da Nang), French Village (a complex of majestic medieval style buildings), Saint Denis Church (a Gothic church with impressive height, architecture and decoration), King Peak (the highest point of the mountain, with its temples and pagodas), Fantasy Park (Vietnam’s first and largest indoor amusement park), Ba Na Hills Brewery (brew house where craft beers have been produced by German technology), Wax Museum (Vietnam’s first and largest wax statue museum with nearly 100 figures), Square du Dome (where amazing outdoor shows and performances occur), Jurassic Park (a small space showcasing animals and life in the era of dinosaurs), Eclipse Plaza (a magnificent combination of glass conical tower and grand collonnades), Lunar/Moon Castle (a massive stone-like castle with cinematic videos and shows), Atlas Statue (a giant sculpture which portrays Atlas god in Greek mythology), Debay Wine Cellar (a 100-years-old wine cellar built by French), Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden (a series of beautiful gardens with view to the city), Big Buddha Statue (27-meters-tall statue on the hilltop), Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda (older than Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula, younger than Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains).
In the park, the ride on funiculars, alpine coasters and world-record cable cars is also very interesting.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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