Christmas and New Year in December are two public holidays in many countries across the world. For that reason, during these times, there are lots of people visiting Ba Na Hills because it’s one of the best tourist attractions in the area. Besides ‘fixed’ activities and attractions, it’s possible to see a festive atmosphere here with beautiful decorations and lively celebrations. These additions are kept until Tet (Vietnamese New year festival) occurring in late January-early February. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company share information about Ba Na Hills during Christmas and New year.
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Must Knows about Ba Na Hills in Da Nang
– Location/address: An Son village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Entrance address: in the end of Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road (from the city)
– Name pronunciation:
– Other name(s): Ba Na Suoi Mo Tourist Area, Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort, Ba Na Hill Station, Disneyland of Vietnam, Ba Na Nui Chua Nature Reserve
– Elevation/altitude: 1,400 to 1,487 meters (around 4,800 ft)
– Opening hour(s): 8 AM to 10 PM everyday
– Ticket price: 850,000 to 1,250,000 VND for adults, 750,000 to 950,000 VND for children (2024)
– Discovery: 1901 by French people
– Establishment day: 25th March 2009
– Getting there: cable car, car/van, motorbike
– Reason(s) to visit: world-record cable cars, Golden Hands Bridge, cool and fresh atmosphere, breath-taking sceneries, many attractions and exciting activities, lots of photo opportunities, more
– Best time to visit: dry season (February to September), sunny days
– Time to spend: at least 1/2 day
– Emblem: bell-shaped cherry blossom which blooms in every spring
– Owner: Sun Group (Vietnam)
– Recognition(s): Asia’s leading theme park by World Travel Awards, Vietnam’s leading tourist attraction by Vietnam National Authortity of Tourism
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-travel-guide
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Official website: https://banahills.sunworld.vn
– Fact: Ba Na Hills is established by French people in 1900s with purposse to escape the heat in Da Nang
Ba Na Hills (Vietnam) on Map
Does Ba Na Hills Open During Christmas & New Year?
During the Christmas and New year, Ba Na Hills still opens as normal. None of the attractions, activities and restaurants will be shut down if the weather is not bad. Actually, Vietnamese people just do not work on the New year day (1st January) to take a rest and celebrate the holiday with people all over the world. It also means that Vietnamese people still work during Christmas. However, Ba Na Hills is a privately owned tourist area (owned and managed by Sun Group Vietnam), so even during the New year day, it’s always open. Everyday, the park’s opening hours and cable car schedule are from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and the ticket price is the same. Hotel rooms will be more expensive than common days like anywhere in the area.
Weather at Ba Na Hills During Christmas & New Year
Christmas and New Year are in the rainy season in Da Nang – Hoi An area. Therefore, the weather is often rainy, cloudy or foggy in Ba Na Hills. The temperature is usually below 20oC in the daytime and under 15oC in the evening. However, this place is without fog in some hours in the day, so visitors should check the weather forecast and choose the least rainy period to visit.
Do not forget to bring the umbrella, rain poncho or jacket when visiting Ba Na Hills in Christmas and New Year. If live in ‘hot countries’, it’s needed to bring jacket to keep you warm, especially when visiting at night or staying overnight.
Things to See & Do in Ba Na Hills During Christmas & New Year
During Tet or Vietnamese Lunar New Year, in Ba Na Hills, visitors can go to these attractions: Golden Hands Bridge (the bridge with two giant hands), Le Jardin d’Amour (a cluster of flower gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (a 100-years-old French wine cellar), giant Shakyamuni Buddha Statue (27 meters tall), Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda (the oldest and holiest temple), French Village (a complex of medieval style buildings), Saint Denis Church, Helios Waterfall, Ba Na Hills Brewery, King Peak or Top of Nui Chua Mountain at elevation of 1,487 meters, Lunar Castle, Fantasy Park (amusement park), Wax Museum, Atlas Statue, Eclipse Square,… Around the park, these activities are also fun to do: alpine coasters, funicular rides, rock climbing, amusement rides, Vietnamese folk games,…
Around the park, decorations and celebrations for Christmas and New year are always seen, including beautiful Christmas trees, bringing a joyful atmosphere and great photo opportunities. That’s why many visitors think that they are in a European country.
New year’s eve party and countdown is organized at Ba Na Hills for guests who stay in the hotel. Day trippers can participate, for free. On the last day of the old year, the cable car is still in operation to serve visitors as normal.
Although there is a church at Ba Na Hills (Saint Denis Church), no service or mass occurs here. So, Christians should go to other cathedrals and churches in Da Nang and Hoi An.
To eat, all restaurants and stalls are opened during Christmas and New year. So, visitors still have many food options to choose from. Book a buffet if want to try different cuisines at an affordable price. Unless, just go to restaurants where the favourite cuisine or type of food is served (such as western, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Korean, etc). At outdoor food courts, barbecues and craft/draught beers are available throughout the day. See more information & details
Itinerary to Visit Ba Na Hills In 1 Day
First time visitors will be a bit confused when sightseeing Ba Na Hills. To make the trip easier, please remember to take a map in ticket offices at the park’s main entrance or in the cable car (available in English/Vietnamese/Korean/Chinese/Thai). Secondly, if possible, go to the Hoi An Station and take the cable car to Golden Hands Bridge first. After that, explore other areas in the same mountain. The other portion of Ba Na Hills is located on another mountain, so visitors need to take the cable car again (at the station near Golden Hands Bridge, Bordeaux Station). After taking off the cable car, continue discovering the park. See full itinerary for self-guided visitors
Golden Hands Bridge During Christmas & New Year
One of the best known attractions in Ba Na Hills for foreign visitors is Golden Hands Bridge. This footbridge is 150 meters long, supported by two giant hands which rise out from the mountain and jungle. It’s wonderful to sightsee, take photos or make videos. On a sunny day, visitors will catch a beautiful panoramic view of the areas below (stretching from high cloudy mountains to the horizon on the sea). Golden Bridge is a must see.
Christmas and New year are high tourist seasons in the area. Therefore, Golden Hands Bridge at Ba Na Hills is usually crowded. Try to be here before the crowds come (taking the earliest cable car at 8:00 am) or just before the sunset (use google search to know the exact sunset time). Without people or many people, the best photos/videos can be taken. See more information & details
On the other hand, Christmas and New year are in December, a month within the rainy season in the area. Meaning that it may be cloudy/foggy, rainy for many days at Golden Hands Bridge. Sometimes, the typhoon hits Da Nang/Hoi An, causing heavy rains and strong winds (the cable car may be shut down for safety reasons in typhoon days). For that reason, we advise checking the weather forecast carefully to choose the best day or best (hours) if want to visit this world-famous bridge. Do not forget to bring a rain poncho/jacket or umbrella. See more information & details
How to Avoid the Crowd in Ba Na Hills During Christmas & New Year
During Christmas and New year, it’s very crowded at Ba Na Hills. So, if do not want to see too many people or long queues, visitors should go in the early morning or late afternoon-evening. The park and the cable car open at 8:00 am, so it’s needed to start the trip at 6:45-7:00 am in Da Nang and 6:15-6:30 am in Hoi An. If going from Hue city, please try to visit Ba Na Hills in the afternoon. Private transport is a must to save time (actually not expensive to book) and tickets should be reserved in advance to cut the queue at ticket offices. Going with a local guide is a smart choice because he/she knows the park well, and can tailor the itinerary that is just for you. See more information & details
How to Get to Ba Na Hills During Christmas & New Year
See also: How to Get to Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills main entrance is in the end of Ba Na Suoi Mo Road, An Son village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: The distance from Da Nang city centre or My Khe Beach area to Ba Na Hills is around 25 kilometers. Visitors can get a car/minivan/bus or ride the motorbike. A drive by car is 35-45 mins long each way. We advise booking a roundtrip transfer by private car, instead of one way, to save. If like riding the scooter by your own, find the quickest way to Ba Na Suoi Mo Road and then follow it until can not go further (signs showing direction to Ba Na Hills are many). Security men will tell you location of parking lot. It’s free to park.
Da Nang Airport to Ba Na Hills: Da Nang International Airport is the nearest airport to Ba Na Hills. This airport is in Da Nang city downtown, so it’s very easy and convenient for visitors to pick up and then go to Ba Na Hills. The distance is about 30 kilometers, so if get there by car, the drive is 40-60 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Da Nang Railway Station to Ba Na Hills: Many travelers like traveling to Da Nang by train (from Hue, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Quy Nhon, Dong Hoi, Nha Trang, Ninh Binh). In this city, the train will arrive at the Da Nang Railway Station. Like the airport, it also lies within city downtown. The distance is about 30 kilometers, so if get there by car, the drive is 40-60 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills: The distance from Da Nang city centre or My Khe Beach area to Ba Na Hills is around 35 kilometers. Visitors can get a car/minivan/bus or ride the motorbike. A drive by car is 45-60 mins long each way. We advise booking a roundtrip transfer by private car, instead of one way, to save. If like riding the scooter by your own, find the quickest way to the coastal road Lac Long Quan, then Ba Na Suoi Mo Road and then follow it until can not go further (signs showing direction to Ba Na Hills are many). Security men will tell you location of parking lot. It’s free to park.
Hue to Ba Na Hills: The distance from Hue to Ba Na Hills is around 110 kilometers. So, the best way to get there is by private car/minivan/bus. The drive is approx 2,5 hours long. We advise going early in the morning to have more time to explore Ba Na Hills and then transfer to nearby Da Nang/Hoi An cities.
Chan May Port to Ba Na Hills: The distance from Hue to Ba Na Hills is around 60 kilometers. So, the best way to get there is by car/minivan/bus. The drive is approx 1,5 hours long (without Hai Van Pass). We advise booking a private roundtrip transfer.
Tien Sa Port (Da Nang Port) to Ba Na Hills: The distance from Hue to Ba Na Hills is around 45 kilometers. So, the best way to get there is by car/minivan/bus. The drive is approx 1,5 hours long (without Hai Van Pass). We advise booking a private roundtrip transfer.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour – Best Ba Na Hills Tour
– Ba Na Hills Half Day Tour with Golden Bridge
– Ba Na Hills Private Tour with Golden Bridge & Lunch Buffet
– Ba Na Hills Afternoon Tour with Golden Bridge
– Ba Na Hills Night Tour with Dinner
– Ba Na Hills Instagram Tour with Golden Hands Bridge (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
– Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour with Halal Buffet & Prayer Room (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Thai Speaking Guide (8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha Tour (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang (9:00 AM-9:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Pottery Village (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Coconut Village (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Lang Co
– Hoi An to Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Transfer
– Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer via Ba Na Hills
– Hoi An to Hue Private Transfer via Ba Na Hills
– Da Nang to Hoi An Private Transfer via Ba Na Hills
– Da Nang Cruise Port to Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Transfer
– Chan May Cruise Port to Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Transfer
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about Ba Na Hills During Christmas & New Year
Here are beautiful photos and videos about Ba Na Hills during Christmas and New Year:
