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Ba Na Hills History: From French Resort to Famous Theme Park

Originally founded by French colonists in 1919 as a cool hill station resort to escape the coastal heat, Ba Na Hills was largely abandoned and ruined during decades of twentieth-century war. In 2007, the Vietnamese developer Sun Group began reviving the site, transforming it into a major modern tourism complex famous for its record-breaking cable cars and the iconic Golden Bridge. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip company will outline the history of Sun World Ba Na Hills.

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Must Knows about Ba Na Hills 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 Da Nang on Map

French Discovery of Ba Na Hills

Ba Na Hills During French Colonial Period

Ba Na Hills During Vietnam War

Construction of Sun World Ba Na Hills

Tours In/From Da Nang

Day trip led by professional female local guide
Approx. 8 Hours | English | Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills

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Private tour for group of 4-6 people, available in December & January
Approx. 8 Hours | English | Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills

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Kool water activities + mountain climbing + amazing caves
Approx. 8 hours | English | Hoa Phu Thanh, Marble Mountain

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Kool water activities + world record cable cars + world famous bridge
Approx. 8 hours | English | Hoa Phu Thanh, Ba Na Hills

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Tours In/From Hoi An

Day trip led by professional female local guide
Approx. 8 Hours | English | Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills

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Private tour for group of 4-6 people, available in December & January
Approx. 8 Hours | English | Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills

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Kool water activities + mountain climbing + amazing caves
Approx. 8 hours | English | Hoa Phu Thanh, Marble Mountain

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Kool water activities + world record cable cars + world famous bridge
Approx. 8 hours | English | Hoa Phu Thanh, Ba Na Hills

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Tours In/From Hue

Best boat tour in Hue, off the beaten track activity
Approx. 4 hours | English | Perfume River, Hue outskirts

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Book now for tomorrow, discount for groups, free cancellation (24hrs notice)
Approx. 1-1.5 hours | Hue, Phu Bai Airport, La Vang Church

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Highlights & hiddem gems in Hue, off the beaten track
Approx. 10 hours | English | Da Nang, Hue

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Explore Lang Co town + Vietnam’s most scenic train
Approx. 4-6 hours | English | Lang Co, Hai Van Pass

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