Most visitors know that Ba Na Hills in Da Nang Vietnam is accessible by the cable cars. However, there is a road reaching it as well. For that reason, many travelers have an idea about skipping the cable car (due to its high cost) and have a drive by car or motorbike to get there. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you it’s possible or impossible to go to Ba Na Hills without cable car.
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Must Knows about Ba Na Hills Vietnam
– 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
The Road to Ba Na Hills Vietnam
On the map, visitors can see a road to Ba Na Hills (on the photo below). This 15-kilometers-long road is started from a roundabout on Ba Na Suoi Mo boulevard (near the entrance of Ba Na Hills golf club) and then it runs through primary forests of the Ba Na Nui Chua Nature Reserve. It’s constructed by French colonists in the early 20th century to reach their own hill station (which lies on the top of Chua Mountain, around 1,400 meters above sea level). Later, in 2000s, it’s widened and improved.
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!
Can You Drive Up to Ba Na Hills Vietnam?
Since the first cable car route to Ba Na Hills (from Suoi Mo Station to Ba Na Station today) was inaugurated (in 2009), the car road to Ba Na Hills has been closed. Meaning that it’s impossible to drive up there now.
Here are reasons why visitors can not go up to Ba Na Hills by road:
– The road to Ba Na Hills is 15 kilometers long, winding and packed with hairpin turns and bends. Going along this road by car/bus is not a good idea by that. For those who want to ride the motorbike, it’s dangerous!
– In the afternoon during the dry season and throughout the day in the rainy season, Ba Na Hills is rainy or/and foggy. Therefore, the road to this place will be wet and difficult to drive on.
– If don’t use the road to go up to Ba Na Hills, we can save the nature because do not have to cut down the primitive forests to widen or improve it. The hills today is home to a richness of animals and plants.
– If don’t use the road, more visitors can visit Ba Na Hills because getting there by cable car is much easier and safer. Seniors, kids, wheelchair users,… won’t have too much efforts to access it and then have a good time with stunning attractions and fun-filled activities.
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!
Can You Hike Ba Na Hills Vietnam?
As mentioned above, there is a road to Ba Na Hills (or the summit of Chua Mountain) from its foot. However, it’s currently closed for hikers and trekkers because it runs through Ba Na – Nui Chua nature reserve. According to national and city laws, the access to this protection area is prohibited (after 2009 when the first cable car at the hills was inaugurated). The government believes that it will be free from human damages, like trashes. In conclusion, visitors can not hike up to Ba Na Hills up to date.
For hiking, we recommend Son Tra Mountain (from the base to Ban Co Peak at nearly 700 meters above the sea level) and Bach Ma National Park (from the base to the summit at 1,450 meters above the sea level).
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!
Cable Cars to Ba Na Hills Vietnam
For an easier and safer access to Ba Na Hills, in 2009, a cable car route was built. This first line achieved 2 world records: the longest and the steepest cable car in the world. Visitors will spend about 15-20 minutes to its ride.
Up to date, there are 4 other cable car routes constructed in Ba Na Hills, including the one from the Hoi An Station, Toc Tien Station, Champa Station and Hoi An 2 Station. The longest line is from Champa Station (to French Village) and the newest line is from Hoi An 2 Station (to Lunar Castle).
The direct cable car to Golden Hands Bridge, the most famous attraction in Ba Na Hills, departs from the Hoi An Station.
You can read more information in this post: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-cable-cars/
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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Guided Tours to Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
Here are guided tours to Ba Na Hills Vietnam:
– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour
– Ba Na Hills Private Tour with Golden Bridge & Lunch Buffet
– Ba Na Hills Early Morning Tour to Avoid the Crowds
– Ba Na Hills Sunset Tour with Golden Bridge & Dinner
– Ba Na Hills Night Tour with Golden Bridge Sunset & Dinner
– Ba Na Hills Muslim Tour with Halal Buffet & Prayer Room
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
– Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Thai Speaking Guide
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Drop Off
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Private Tour from Hoi An with Da Nang Drop Off
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & My Son Sanctuary Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Pottery Village
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Coconut Village
– 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
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!
