Weather at Ba Na Hills is one of the most important information visitors should know before visiting. Sitting atop the mountain of elevation of above 1,400 meters, this amusement park is blessed with a cool and fresh atmosphere. The temperature here is always lower than the plain below. During the rainy season, it’s wet, rainy and cloudy for many days at the mountain. So what are the best months of the year and the best time of the day to visit Ba Na Hills? Now, HoiAn Day Trip Company will let you know.
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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 Climate & Seasons
Ba Na Hills is in Da Nang city, central Vietnam. This region has two distinct seasons: the dry season (from February to end of August), and the rainy season or wet season (from September to January). Due to its high mountain location (elevation of 1,400m and above), Ba Na Hills’s weather and climate have differences from lower city.
About the temperature, the average annual temperature is from 17 to 20oC, and lower than Da Nang city 7-8 degrees. So, visitors always feel cool and comfortable when staying in Ba Na Hills. Back to history, thanks to this natural feature, French people established a hill station here, to beat the tropical heat and for leisure and recreation activities. Nowadays, there’re a couple of hotels constructed for the same purpose. At night, it is definitely colder. Visitors coming from hot countries will feel frozen in the wet season.
The highest temperatures at Ba Na Hills are 25-30 degrees Celsius, and the lowest ones are 0-2 degrees Celsius.
Best Months to Visit Ba Na Hills
The best months to go to Ba Na Hills are the sunny months, from February (Vietnamese new year festival or Tet) to the end of August. This period is characterized by a clear sky from morning to evening, (little) windy, and the smallest chance of rain or typhoon. It means that visitors will explore the area without worries about being wet or nothing much to see/do. It’s great to fully admire the fascinating scenery of the mountains (from cable cars or the peaks), take photos of amazing buildings (such as Golden hands bridge) or colorful gardens, join fun-filled outdoor celebrations and feasts, and enjoy the cool breeze blowing around. Unquestionably, the most stunning activities are held here day to day. During months of the most beautiful weather, Ba Na Hills is definitely a must-go attraction and a visit here is really good value for money. It’s the time that visitors won’t miss anything.
Interestingly, thanks to special geographical location, from February to the end of August, it often rains at Ba Na Hills in the afternoon. After the rain, the temperature starts going down, and the atmosphere becomes more pleasant and fresher. This is the reason why visitors spend a full day here (not just because of many things to do). Sunset is another thing to expect at Ba Na Hills also. It’s brilliant and so fantastic. The Golden Hands Bridge or Nui Chua Summit are two best spots to see it. In the evening, the hill station sometimes looks fairy in the midst and sometimes looks lightful without fog. More information & details
Good to know: The weather in the best months at Ba Na Hills is described as “4 seasons in one day” with spring in the morning, summer in the midday, autumn in the afternoon, and winter in the evening.
The hottest months are from May to July, with the average temperature staying around 30-35oC. To escape from strong heat, it’s needed to come to Ba Na Hills early in the morning or late in the afternoon. At the present, opening hours are 8 am to 10 pm.
If don’t like seeing crowds and struggle with high temperatures, visitors should go from February to the end of April or in September.
Best Time of Day to Avoid Crowds in Ba Na Hills
See also: How to Visit Ba Na Hills to Avoid the Crowds
During the dry season (February to end of August) – the most beautiful time of the year, to beat the crowds, visitors need to go early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The official opening hours of Ba Na Hills now is from 8 am to 10 pm (cable cars schedule has the same hours too). So, if going in the morning, it’s needed to arrive at Ba Na Hills before 8 am. In Da Nang, visitors should leave the hotel at 6:30-7 am and in Hoi An, departure time should be 6-6:30 am. After getting there, visitors need to buy the entry ticket, and then walk to cable car stations.
In the evening, Ba Na Hills are still open, and sure, not crowds at this time. But it’s too dark to fully see everything and also take pictures.
May, June and July are the busiest months of the year. In these times, millions of Vietnamese/local tourists come to Ba Na Hills. To reduce crowds, the cable cars are opened earlier than 8 am (even from 7 am). Foreign visitors can start the trip really early to not see too many people.
During the rainy season (September to January), it rains much more frequently and Ba Na Hills is often densely cloudy/foggy. Therefore, it’s more difficult to define the best hours to visit. Firstly, visitors need to check the weather forecast, to know sunny days or the most beautiful days when staying in Da Nang/Hoi An. Please see sunny hours of that day or at least, least rainy hours, and then, time the trip. After arriving at Ba Na Hills, visitors will need 10 mins to buy the ticket, and 15-30 mins to walk to cable car stations. Cable car ride is 15-20 mins long. Keep in mind that crowds are usually in the morning (before lunchtime) in this season.
From September to the end of January, crowds often appear in November and December. Different from hot season, now the main tourists come from outside of Vietnam.
What to Wear to Ba Na Hills in Dry Season?
In the dry season, visitors should bring these items for the trip to Ba Na Hills:
– comfortable shoes or sandal because need to walk many (no high-heeled shoes)
– hat/cap or umbrella
– sun cream, sun glasses and other skin protection products
– comfortable, cool clothes (such as sport shirt, shorts, etc)
– bottles of water
– a light jacket if stay at Ba Na Hills until the sunset or evening, esp for kids and elders
– wheelchair if someone in the group/family can’t walk too long (Ba Na Hills is mountain place)
– cash in Vietnamese dong or international credit cards to pay for tickets, food, drinks, souvenirs,…
– if want to pray at temples, make sure that you wear respectfully enough (the shirt has to cover armpits, navel and the pant has to cover the upper knees)
What to Wear to Ba Na Hills in the Rainy Season?
If visit Ba Na Na Hills in the rainy season, visitors should bring these items:
– rain poncho or rain jacket or umbrella. It’s possible to borrow the umbrella from the hotel, and buy rain poncho along the road to Ba Na Hills or at Ba Na Hills. On windy days (check weather forecast in advance), the umbrella doesn’t work.
– a jacket because it’s quite cold, wet and windy during this season
– waterproof shoes or sandal
– bottles of water
– wheelchair if someone in the group/family can’t walk too long (Ba Na Hills is mountain place)
– cash in Vietnamese dong or international credit cards to pay for tickets, food, drinks, souvenirs,…
– if want to pray at temples, make sure that you wear respectfully enough (the shirt has to cover armpits, navel and the pant has to cover the upper knees)
Things to Do in Ba Na Hills When It’s Rainy or Cloudy
In the rainy season, Ba Na Hills is often densely cloudy, rainy and windy. If can not change the itinerary or ticket reservation, visitors should know these things to do to make the visit better:
– entertaining games at Fantasy Park (almost free) – Asia’s largest indoor amusement park
– visit Ba Na Hills Wax Museum to see famous people all over the world
– try over 90 Vietnamese and Asian dishes at an international buffet restaurant or hot pot buffet or Japanese buffet (see more information)
– learn about French history at Ba Na Hills and try wine in Debay Wine Cellar
– explore the Lunar Castle and French Village
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!
