December is a month in the rainy season in Da Nang Vietnam. It’s also in the high season of foreign tourists in the region. Now, let HoiAn Day Trip company will tell you what’s going on at Golden Hands Bridge in December as well as tips to visit for first timers.
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Must Knows about Golden Hands Bridge Vietnam
– Location/address: Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Vietnam (near Marseille station)
– Other name(s): Golden Bridge (original), Golden Bridge Vietnam, Da Nang Hands Bridge, Cau Vang, Golden Palm Bridge, Golden Buddha Hand Bridge, Hands of God Vietnam
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 9 PM daily
– Ticket price: 950,000 VND for adult & children whose height is above 1,4 meters (2025)
– Type: pedestrian bridge, tourist bridge
– Length: 150 meters (approx 490 ft)
– Width: 5 meters (3m for walking, 1m each side for flowers)
– Height: 23,3 meters from the ground
– Elevation: 1,414 meters (approx 4,600 ft)
– Years of construction: July 2017 to April 2018
– Opened to public: June 2018
– Reason(s) to visit: a world-famous bridge, one of the most popular instagrammable places in Vietnam, unique architectural design, great natural scenery, pollution-free air
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30 minutes
– Wheelchair accessible: yes
– How to get there: cable cars, walking
– Recognition(s): world’s leading iconic tourist bridge from 2020 to 2023 by the World Travel Awards, top 10 new world’s wonders by the Daily Mall (2021), the most impressive pedestrian bridge of the world by the Guardian (2018)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/golden-hands-bridge
– Where to see reviews?: Google reviews, TripAdvisor
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Golden Bridge at Vietnam has been copied in many places around the world
Golden Hands Bridge on Map
Weather at Golden Hands Bridge in December
December is a month in the rainy season in Da Nang Vietnam (the season starts from October and ends at February annually). This is one of the wettest and the coldest months of the year due to heavy rains, cold fronts and typhoons. For that reason, we advise you to check the weather forecast carefully in advance to have the best day. See more more information
At an elevation of 1,414 meters, the weather at Golden Hands Bridge in December is often cloudy/foggy, rainy and windy. Remember to bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, waterproof footwears, and easy-dry clothes. The temperature is also low in many days (lowest around 10ºC) and in reality, visitors will feel colder due to the rain. For those coming from tropical countries and children, wearing a winter jacket is necessary to keep warm if coming to Golden Bridge in December. In the cable car station by the bridge (Marseille station), it’s possible to find heater fan to dry up, coffee stalls to buy hot drinks, or extra clothes to get on.
On the deck of the Golden Bridge, it’s wet and slippery, therefore visitors need to walk slowly and carefully. In windy times, strolling along this bridge with umbrella is not working because it can be broken against the strong wind. Therefore, bringing a rain poncho would be better.
In December, it’s highly potential to see the typhoon in the area. Days before its landfall, the wind can be very strong and the rain can be heavy. This weather sounds not good to visit Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills. Additionally, because of thunder or lightning, the cable car to the bridge can be shut down for safety reason. Those stayed in the mountain often have to wait for a long time (sometimes up to some hours) for the cable car going down through. After the landfall of a typhoon, it may be clear and even sunny. Therefore, visitors should check the weather forecast again to have one of the best days of whole rainy season to visit the bridge.
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, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Is Golden Hands Bridge Worth Visiting in December?
In December, Golden Hands Bridge is still worth visiting if travelers check the weather forecast carefully in advance (to avoid bad weather). In the first half of this month, it’s less foggy and rainy than the second half (when Christmas and New year take place). When the day is closer, search the weather at the bridge on Google and then choose the hour(s) with the smallest chance of rain or the lowest rainfall to visit. For example, if the best time of the day is at 1 pm, let’s leave the city at 11:30 am and then take the cable car at the Hoi An Station. After walking through it and take many pictures, explore the rest of Ba Na Hills (an amusement park). It’s easy to find a place to eat around the park. See recommended Ba Na Hills itineraries for self guided visitors
If just in the planning stage, see our top 11 reasons why Golden Hands Bridge is worth visiting. One of the reasons is that this bridge is well known across the world right now (thanks to its two surreal and gigantic stone-like hands).
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, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Avoid Crowds at Golden Hands Bridge in December
During December, 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
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, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Golden Hands Bridge in December
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!
Things to See & Do at Ba Na Hills in December
During December, visitors can go to these attractions in Ba Na Hills: 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,…
To eat, all restaurants and stalls are opened in April. 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
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, browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Golden Hands Bridge Vietnam
– Golden Hands Bridge Tour from Hoi An or Da Nang
– Golden Bridge Sunrise Tour to Beat the Crowds
– Golden Bridge Sunset Tour to Avoid the Crowds
– Golden Bridge Private Tour from Da Nang with Hoi An Drop Off
– Golden Bridge Private Tour from Hoi An with Da Nang Drop Off
– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour – Best Ba Na Hills Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An from Da Nang
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & My Son Sanctuary Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Coconut Village Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Hoi An Pottery Village Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Lady Buddha Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Da Nang Cruise Port
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour from Chan May Cruise Port
– Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Private Tour from Lang Co
– Ba Na Hills/Golden Bridge Private Tour from Intercontinental Danang Resort
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Hands Bridge. 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!
Photos, Videos about Golden Hands Bridge in December
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