Golden Hands Bridge is nearly 1,000km away from Ho Chi Minh city, the biggest city in Vietnam. To get there, firstly visitors need to travel by airplane, train or bus to Da Nang city. After that, have another transfer to Ba Na Hills where the bridge is located. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you all ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Golden Hands Bridge in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang.
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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
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 9 PM daily
– Ticket price: 900,000 VND for adult & children whose height is above 1,4 meters (2024)
– 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 Bridge (Ba Na Hills) on Map
Where is Golden Hands Bridge?
Golden Hands Bridge is in Sun World Ba Na Hills, an amusement park in Da Nang city, central Vietnam. This park is on the top of Nui Chua Mountain (or King Mountain). Its address is An Son Village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang. Inside the park, the bridge is close to Marseille Station. To be here, visitors need to take the cable car from Hoi An Station at the foot of the mountain.
Ba Na Hills is about 25 kilometers from Da Nang, Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang Railway Station, and about 40 kilometers from Hoi An. See more information & details
Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can travel by airplane to Da Nang city. During the day, there are a dozen flights available between these regional centres. Duration of each flight is 1 hour and 20 minutes. At the moment, there are 4 local airlines to choose from: Vietnam Airlines (‘Vietnam national airlines’, flight numbers started with VN), Vietjet Air (flight numbers started with VJ), Bamboo Airways (flight numbers started with QH), Vietravel Airlines (flight numbers started with VU). Flight price depends on the airline, time, class and age, and will be more expensive in Vietnamese public holidays.
In Ho Chi Minh City, passengers have to go to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (code SGN) in Tan Binh district, 7 km away from District 1. To get there, it’s possible to take a private transfer by car/van/bus, shared shuttle bus, public bus (or ride the motorbike if you live in Vietnam!). In this airport, it’s needed to go check-in at the Domestic Terminal (T1 Terminal) to fly to Da Nang.
In Da Nang, the airplane will land at the Da Nang International Airport (code DAD). This airport lies within the city centre, so it’s very convenient to pick up. From here, visitors will spend about 40 minutes to reach Ba Na Hills where Golden Hands Bridge is located. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book an airport transfer in Da Nang.
If just have a layover in Da Nang (will fly to another city later), visitors can use luggage storage service in the Da Nang International Airport or at Ba Na Hills. In Da Nang Airport, it’s needed to go to the Arrival at the International Terminal (T2). This terminal is just a few minutes walk from the Domestic Terminal where the airplane from Hanoi lands. Here, have to pay for the service! To save time and money, visitors can go to Ba Na Hills right after arrival, and use the luggage storage service there. It’s 100% free and reliable! The storage room is next to the ticket counter at the main entrance.
Our thoughts: Visitors need around 1/2 day to reach and visit the Golden Hands Bridge. Therefore, we recommend taking a flight in the early morning to have as much time as possible, to do everything at an unhurried pace. From February to September (the dry season), the weather is good. So, visitors can visit anytime as long as it’s still bright. From October to January, it rains frequently and heavily, especially in high mountains like Ba Na Hills. To see the hand bridge clearly (without rain/fog/cloud), visitors may need to stay some days in the area and then choose the best day to see it. Once again, check the weather forecast in advance!
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang by Train
Both Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are on Vietnam’s north-south railway (Vietnamese: Duong sat Bac Nam). Therefore, visitors can go from Hanoi to Da Nang by train. Duration of the train ride is about 15 hours.
In Ho Chi Minh City, visitors need to go to the Saigon Railway Station at 01 Nguyen Thong Street, District 3. It’s located right in the city downtown and not too far away from the District 1. To get there, all road vehicles are convenient. Walking is also possible.
During the long train ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, food and drink are all served. Visitors should choose a bunker bed to sleep in and depart in the afternoon/evening to be in Da Nang city the next morning. That is the way to save time. Compared to traveling by airplane, the train ticket price is a little bit cheaper.
In Da Nang, the train will arrive at the Da Nang Railway Station. Like the airport, it lies within the city centre too, therefore it’s convenient to pick up here as well as find local restaurants and shops to eat/buy. Visitors will spend about 45 minutes to go to Ba Na Hills where the Golden Hands Bridge is located. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book a transfer from Da Nang Train Station.
If have a layover (will take a train or flight to another city later) or plan to go to Hoi An, visitors can use luggage storage service at Ba Na Hills. It’s 100% free and reliable! The storage room is next to the ticket counter at the main entrance.
Our thoughts: Visitors need around 1/2 day to reach and visit the Golden Hands Bridge. Therefore, we recommend taking a train which arrives at Da Nang in the early morning to have as much time as possible, to do everything with an unhurried pace. Meaning that the train will leave Hanoi the day before. From February to September (the dry season), the weather is good. So, visitors can visit anytime as long as it’s still bright. From October to January, it rains frequently and heavily, especially in high mountains like Ba Na Hills. To see the hand bridge clearly (without rain/fog/cloud), visitors may need to stay some days in the area and then choose the best day to see it. Once again, check the weather forecast in advance!
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang by Bus
Da Nang is about 1,000 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City. If travel to this city by bus, visitors will spend nearly 20 hours (including stopping to have food). Due to long distance and long drive, we advise getting a sleeper bus or night bus to go from Hanoi’s bus stations to the Da Nang Central Bus Station.
The Da Nang Central Bus Station is on Ton Duc Thang St (Lien Chieu district), 7 kilometers away from Da Nang city downtown. Here, visitors can be picked up or easily find a private transfer by car to Ba Na Hills where the Golden Hands Bridge is located. The drive is 40-60 minutes long. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book a transfer by car.
Our thoughts: Visitors need around 1/2 day to reach and visit the Golden Hands Bridge. Therefore, we recommend taking a night bus (sleeper bus) which arrives at Da Nang in the early morning to have as much time as possible, to do everything at an unhurried pace. Meaning that the train will leave Hanoi the day before. From February to September (the dry season), the weather is good. So, visitors can visit anytime as long as it’s still bright. From October to January, it rains frequently and heavily, especially in high mountains like Ba Na Hills. To see the hand bridge clearly (without rain/fog/cloud), visitors may need to stay some days in the area and then choose the best day to see it. Once again, check the weather forecast in advance!
Best Way to Go from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
For us, the best way to go from Hanoi to Da Nang is by airplane because of very long distance. If take a bus, many travelers plan to stop at somewhere between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, such as Da Lat, Nha Trang or Quy Nhon. While Da Lat is located in the mountain, Nha Trang and Quy Nhon are by the sea. If want to take a train, only Nha Trang and Quy Nhon are possible to reach.
No matter the train or airplane or bus, visitors will go to Da Nang city centre where it’s easy to look for one transfer to Ba Na Hills.
Itinerary to Visit Golden Hands Bridge for First Timer
Golden Hands Bridge is an attraction in Ba Na Hills, a huge theme park atop the mountain. To get there, cable car is the only way. So, travel itinerary to explore this bridge and the rest of the park depends on the cable car schedule.
In 2024, there are 4 cable cars to reach up to Golden Hands Bridge. The quickest cable car departs from the Hoi An Station. After 15-20 mins, visitors will land at Marseille Station and then go upstairs to see the bridge. From Suoi Mo Station, the cable car carries the passenger to the Ba Na Station. From here, visitors can climb stairs to Linh Ung Pagoda and then keep going uphill (through Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden) to the bridge OR take a funicular ride up to the hilltop and then walk to the bridge. After sightseeing Golden Hands Bridge, visit attractions in the same mountain, including Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden, Debay Wine Cellar, Big Buddha Statue, Linh Ung Pagoda. After that, go back to the bridge, reach Bordeaux Station to take the cable car (free) to the other mountain where visitors can see French Village, Fantasy Park, Helios Waterfall, Saint Denis Church, Ba Na Hills Brewery, King Peak, Wax Museum, Lunar Castle, Atlas Statue, Eclipse Plaza, alpine coasters, funicular ride, watch shows,… To go back to the parking lot, take the cable car from L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station.
From Thac Toc Tien Station, visitors will arrive at L’Indochine Station in French Village. From Champa Station (the highest station), the cable car carries the passenger to Taiga Station in French Village too. After that, explore attractions in the area such as Fantasy Park, Helios Waterfall, Saint Denis Church, Ba Na Hills Brewery, King Peak, Wax Museum, Lunar Castle, Atlas Statue, Eclipse Plaza, alpine coasters, funicular ride, watch shows,… The next attraction is Golden Hands Bridge. To get there, walk to Louvre Station to take the cable car (free) to Bordeaux Station and after taking off, then go downstairs. After this place, go downhill to visit Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden, Debay Wine Cellar, Big Buddha Statue, Linh Ung Pagoda. To return to the parking lot, go back to the bridge and board the cable car from Marseille Station (in a lower location) if it’s available. Unless, go upstairs again to Bordeaux Station, take the cable car to Louvre Station and then walk to L’Indochine Station or Taiga Station.
See more information & details in https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-self-guided-tour
Guided Tours to Golden Hands Bridge Vietnam
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– 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
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– 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 CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
