Golden Hands Bridge is around 100km away from Hue city center. To get there, visitors need to travel by car, bus, train or even motorbike to Da Nang city. Because of too short distance, no flights is available now to fly from Hue to Da Nang. If take a train ride, a transfer by car/bus is required to go from the train station in Da Nang to Ba Na Hills where the bridge is located in. Private car/bus will go directly to Ba Na Hills and after visiting, drop off in the city, making it also a very popular choice. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you all ways to get from Hue 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 Hue to Da Nang
Although both Hue and Da Nang have an airport, there is no flight between these cities because of too short distance (only 100 kilometers). Meaning that travelers can not travel to Da Nang by airplane from Hue. Taking a road vehicle is a must.
Private Car/Bus from Hue to Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills
To make your trip to Ba Na Hills from Hue city flexible, let’s consider booking a private car/bus (or better, a private tour). The distance is around 100 kilometers, so it takes about 2 hour. The drive is longer if like to see Hai Van Pass on the way (it’s good to spend 30 minutes here for sightseeing and having a break). Because your transfer is private, the driver can wait at Ba Na Hills until you finish visiting.
After visiting Golden Hands Bridge and Ba Na Hills, visitors need to spend around 1 hour to go to the hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An city.
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!
See also:
- Hue to Da Nang Private Transfer via Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills
- Hue to Hoi An Private Transfer via Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills
Hue to Da Nang by Train
Both Hue 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 4 hours. It’s longer than many people think because the train must climb up to rugged Hai Van Pass on the way.
In Hue city center, visitors need to go to the Hue Railway Station at 02 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Thuan Hoa district (near the west end of Le Loi Street on the south bank of the Perfume River). It’s located right in the city downtown and not too far away from areas where tourists often stay overnight. To get there, all road vehicles are convenient. Walking is also possible.
During the long train ride from Hue city center to Da Nang, food and drink are all served. Visitors can choose a bunker bed to lie down, or just a seat (chair) in an air-conditioned coach. The bed price is higher, however to see/photograph the beautiful scenery on the way, many people like sitting. Make sure that you reserve or buy the tickets early and take a seat on the left side (to easier view the landscape). See more information & details
In Da Nang, the train will arrive at the Da Nang Railway Station (the nearest train station to Golden Bridge). 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!
Hue to Ba Na Hills by Motorbike
To go from Hue city to Da Nang or Hoi An, many travelers like a motorbike ride. If do not want to ride, it’s easy to find a local rider and then sit behind him. Popular attractions on the way are Lang Co Lagoon, Hai Van Pass or fishing villages or beaches or natural streams/waterfalls. However, because of being flexible and private, it’s possible to tell the rider to reach Ba Na Hills and wait for a couple of hours, before head to Da Nang or Hoi An to end the trip. If do not mind a very long ride or traffic in Vietnam, let’s do this way to make your day more special.
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!
Hue to Da Nang by Bus
Da Nang is about 100 kilometers south of Hue city center. If travel to this city by bus, visitors will spend 2-3 hours. If possible, let’s depart from Hue city as early as possible or at least in the morning. If take a bus from the Hue South Bus Station at 57 An Duong Vuong Street in Thuan Hoa district, the last stop will be 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.
If take a tourist bus, the departure time is less flexible (usually one bus in the morning, one bus in the afternoon). On the way, it stops at a local restaurant to have a break, eat/drink as well as Hai Van Pass for sightseeing. Therefore, it can be late to depart the transfer from Da Nang city (after drop off) to Ba Na Hills.
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 Hue to Golden Hands Bridge
For us, the best way to go from Hue to Golden Hands Bridge is private transfer by car/bus. The reasons are that visitors can request a pick up time (early morning possible) and then have a direct driver to the park (instead of stopping somewhere to pick up or sightsee or drop off). By that, optimize the time for visiting Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge in the day. If take a train or tourist bus, one more transfer is required to reach Ba Na Hills, so somehow these ways are inconvenient and less flexible (although cheaper).
No matter the train or airplane, 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
Places to Visit near Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills
Near Helios Waterfall, visitors can go to these places: Golden Hands Bridge (a must see/photograph place in Da Nang), French Village (a complex of majestic medieval style buildings), Saint Denis Church (a Gothic church with impressive height, architecture and decoration), King Peak (the highest point of the mountain, with its temples and pagodas), Fantasy Park (Vietnam’s first and largest indoor amusement park), Ba Na Hills Brewery (brew house where craft beers have been produced by German technology), Wax Museum (Vietnam’s first and largest wax statue museum with nearly 100 figures), Square du Dome (where amazing outdoor shows and performances occur), Jurassic Park (a small space showcasing animals and life in the era of dinosaurs), Eclipse Plaza (a magnificent combination of glass conical tower and grand collonnades), Lunar/Moon Castle (a massive stone-like castle with cinematic videos and shows), Atlas Statue (a giant sculpture which portrays Atlas god in Greek mythology), Debay Wine Cellar (a 100-years-old wine cellar built by French), Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden (a series of beautiful gardens with view to the city), Big Buddha Statue (27-meters-tall statue on the hilltop), Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda (older than Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula, younger than Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains).
In the park, the ride on funiculars, alpine coasters and world-record cable cars is also very interesting.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers in 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!
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 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!
