The Golden Hands Bridge (Cau Vang) is a world-famous bridge and tourist attraction in Vietnam. It’s within Ba Na Hills theme park that is not too far from Da Nang and Hoi An cities as well as Da Nang International Airport. To get to this bridge, visitors need to walk and ride the cable car. So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell you all ways to get to Golden Hands Bridge.
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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 the Golden Hands Bridge in Vietnam?
Golden Hands Bridge (originally Golden Bridge) is a pedestrian bridge and attraction in Sun World Ba Na Hills, a tourist area in Da Nang Vietnam. It also lies in the summit area of Nui Chua Mountain, with an elevation of 1,414 meters.
To get to Golden Hands Bridge, visitors need to go to Sun World Ba Na Hills first. From its entrance, will walk and ride the cable car. The cable car is the only way now to reach the mountaintop, so if have problems with height or heart diseases or others, please consider carefully.
You may also need:
– Official Golden Hands Bridge Travel Guide
How to Get to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang & Back
Sun World Ba Na Hills is about 25km away from Da Nang city centre, and 27km from My Khe beach area. From Son Tra peninsula or Non Nuoc beach area, the distance is longer.
Getting to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang city is easy and convenient today. If take a private car/bus, it takes visitors from 40 to 60 mins. From Da Nang International Airport or Da Nang Train Station or Da Nang Central Bus Station, the drive is long the same. Local drivers often greet visitors in the arrival gate with a name sign and then go to the parking lot. Luggage can be safe in the car (if book from reliable companies) or at luggage storage in Ba Na Hills.
After visiting Ba Na Hills, depending on travel itinerary, visitors can request to be dropped off in Da Nang or Hoi An. A small additional fee may be charged to end the transfer at Hoi An.
The most popular way to reach Ba Na Hills from Da Nang Cruise Port is by a private car/bus. Visitors can request to pick up inside/outside the port. The transfer with inside-port pick up service has a higher price due to taxes and fees, and is often arranged by big companies. Local drivers and companies often welcome visitors outside the port (only 500m away from the cruise). The drive from the port to Ba Na Hills is about 1hr and 20 mins.
Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) when you need a private transfer to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang. 24hs assistance service.
Riding a motorcycle from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills is also popular. Sure, it’s cheaper than car (but more dangerous). One day rental in Da Nang costs from 100,000 and 200,000 VND, depending on the type of bike. Helmet is always available to get for free (must wear helmet), and visitors will pay for gasoline is by their own expense (not expensive in Vietnam). The best route is Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road (so just find the quickest way to see this road and then follow it until the end). See more information & details
Additionally, many visitors go to Ba Na Hills by shared car service or shuttle bus. However, those who want to use it may have to wait for minimum number of people booked. From Da Nang city, both private tour and group tour are available daily to choose.
Best Way to Get to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang
Today, visitors have many ways to go to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang: car, motorbike, shared car/shuttle bus, private and group tour. Each way has its own pros and cons, and the best way will depend on personal reasons (time, price, experience,…). Here are our thoughts:
Da Nang to Ba Na Hills by car: recommended for all travelers who are happy with the price
– Pros: reasonable price, freely request to pick up/drop off to fit your personal timing and travel plan, cheaper than taking a guided tour
– Cons: higher price than shared transport
Da Nang to Ba Na Hills by motorbike: recommended for solo traveler or couples (2 people maximum on one bike), traveler who love adventures or new experiences
– Pros: low cost, convenience (if have skills and experiences)
– Cons: potentially dangerous on local streets
Da Nang to Ba Na Hills by shared car/shuttle bus: recommended for solo travelers, travelers who travel with a budget
Pros: cheaper than private car, but safer than self driving motorbike
Cons: lack of flexibility and personalization (because have to share with others)
Private tour from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: recommended for all travelers who are happy with the price and timings, for travelers who prefer a privacy (bussiness owners, couples, families,…)
– Pros: high flexibility and personalization, having a guide who shows places, directions, give explainations and advices, and take photos
– Cons: higher price than transfers and group tours
Group tour from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills: recommended for solo travelers, travelers who travel with a budget or don’t really mind joining a group
– Pros: cheaper price than private tour, having a guide who shows the highlights and explains in the trip (more than just a transfer and then visit by yourself)
– Cons: lack of flexibility and personalization (because have to share with others)
How to Get to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An & Back
Sun World Ba Na Hills is 45km away from Hoi An centre (or Hoi An old town). From the southern Hoi An area (Hoiana resort, Vinpearl Nam Hoi An resort, Bliss Hoi An resort are here), the distance is longer.
One of the most popular ways to go to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An is by car. It takes visitors 1hr and 15 mins to get there. Because of the longer distance from southern Hoi An area, it’s a little bit more expensive.
After visiting Ba Na Hills, depending on travel itinerary, visitors can request to be dropped off in the hotel at Da Nang or Da Nang Airport or Da Nang Train Station or Da Nang Central Bus Station. A small additional fee may be charged to end the transfer at Da Nang.
Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) when you need a private transfer to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang. 24hs assistance service.
Many visitors ride the motorbike from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills, to experience and to save money. One day rental in Hoi An now is from 100,000 to 200,000 VND, including helmet and excluding gasoline, insurance. The quickest way is Lac Long Quan street – Truong Sa street (Da Nang) – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street (Da Nang) – QL14B – AH1 – Ba Na Suoi Mo street. Parking at Ba Na Hills is free. See more information & details
Additionally, many visitors go to Ba Na Hills by shared car service or shuttle bus. However, those who want to use it may have to wait for the minimum number of people booked. From Hoi An, both private tour and group tour are available daily to choose.
Best Way to Get to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An
Today, visitors have many ways to go to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An: car, motorbike, shared car/shuttle bus, private and group tour. Each way has its own pros and cons, and the best way will depend on personal reasons (time, price, experience,…). Here are our thoughts:
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills by car: recommended for all travelers who are happy with the price
– Pros: reasonable price, freely request to pick up/drop off to fit your personal timing and travel plan, cheaper than taking a guided tour
– Cons: higher price than shared transport
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills by motorbike: recommended for solo traveler or couples (2 people maximum on one bike), traveler who love adventures or new experiences
– Pros: low cost, convenience (if have skills and experiences)
– Cons: potentially dangerous on local streets
Hoi An to Ba Na Hills by shared car/shuttle bus: recommended for solo travelers, travelers who travel with a budget
Pros: cheaper than private car, but safer than self driving motorbike
Cons: lack of flexibility and personalization (because have to share with others)
Private tour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills: recommended for all travelers who are happy with the price and timings, for travelers who prefer privacy (business owners, couples, families,…)
– Pros: high flexibility and personalization, having a guide who shows places, directions, give explanations and advices, and take photos
– Cons: higher price than transfers and group tours
Group tour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills: recommended for solo travelers, travelers who travel with a budget or don’t really mind joining a group
– Pros: cheaper price than private tour, having a guide who shows the highlights and explains in the trip (more than just a transfer and then visit by yourself)
– Cons: lack of flexibility and personalization (because have to share with others)
How to Get to Ba Na Hills from Other Areas
– From Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort to Ba Na Hills: must use the private transfer by car/bus because the resort is isolated and far from the city.
– From Non Nuoc Beach Area to Ba Na Hills: must use the private transfer by car/bus because the resort is isolated and far from the city.
– From Chan May Cruise Port to Ba Na Hills: must use the private transfer by car/bus because the resort is isolated and far from the city.
– From Mikazuki Resort to Ba Na Hills: must use the private transfer by car/bus because the resort is isolated and far from the city.
– From Lang Co to Ba Na Hills: must use the private transfer by car/bus because the resort is isolated and far from the city.
In Ba Na Hills: Parking Lots to Main Entrance
Depending on type of vehicle and arrival time, location of the parking lot is different. The parking lot for motorbike lies in the end of Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road (from the city). There, please tell the staff that you are a tourist (no staff) to park in a closer place. Before leaving, remember to keep carefully the card he gives and when return, please show it to take the motorbike. If loose it, it’s needed to contact people in the hotel or the shop where you hire the bike, to prove that you are a right person. It’s free of charge to park in Ba Na Hills. From the bike parking lot, please go downhill (follow the covered walkway if it rains) to the main entrance. The distance is only 100-150 meters.
If book a car/taxi (4-seaters or 7-seaters car), it’s possible to drop you off in the main entrance of Ba Na Hills when it’s just opened (early morning). During the day, the car must park or drop off visitors in the parking lot that is 200 meters away from main entrance. From here, you can walk, take a free buggy transfer by car or bus. In busy days or high tourist season, the car parking lot is even further. However, Ba Na Hills always arranges a free shuttle bus for all visitors to reach the main entrance.
If go by a van/bus, it’s possible to park and drop off in the parking lot right in the front of main entrance. So, visitors only need a short walk to start visiting.
After finishing the visit in Ba Na Hills, those who take a van/bus just walk in a short distance to see the driver, while those who take a car, it’s needed to use a transfer by buggy car/bus to the car parking lot in further areas.
Go to Golden Hands Bridge from Ba Na Hills Entrance
Direct Cable Car to Golden Hands Bridge
Riding the cable car is the only way to reach Ba Na Hills (at an elevation of 1,400m). Until 2024, there are 4 cable car routes in operation, and their schedule is changed daily (depending on weather, maintenance, number of tourists). Generally, a cable car ride is 15-20 mins long and one car can carry from 6 to 12 people. Passengers will enjoy picturesque sceneries and panoramic views, diverse wildlife in the national park, and cool breeze and fresh air. In addition, the cars also go through clouds or different kinds of weather (sunny, rainy, cloudy, sunrise, sunset). See full information & details
Because of a big altitude change, passengers will feel a bit nervous, tinnitus and headache during a cable car ride at Ba Na Hills.
French Village to Golden Hands Bridge
The French Village is another portion in Ba Na Hills. On the other mountain to Golden Hands Bridge’s mountain, it has huge castles, amusement park, wax museum, roller coasters, temples, pagodas, water fountains, hotels, restaurants, etc.
When the Hoi An Station is closed or overloaded, visitors must get the cable car from Thac Toc Tien Station or Champa Station, and then land at the French Village. From here, it’s needed to get one more cable car to reach the Golden Bridge (which lies on another mountain). The quickest cable car ride is from Louvre Station. This station is underground, so it’s quite difficult to find it if don’t go with a guide. We advise walking along the paved road (in front of Arapang Restaurant or Little Tokyo Restaurant) until seeing the cable cars. Ask any staff who wear the red T-shirt uniform to confirm the right direction. After a short ride from Louvre Station, visitors will land at Bordeaux Station and then walk downstairs to visit the Golden Hands Bridge.
If cable cars from Louvre are not operated, visitors have to wait or use the cable car from Morin Station if available. The Morin Station is near the church and cars from here carry passengers to Debay Station. From Debay Station, it’s needed to get a short funicular ride (free) to go up the hill (or walk if want) and then follow the path on the left side to see the Golden Bridge.
Suoi Mo Station to Golden Hands Bridge
When the Hoi An Station and other stations are closed or overloaded (especially in peak tourist seasons), visitors must ride the cable car from Suoi Mo Station to reach the mountaintop. This is the oldest cable car route and station in Ba Na Hills.
If ride the cable car from Suoi Mo Station, visitors will land at Ba Na Station. From here, it’s needed to have a funicular ride from nearby D’Amour Station. This is just 2 minutes long and is the first of its kind in Vietnam. The train will carry passengers to the hilltop, particularly Le Jardin Station. After exit, follow the walking path on the left side, through colorful ceramic walkways, past the old house and then see the Golden Hands Bridge.
Another way to go to the hilltop from Ba Na Station is climbing stairs to Linh Ung Ba Na Pagoda, and then hike to the Big Buddha, Le Jardin d’Amour Flower Garden. The Golden Hands Bridge is at the end of the main walking path. It’s close to the Marseille Station or Bordeaux Station. So, visitors just ask the direction to these stations to find the shortest way to the bridge.
To continue exploring Ba Na Hills, visitors need to go upstairs to Bordeaux Station and then ride the cable car to Louvre Station (a place in the French Village as many people introduced). This ride is not long.
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
For more information and details, please browse https://hoiandaytrip.com/ba-na-hills-self-guided-tour
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!
Photos, Videos about Ba Na Hills Vietnam
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