The Lava Castle (Pink Castle) is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang Vietnam. It’s also amongst the biggest castles in the park. In this article, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about it.
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Must Knows about Lava Castle (Ba Na Hills)
– Location/address: near the Eclipse Plaza, Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang Vietnam
– Name meaning:
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– Opening hour(s): 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
– Ticket price: free
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the biggest castles in Ba Na Hills
– Time to spend: 30-45 minutes
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day, sunny days
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/lava-castle-ba-na-hills/
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapps/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
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Lava Castle (Ba Na Hills) on Map
What to Expect in Lava Castle of Ba Na Hills?
The Lava Castle (or Pink Castle) is one of the biggest castles in Ba Na Hills theme park. It sits atop the mountain (or ‘Ba Na volcano’), and lies between the Eclipse Plaza and the gardens in the front of Lunar Castle. In the theme of this area, the volcano eruption symbolizes the peak of love between Atlas god and his girlfriend. Visitors can see massive sculptures on the mountainside, which portrays their kiss or their relationship. The lava flow becomes the Lava Road, going from the plaza down to the foot of the hill. Now, it’s full of flowers and plants. The lava train on the other side of the mountain, taking visitors from the Sun Kingdom to the Moon Kingdom. The castle itself is painted pinky, expressing the lava color. In the future, a show about fire and lights will occur at Lava Castle Ba Na Hills.
The building of Lava Castle is exactly MGallery Hotel, the first 5 star hotel in Ba Na Hills. It’s designed by Bill Bensley, the American architect and interior designer who previously designed the InterContinental Danang, the most luxury resort in Vietnam.
During the cable car ride between Bordeaux Station and Louvre Station, passengers will see a full view of Lava Castle.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
How to Get to Lava Castle in Ba Na Hills
The Lava Castle is near the Eclipse Plaza, Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang Vietnam.
From Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors can take a car/minivan/bus or ride the motorbike. If going by car, the drive is 40-60 mins from Da Nang city centre and over 1 hour from Hoi An. To save a bit, riding a motorbike is a good option. The best route from Da Nang is Ba Na – Suoi Mo Road and from Hoi An, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Road is the quickest route.
In Ba Na Hills, the quickest cable car to the Lava Castle is from the Hoi An Station. The ride from here is 15-20 minutes. Visitors will land at Marseille Station near Golden Hands Bridge and then to go to the Eclipse Plaza, it’s needed to walk upstairs to Bordeaux Station to take the cable car from there. This cable car will land at Louvre Station and then get the escalator or go downstairs to see the square. Lava Castle lies behind the glass tower.
If take cable car from Hoi An 2 Station, after landing at Moon Kingdom, find the quickest way to Lunar Castle and then walk outside. From Atlas Statue, follow the main path to see the Eclipse Plaza and Lava Castle.
If take the cable car from Thac Toc Tien Station or Champa Station, visitors will land at the French Village. From here, find the shortest/quickest way to the Louvre Station and then get the escalator or go downstairs to see the Eclipse Square and Lava Castle.
From the French Village, another way to the Eclipse Plaza is taking the funicular ride from Mystery Well Station (inside Arapang Restaurant building). After 10-15 minutes, visitors will arrive at Dragon Den Station inside the Lunar/Moon Castle. From here, go upstairs by elevator or staircase and then walk outside, following the main path to see the Eclipse Plaza and Lava Castle.
Sometimes visitors will go up to Ba Na Hills by the cable car from Suoi Mo Station. After landing, it’s needed to come to nearby D’Amour Station to take the funicular ride to reach the hilltop. This mountain train ride is not long. When it finishes, go outside and follow the path on the left side, to the Golden Bridge. From here, go upstairs by escalator or staircase to Bordeaux Station to take the cable car from there. This cable car will land at Louvre Station and then get the escalator or go downstairs to see the Eclipse Square and Lava Castle.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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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Places to Visit near Lava Road in Ba Na Hills
Near the Lava Road, 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 to Ba Na Hills. 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 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!
Photos, Videos about Lava Castle in Ba Na Hills
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