Saint Denis Church is one of the must see attractions in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang Vietnam. It lies in the heart of the French Village, a complex of constructions bringing visitors a slice of medieval Europe. Here, the grand Gothic architecture, decorative elements (especially stained glass paintings), outdoor art performances are stunning to see/photograph. Now let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Saint Denis Church, the French Village in Ba Na Hills.
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Must Knows about Saint Denis Church (Ba Na Hills)
– Location/address: French Village (near L’Indochine Station), Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Ba Na Hills Church, French Village’s Church
– Year of construction:
– Opening day:
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 10 PM daily
– Ticket price: free
– How to get there: cable cars, walking
– Reason(s) to visit: an imposing and well-decorated church with stained-glass paintings, a good spot to take photos (especially for ones who are going to marry)
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/saint-denis-church-ba-na-hills
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Recognition(s):
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: no service at Saint Denis Church at Ba Na Hills because it’s not ancient
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History & Architecture of Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills
The Saint Denis Church at Ba Na Hills is in the heart of the French Village, a complex of over 30 constructions that is known as ‘Little Europe in Vietnam’. It’s built in two years and inaugurated on 25th April 2015, to commemorate the 40th Da Nang Liberation Day. Here, besides the church, there are hotels, restaurants, café, souvenir shops, bakeries, gardens and outdoor spaces where western-style barbecues and craft beer are served, alongside live music and cheering performances. Architecture of buildings in the French Village dates back from the 19th century when French people started using Ba Na Hills as a hill station to avoid the heat. At that time, many hotels were constructed here. See more information & details
Saint Denis Church at Ba Na Hills boasts elegant and magnificent Gothic architecture. Although built in a recent decade, it looks like a building dating from some hundreds of years ago. Even if we do not tell you this fact, you never know! From a far distance, around the French Village, it’s possible to observe it. Here, visitors can see two tall pillars, a well-nigh perfect façade with statues of Christ and other figures and a rose window above, a tile-covered roof, and lots of gargoyle (lions which symbolize the majesty of Christ). Inside the church, the ceiling, columns and vaults are all splendid, providing a spacious and grand space. On the wall, there are beautiful and colorful stained glass windows, depicting different subjects and figures in the Christianity. The fact that no service (or mass) is available in this church.
On the square in front of Saint Denis Church at Ba Na Hills, live performances occur between 10 am and 3 pm every single day. Here, international artists will dance, sing, play western musical instruments, and bring a magic or comedian show. The atmosphere is really festive, fully joyable, and vibrant. On the stone-paved roads by this church, visitors will see street artists such as painters, cosplayers, ‘standing man’, ‘super man’, robots, cartoon figures, etc to use their service or take pictures. Additionally, the Saint Denis Church is just within a short walk from places/stages where grand shows take place as well as the amusement park. Its surroundings are a must go.
In the evening, Saint Denis Church at Ba Na Hills is lit up by plenty of lamps, making it lightful and romantic. During many nights, the village is soaked into the fog, and this church looks misty, dreamy and mythical. The whole area takes its nickname ‘Little Paris’ by that. To have the ‘winter’ experience, visitors need to go to Ba Na Hills late in the day or go on an evening tour or stay in the hotel (now Mercure Danang French Village Bana Hills). For sure, the temperature in the mountain is colder after it’s dark, therefore a jacket is necessary to bring.
Tips to Visit Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills
– No surcharge is required to visit Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills.
– Saint Denis Church is also very beautiful at night.
– In the dry season, from February to end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Remember to check the weather forecast before go.
– Saint Denis Church is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Ba Na Hills.
– No dress code regulation is required in Saint Denis Church.
– No masses take place in Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills (because it’s just a monument).
– It’s better to visit Ba Na Hills with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
How to Get to Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills
The Saint Denis Church is in the French Village complex of Ba Na Hills, An Son village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang Vietnam. It’s near the L’Indochine Cable Car Station or Morin Cable Car Station.
The shortest cable car to the French Village is the line from Thac Toc Tien Station to L’Indochine Station. It’s about 5 km long (ever held the Guinness record ‘the longest cable car in the world’). Its operation changes daily, so visitors just can check it on the day they come. Hotel guests always need to come to Thac Toc Tien Station for check in. This station is up the hill, and accessible by escalators and walking.
To go to the park (Ba Na Hills) from Da Nang, visitors can take a ride by car/taxi/van/bus or drive the motorbike (not recommended for those who have luggage). For a better price, we advise booking a roundtrip transfer to Ba Na Hills, instead of one way. The best route for riding the motorbike is Ba Na – Suoi Mo road, a wide and low traffic road. From the hotel, visitors just need to find the shortest/quickest way to see it and then follow it until the security man at Ba Na Hills tells to stop. Parking here is free.
From Hoi An, the best ways to reach Ba Na Hills (including the French Village) is by car and motorbike. It takes about 1 hour to get there by car. Driving the motorbike isn’t too difficult but it takes a bit to find the right directions on the way. Firstly, visitors need to follow the coastal road Lac Long Quan St until see Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St (in Da Nang), and then turn left, follow that road until can’t go anymore (due to construction). After that, follow QL1A highway and then Ba Na Suoi Mo road to the end.
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!
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 Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills
Near Saint Denis Church, 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 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 Saint Denis Church in Ba Na Hills
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