Ba Na Hills’s Wax Museum is the first of its kind in Vietnam. It’s home to life-size famous and historical figures all over the world. Sure, for the fans, here they have the opportunity to see their idols/role models at a close distance and have an unlimited number of photos with them. In this article, we share everything which visitors need to know about Ba Na Hills Wax Museum, including who is there.
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Must Knows about Wax Museum (Ba Na Hills)
– Location: Level B1, Fantasy Park (amusement park), Sun World Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Da Nang Wax Museum
– Opening day: 11st July 2013
– Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM daily
– Ticket price: 100,000 VND for adult and children above 1,4m, free for smaller kids
– Reason(s) to visit: the oldest and biggest Wax Museum in Vietnam, see up-close and take photos with real-size famous people
– Best time to visit: anytime of the day
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/wax-museum-ba-na-hills
– Recognition(s):
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Wax museum at Ba Na Hills is the first wax figure museum in Vietnam
Fantasy Park (Ba Na Hills) on Map
History of Wax Museum at Ba Na Hills
The making life-size wax figures wearing real clothes, grew up from European royalty’s funeral practices, from the Middle Ages. Wax sculptures collection was seen in English and French courts.
On 11st July 2013, the Wax Museum in Ba Na Hills was opened. It became the first wax museum in Vietnam. At that time, there were only 25 statues. In the end of the same year, the collection was added up to around 50.
On 3rd August 2016, the Wax Museum in Sun World Ha Long Park was opened, becoming the second wax museum in Vietnam. It was also invested and owned by the Sun Group. There are more than 50 statues here, making it the largest wax museum in the country.
The world’s largest wax museum network today is named ‘Madame Tussauds’, including 21 places. She is a French artist widely known for her exquisite wax sculptures. Living from 1761 to 1850, she founded her own museum ‘Madame Tussauds’ in London. This was the oldest wax museum in the world (some scholars believe that it’s not).
Both Vietnam’s wax museums are not in Madam Tussauds museum network.
How to Make a Wax Figure?
In the last room of the Wax Museum of Ba Na Hills, how to produce wax statues is introduced. To deepen the understanding, visitors should stay in for a while, and follow stories. Here are steps to make a wax sculpture/statue:
Step 1: sculpting the figure
Firstly, the artist will make a skeleton by metal tube and wire, to support the clay and form the statue. On average, a sculptor needs 150 kilograms of clay for one sculpture. It takes about 6 weeks to complete the head alone. Anatomical knowledge is required to create exactly every bone, muscle, and tendon.
Step 2: moulding
The body is casted out in fiberglass, and a plaster mould in several parts is created for the clay head and the body. At the same time, the wax is heated up to 74oC, and then poured into the mould, and then stays overnight to be cool and harder. Both beeswax and Japan war will be used to make the head, plus colorings.
Sculptors need a 13-centimeters-thick wax layer, so the waste will be removed. About the weight, it’s needed about 5 kilograms of war for the head, and about 20 kilograms of wax for the body.
Step 3: face and head
To make eyes with exact details to real celebrities, sculptors need about 14 hours. They use acrylic resin and some little compositions. Gouache colors will be used to paint the iris of the eyes, and fine silk threads to make every single vein visible. Additionally, if possible, a dentist spends 28 hours to remake a set of teeth, with no differences.
Step 4: finishing the figure
All completed parts are put together. Stylists will choose real clothes to wear the statue, to express the exact personality, style or signatures of each figure.
From the beginning to end, a wax figure needs 3 to 4 months, and 10 different artists to complete.
List of Statues in Ba Na Hills’s Wax Museum
Ba Na Hills’s Wax Museum has a collection of about 50 famous persons in the world. Here are they:
– Steve Job (1955-2011): an American businessman, inventor, and investor who is best known for co-founding Apple Inc.
– Angelina Jolie (1975-): an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, a Hollywood star, wife of Brad Pitt.
– Brad Pitt (1963-): an American actor and film producer, husband of Angelina Jolie
– ‘Tiger’ Woods (1975-): an American professional golfer
– Kobe Bryant (1978-2020): an American professional basketball player
– Michael Jordan (1963-): an American professional basketball player who won six NBA championships
– Lionel Messi (1987-): an Argentine professional football player
– Christiano Ronaldo (1985): a Portuguese professional football player
– Maria Sharapova (1987-): a Russian former world No.1 tennis player
– Albert Einstein (1879-1955): a German-born theoretical physicist, one of the greatest and most influential scientists of all times
– Mother Teresa (1910-1997): an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and founder of the Missionaries of Charity
– Michael Jackson (1958-2009): an American singer, song writer, dancer, and philanthropist
– Bi Rain (1982-): a South Korean singer, song writer, dancer, actor, and record producer
– Psy (Park Jae-Sang) (1977-): a South Korean rapper, singer, song writer
– ‘Mr Bean’ (1955-): an English actor, comedian, and writer
– Daniel Craig ‘James Bond’ (1968-): an English actor
– Jackie Chan (1954-): a Hong Kong actor, director, writer, producer, and martial artist
– Bruce Lee (1940-1973): a Hong Kong-American martial artist and actor
– Kungfu Panda
– Jet Li (1963-): a Chinese-borned Singaporean martial artist, actor, and philanthropist
– Zang ziyi (1979-): a Chinese actress, model, and former dancer
– Barrack Obama (1961-): the 44th president of the United States of America from 2009 to 2017
– Vladimir Putin (1952-): president of Russia
– Johnny Deep (1963-): an American actor and musician
– Chou Yun Fat (1955-): a Hong Kong actor
– Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022): queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, from 1952 until her death
– William Prince (1982-): heir apparent to the British throne
– Catherine Princess (1982-): wife of William, Prince of Wales
– Nelson Mandela (1918-2013): a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician and statesman, the first president of South African from 1994 to 1999
– David Beckham (1975-): an English professional football player
– Victoria Beckham (1974-): an English fashion designer, singer, and television personality
– Muhammad Ali (1942-2016): an American professional boxer and activist
– Lady Gaga (1986-): an American singer, songwriter and actress
– Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962): an American actress and model
– Elton John (1947-): a British singer, songwriter, and pianist
Rules & Regulations at Ba Na Hills Wax Museum
– Visitors can not touch on wax statues.
– Kids under 1,4m can visit Ba Na Hills’s wax museum for free, but must go with parents. Parents are responsible for protecting the statues from the hands of their children. A penalty is required if have any loss.
– The Wax Museum of Ba Na Hills is not a Madame Tussauds museum.
– Ba Na Hills’s wax museum ticket is valid for 1 day, and no refundable or exchangeable.
– Visitors can not use flashlights when taking pictures by phone or camera.
– Visitors are not allowed to bring food and drinks into the museum.
– No smoking in Ba Na Hills’s wax museum.
– There is no time limit for visitors to visit.
– In the rainy season, rain poncho/jacket, umbrella and wet clothes must be put outside.
– Those who wear bags, need to put them into lockers before walking into the museum.
– Visitors should not miss other leading museums in the area, such as Museum of Cham Sculpture (Da Nang), Museum of Royal Antiquities (Hue);
Tips to Visit Ba Na Hills Wax Museum
– Visitors need to buy a ticket to visit the Wax Museum in Ba Na Hills. The price is 100,000 VND/person.
– Ba Na Hills Wax Museum doesn’t open 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.
– Wax Museum is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Ba Na Hills.
– No dress code regulation is required in Ba Na Hills Wax Museum.
– It’s better to visit Ba Na Hills Wax Museum with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
How to Get to Ba Na Hills Wax Museum
Ba Na Hills Wax Museum is located on level B1 of the Fantasy Park (theme park) within Sun World Ba Na Hills. So, visitors need to go to Ba Na Hills first. From Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue, no flight is needed and visitors can use car, motorbike, bus or guided tours.
In Ba Na Hills, visitors need to buy tickets, and then walk to cable car stations (traveling by the cable car is the only choice now). Cable car ride lasts 15-20 mins. More information about Ba Na Hills cable cars
If riding the cable car at the Hoi An station, visitors will land at Marseille station and see Golden Hands Bridge after a short walk. We recommend visiting this bridge, Le Jardin D’amour, Debay Wine Cellar, and Linh Ung Pagoda before going to Fantasy Park, for convenience. Let’s come to Bordeaux station and ride the cable car from there to reach the Park. After getting off this cable car, go straight away, past food stores and go outside. The way to Ba Na Hills Wax Museum is to the right (by the basket ball).
If riding the cable car at Suoi Mo station, visitors will land the Ba Na station. From here, it’s needed to go up the hill by funicular (free) and after getting off, we recommend visiting Golden Hands Bridge, Le Jardin D’amour, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Debay Wine Cellar before go to Fantasy Park, for convenience. Let’s come to Bordeaux station and ride the cable car from there to reach the Park. After getting off this cable car, go straight away, past food stores and go outside. The way to Ba Na Hills Wax Museum is to the right (by the basket ball).
If riding the cable car at Thac Toc Tien station, visitors will land at L’Indochine station. After getting off, walk outside and the staircase leading down to the entrance of the Fantasy Park isn’t far away. Please walk further inside and get the escalator to go up and visit the Wax Museum.
If riding the cable car at Champa station, visitors will land at Taiga station. After that, it’s needed to go through the French Village and find the golden globe of Sun World words. The staircase leading down to the entrance of the Fantasy Park isn’t far away. Please walk further inside and get the escalator to go up and visit the Wax Museum.
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 Ba Na Hills Wax Museum
Near Ba Na Hills Wax Museum, 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 Wax Museum in Ba Na Hills
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