Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam | Weather, Golden Bridge, Cable Car

Ba Na Hills, Da Nang Overview

Ba Na Hills is a popular resort complex and hill station located 1489 meters on the Truong Son Mountains in Da Nang. Also known as Nui Chua, it houses a fantasy park with rides. The Ba Na Cable Car is the longest cable car running on a single track and has been included in the Guinness World Records. Major attractions include Fantasy Park, Alpine Coatser Road, Flower Garden, French Village, and the wax museum.

Tourists flock to the Ba Na hill station for its spectacular greenery and magnificent view of the East Sea and the mountains surrounding it. Adults and children can spend an entire day in the fantasy park enjoying the amazing gardens amidst stunning French-style architectural buildings. The weather here remains cool and pleasant throughout the year, unlike other parts of Vietnam. Originally known as the “Da Lat of Da Nang,” Ba Na Hills was developed in 1919 as a leisure accommodation for the French who colonized Vietnam. It consisted of about 200 villas, most of which are in ruins today.

1. Golden Bridge

One of the most iconic and Instagram-worthy attractions is the Golden Bridge, also known as "The Hands of God." This architectural marvel features two giant stone hands holding a pedestrian bridge tha (Read More)t appears to float among the clouds, offering mesmerizing views of the surrounding landscapes.

2. French Village

Ba Na Hills boasts a meticulously designed French Village, reminiscent of a quaint European town. It features charming cobblestone streets, French-style buildings, cafes, restaurants, and shops, creat (Read More)ing an immersive experience of a European atmosphere in Vietnam.

3. Fantasy Park

Inspired by the books of Jules Verne, the renowned French Science Fiction writer, the park offers a number of exciting activities as well as games, including 29 29-meter drop tower and 5D movie viewin (Read More)g experience. Basement 1 offers a host of exciting games for children of all ages, with the adults often joining in the fun as well. Basement 2 is all about the virtual treat via 4D and 5D cinemas, while the rest of the park entertains young kids aged 3 to 5. It also offers spa services to relieve the aching body and rejuvenate the mind. The Park allows visitors in from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All activities and games are closed after 5:00 PM.

4. Linh Ung Pagoda

The complex is also home to the Linh Ung Pagoda, featuring a towering statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. The pagoda is a serene place for meditation, offering panoramic views of the mountains an (Read More)d surrounding landscapes.

5. Cable Car

Ba Na Hills' elevation provides stunning panoramic views of Da Nang city, the coastline, and the lush greenery of the mountainside. Visitors can take a cable car ride—the longest non-stop single (Read More)-track cable car system in the world—to enjoy these breathtaking vistas.

6. Alpine Coaster Ride

The children as well as adults enjoy a thrilling ride on a coaster car that traverses through twists and turns inside a huge pipe. The safety standards are maintained with the riders being able to con (Read More)trol the speed by means of a braking system.

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Best Time to Visit

The peak season to visit Ba Na hill station extends from April to August. People hoping for a less crowded visit can opt for the period of September to March.

How to Reach Ba Na Hills

Ba Na Hill Station hill station is located on the Truong Son Mountains that lies to the west of Da Nang City and is situated in the Hoa Vang district of Da Nang.
Most of the tourists prefer to hire a taxi from the city centre of Da Nang up to the foot of the mountain.
It costs VND 350,000 to VND 500,000 depending on the vehicle type. The young generation chooses to hire motorcycles at VND 80,000 to travel to the resort.
The open bus is the most economical way to travel to the hill station with return tickets prized at VND 150,000 whereas a one-way ticket costs VND 100,000.

Ba Na Hills Cable Car

A cable car ride is a must-do activity for visitors at Ba Na Hills. The tourists travel from the foot of the mountain to the tourist section of the resort watching the lush forests and lofty mountains on their way up.

Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of the cable cabs with drinks being served inside it during the 15-minute duration of the ride. It consists of three separate lines at present that provides a steep but totally smooth ride to the amusement park on the top. The 201 cabs can hold 3000 guests every hour who are super excited to look down at the dense forests from inside the secluded cabins. The cars operate from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. However, it is liable to vary according to weather conditions.