Ba Na Hills is a mountaintop theme park about an hour's drive from Da Nang, at around 1,400 m above sea level. The Golden Bridge (held up by giant stone hands), one of the world's longest cable cars, the French Village, an amusement park and a wax museum make it a full day out.
- Location: Hoa Vang District, Da Nang
- Coordinates: 15.99, 107.99
- Elevation: 1,487 m
- Ticket: Round-trip cable car including most attractions: VND 1,000,000 for adults; children 1 m to 1.4 m and seniors over 70 VND 800,000; under 1 m free (2026 official rates for visitors from outside Da Nang)
- Time needed: A full day (return drive plus 5 to 6 hours at the park)
Why Ba Na Hills
- Golden Bridge: a footbridge held up by giant hands, a social-media icon
- Cable car: a Guinness World Record-holding line up to around 1,400 m
- French Village: European-style streets in the style of the French colonial era
- Fantasy Park: an indoor amusement park, top of the list for families
- Wax museum: models of famous people
- Linh Ung Pagoda: a mountaintop temple with a giant Buddha
Tickets
- The cable car ticket includes most attractions (Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park and more); some attractions cost extra.
- From 2026, a cable car ticket can be valid for up to three consecutive days (registration conditions apply).
- Food is extra.
- Day tours with hotel pickup and lunch are also widely available.
Best time
- Leave around 9 a.m. for fewer crowds.
- Dry season, February to August: less fog, better Golden Bridge photos.
- September to December: rainy season, with possible fog and strong winds.
- Evenings (after 18:00): lights and fewer people.
Getting there
- About an hour by car from central Da Nang.
- Grab: a return trip is roughly VND 1.5 to 2 million, or agree a fixed return fare with the driver.
- Day tours with pickup and lunch.
- There is no practical public transport, so Grab or a tour is easiest.
Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes; there’s a lot of walking.
- Bring a layer: the summit is around 10 °C cooler than the city.
- Water and snacks.
- Give it a full day; a short visit feels rushed.
- Photograph the Golden Bridge from either end.
With children
- Fantasy Park indoor rides: from about age 5.
- Cable car: all ages.
- Strollers work in some areas, but not where there are many steps.
- Children under 1 m go free.
Photographing the Golden Bridge
Between about 8 and 10 a.m., morning mist often lies below the bridge and gives the feeling of walking above the clouds, the best timing of the day.
- Shoot head-on from either end to fit the hands in the frame.
- Shoot from the side in the middle for the mountain backdrop.
- Check the weather; misty mornings can be spectacular.
- In the rainy season (September to December), heavy fog and cloud can hide the bridge.
FAQ
Where should I buy tickets?
From the official Sun World Ba Na Hills website or travel apps, or as part of a day tour with pickup and lunch. The 2026 adult rate for visitors from outside Da Nang is VND 1,000,000.
What is the weather like?
At about 1,400 m it’s 10 to 15 °C cooler than central Da Nang. Even in the dry season the top can be below 20 °C, so bring a light jacket. In the rainy season, thick fog and strong winds can suspend the cable car.
How should I plan the day?
Leave around 8:30 a.m., arrive 9 to 9:30, ride the cable car, photograph the Golden Bridge, visit Linh Ung Pagoda, try Fantasy Park, have lunch at the top, walk the French Village and the wax museum, then take the cable car down around 4 to 5 p.m. That’s a full 8 to 9 hours.
Is it worth visiting in the rainy season?
From September to December, thick fog can blur the Golden Bridge view and the cable car may pause during rain. Check the forecast the day before; on a clear day it’s still worth going.
Can I get there on my own?
Yes, book a Grab both ways (roughly VND 250,000 to 400,000 one way, or VND 600,000 to 800,000 as an agreed return fare), or ask the driver to wait. There’s no practical public transport.
Sources
- Sun World Ba Na Hills (official) · Sun World · accessed 2026-10-30
- Danang Fantasticity: Ba Na Hills cable car tickets valid for up to three days from 2026 · Da Nang Department of Tourism · accessed 2026-10-30
- Wikipedia: Ba Na Hills · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-05-23
Prices, opening hours and services can change, so check official information before you visit.
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