Ba Na Hills
Da Nang, Vietnam
Golden Bridge, Da Nang
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Photo: . Ray in Manila, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Ticket
- No bridge-only ticket — you need a Sun World Ba Na Hills ticket with the cable car
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Hours
- Daily; cable cars from about 8:00, park until 22:00
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 45 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Adult (over 1.4 m)
- 1,000,000 VND
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Child 1–1.4 m, seniors over 70
- 800,000 VND
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Child under 1 m
- Free
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Nearest station
- Marseille — top of the Hoi An–Marseille cable car
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - From central Da Nang
- ≈ 25 km (34–40 km by road), 40–60 min by car to the base station
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Paying
- Book online in advance or pay cash in VND at the base-station counter
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Key facts
1,000,000 VNDSun World Ba Na Hills ticket with cable car — the only way onto the bridge
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Official Sun World Ba Na Hills website≈ 1,400 mabove sea level, on Chua Mountain (Núi Chúa) in the Ba Na range
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Vietnamese Wikipedia (1,414 m)Sun Paradise Land150 mlong and 5 m wide
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English WikipediaWikidataVietnamese WikipediaJune 2018opened to visitors
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English WikipediaWikidata2 handssteel frame, wire mesh and fibreglass, finished to look like weathered, mossy stone
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English WikipediaSun Paradise Land8 spansthe longest is 21.2 m
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Vietnamese WikipediaTA Landscape ArchitectureHo Chi Minh City studio led by Vu Viet Anh
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English WikipediaVietnamese WikipediaJul 2017 – Apr 2018construction period
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English WikipediaVietnamese WikipediaSun Groupclient and operator of Sun World Ba Na Hills
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English Wikipediaofficial Sun World websiteGolden Bridge tickets: what you actually pay
There is no separate Golden Bridge ticket. The bridge sits inside Sun World Ba Na Hills, by the top station of the cable car, so you buy park entry with the return cable-car ride. According to the official Sun World Ba Na Hills website it costs 1,000,000 VND for adults and children over 1.4 m and 800,000 VND for children 1–1.4 m and over-70s. Children under 1 m go free. Prices are seasonal — a Sun Group page quoted 950,000 VND earlier in the year — so check before you buy.
The ticket covers the cable cars, the bridge, the gardens and most rides at the top. Food, the wine cellar and some games cost extra; the park itself is covered on our Ba Na Hills page.
Paying: book online through Sun World or a major booking platform with your card, or bring cash in VND for the counter at the base station. Grab to the base station can be paid in cash or by a linked foreign card.
How to get to the Golden Bridge
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Ba Na Hills is about 4 min away on foot.
More tips
- From Bach Dang riverside at the west end of the Dragon Bridge, take a Grab or taxi to the Sun World Ba Na Hills cable car station. It is 34–40 km by road, 40–60 minutes. Unofficially, a Grab or taxi runs 350,000–450,000 VND each way.
- Cheaper: a shuttle bus. Tourist shuttles pick up from Da Nang hotels for around 150,000 VND return (unofficial). Ask your hotel the day before.
- At the base station, buy or activate your park ticket — entry is by face scan (FaceID).
- Ride the Hoi An–Marseille cable car: its top stop, Marseille Station, is the closest to the bridge. The ride takes about 20 minutes.
- From Marseille Station follow the “Golden Bridge” signs — a few minutes’ walk. If that line is closed, ride another cable car up to the French Village and walk over following the signs.
- Come down the same way; back in town you can still catch the evening on the river by the Dragon Bridge.
What is the Golden Bridge?
The Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng in Vietnamese, often called the Golden Hands Bridge) is a 150 m pedestrian walkway on Chua Mountain, roughly 1,400 m above the sea. Its gilded railings curve over the forest, held from below by two enormous hands. They are not carved stone: a steel frame, wire mesh and fibreglass, aged on purpose with cracks and moss.
Ho Chi Minh City studio TA Landscape Architecture designed it; work ran from July 2017 to April 2018 and the bridge opened in June 2018. The brief was practical — link the cable-car station to the gardens without a steep climb — but the photos of the hands in the clouds went round the world, and it is now the image most people connect with Da Nang.
Is the Golden Bridge worth it?
Yes — if you go early and stay for the day. At opening time, with mist on the slopes, the bridge is genuinely striking, and the cable-car ride up is half the fun. Go at midday and you share a narrow walkway with tour groups and wait for a clear shot.
Be clear about what it is: a landmark inside a theme park, not a wild mountain spot. If you dislike crowds and resort-style attractions, or only have a few hours in Da Nang, spend them on the Marble Mountains and the beach instead.
Best time to visit the Golden Bridge
Arrive when the cable cars open: until about 9–10 am the bridge is quiet and the light is soft. Day-tour groups arrive late morning. Sun Group also suggests the late afternoon, roughly 16:00–17:30, once day visitors start leaving.
The mountain has its own weather. It is much cooler than the beach and cloud can swallow the bridge in minutes. March to August brings clearer skies; September to February is the misty season — the hands drift in and out of the cloud, which is atmospheric but a gamble if you want the postcard shot. Bring a light jacket and a rain layer.
For the classic angle on the hands, stand on the left side as you face the bridge from Marseille Station.
What to see on and around the bridge
- The hands — stop at the railing midway to see the fingers gripping the walkway.
- Views over the forested slopes and the valley below — when the cloud allows.
- The flower gardens next to the bridge, Le Jardin d’Amour among them.
- The cable-car ride itself — about 20 minutes over the slopes.
- The French Village and the rest of the park — see Ba Na Hills if you are staying all day.
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Golden Bridge, a full Ba Na day or the Marble Mountains
| Golden Bridge onlyyou are here | 1,000,000 VND (same ticket) | ≈ 25 km, 40–60 min + cable car | Half a day with travel | The hands bridge, views, gardens |
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| Full Ba Na Hills day | 1,000,000 VND | ≈ 25 km, 40–60 min + cable car | A full day | Bridge, French Village, rides |
| Marble Mountains | 40,000 VND | ≈ 8 km, 20–30 min | 2–3 hours | Caves, pagodas, sea views |
The bridge alone is poor value — if you go, make a day of it. On a tight budget, choose the Marble Mountains.
Da Nang viewpoints compared
Every Da Nang viewpoint rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Dragon Bridge | 45 | 30 min | Free | 25.7 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Lock Bridge | 44 | 20 min | Free | 26.0 km |
| Golden Bridgeyou are here | 36 | 45 min | 1,000,000 VND (Ba Na Hills ticket) | — |
| Lady Buddha | 35 | 1 h | Free | 32.2 km |
| Hai Van Pass | 28 | 1 h 30 min | Road free; Hai Van Gate 70,000 VND | 25.8 km |
| Marble Mountains | 27 | 2 h | 40,000 VND + lift 15,000 VND | 28.6 km |
| Ba Na Hills | 21 | 4 h | 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND | 4 min walk |
Mountains in the morning, river at night
The bridge at cable-car opening, the day at Ba Na Hills, then the Han River with the Love Bridge and the Dragon Bridge after dark. Add it to your route and YesGo sets the times and rides.
- Golden Bridgeyou are here45 min · 1,000,000 VND (Ba Na Hills ticket)
- 4 min walk from the previous stopBa Na Hills4 h · 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND
- 455 min walk from the previous stopLove Lock Bridge20 min · Free
- 6 min walk from the previous stopDragon Bridge30 min · Free
4 places · about 13 h 20 min with walks · 465 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Be at the base station when the cable cars open — the first half hour on the bridge is nearly empty.
- Cloudy at the top? Wait it out: mist on the mountain often lifts within half an hour or so.
- Going only for the bridge? Do the maths — 1,000,000 VND plus transport. Make a day of Ba Na Hills or it is poor value.
- Children under 1 m ride free — child fares go by height, not age.
- Pack a jacket: at around 1,400 m it is noticeably cooler than the coast, especially in the morning and the rainy season.
Questions
How much is the Golden Bridge ticket in Da Nang?
There is no bridge-only ticket. You need the Sun World Ba Na Hills ticket with cable car: 1,000,000 VND for adults, 800,000 VND for children 1–1.4 m and over-70s; under 1 m is free.
How do I get to the Golden Bridge from Da Nang?
Grab, taxi or shuttle to the Ba Na Hills cable car station (40–60 minutes from the centre), then the Hoi An–Marseille cable car, about 20 minutes. The bridge is a few minutes’ walk from Marseille Station.
What are the Golden Bridge opening hours?
The park is open daily and, per the official site, closes at 22:00. Cable cars start around 8:00; last-ride times vary between sources, so check on the day.
Is the Golden Bridge worth visiting?
Yes, if you arrive at opening and spend the day at Ba Na Hills. For the bridge alone, the ticket and transfer are expensive for 30–45 minutes.
How long do you need at the Golden Bridge?
30–45 minutes on the bridge. With the drive and the cable car, half a day; with the rest of Ba Na Hills, a full day.
What is the best time to visit the Golden Bridge?
First thing in the morning, before about 9–10 am. March to August is usually clearer; September to February is often misty.
Are the hands on the Golden Bridge real stone?
No. They are a steel frame with wire mesh and fibreglass, finished to look like old, mossy stone.
Can you visit the Golden Bridge without going to Ba Na Hills?
No. The bridge is inside the Sun World Ba Na Hills park and only reachable by its cable cars, so you always need the park ticket.
When was the Golden Bridge built?
Construction ran from July 2017 to April 2018, and the bridge opened to visitors in June 2018.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Official Sun World Ba Na Hills website (sunworld.vn) — ticket prices, address, park hours, getting there from Da Nang
- Sun Paradise Land (Sun Group website) — guides to the Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills prices
- English Wikipedia: Golden Bridge (Vietnam); Vietnamese Wikipedia: Cầu Vàng; Wikidata Q55954790
- localvietnam.com, vietnamtourism.com and other guides — cable-car line, Grab and taxi fares (unofficial)
- YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cards, cash and Grab
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