Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge in 2026
An adult ticket to Sun World Ba Na Hills costs 950,000 VND (~$37) and, as of 2026, is valid for up to three days. For that you get a 5.8 km cable car, the Golden Bridge at 1,414 m, a French village, flower gardens and a covered theme park. This mountain resort 25 km west of central Da Nang is the most-visited attraction in central Vietnam.
The summit is cold by Vietnamese standards: 18–22°C while it's 32 down in the city. Bring a jacket even if it feels pointless. It won't be.
This is the deep dive on Ba Na Hills. For the big picture on the city — districts, transport, orientation — start with our Da Nang guide; our Da Nang attractions guide covers all 15 top sights, Ba Na Hills included.
The cable car — 20 minutes over the jungle
- Upper cable-car station (Ga Bà Nà): End of the 5.8 km main line — About 20 minutes up
- Golden Bridge (Cầu Vàng): 150 m at 1,414 m altitude — Empty before 9:00 and after 16:00
- French Village (Làng Pháp): Saint Denis church, squares, hotels — Coffee 50,000–80,000 VND (~$2–3)
- Le Jardin D’Amour gardens (Le Jardin D’Amour): Nine themed gardens — Peak bloom March–May
- Linh Ung pagoda (Chùa Linh Ứng): 27 m Buddha statue — Valley panorama on a clear day
- Debay wine cellar (Hầm rượu Debay): 1923 tunnel, about 100 m — +16–20 °C inside
- Fantasy Park (Fantasy Park): Indoor amusement park — Shelter from rain and fog
- Alpine Coaster (Máng trượt Alpine): Mountain toboggan, included in the ticket — 15–30 min queue at peak
The Bà Nà Hills cable car runs 5.8 km, one of the longest in the world. The ride from the base station to the summit takes about 20 minutes. Below you: slopes buried in tropical forest, waterfalls, and clouds at eye level. The cabins are enclosed and air-conditioned, seating eight.
Several cable-car lines run across the mountain (the main base-to-summit one, plus links between zones), and a funicular carries you from Debay up to the flower gardens. Transfers are free and included: on any valid day you ride as much as you like.
The stats are impressive: the base-to-summit climb is around 1,368 m, one of the biggest in the world. When it opened in 2009 it held several Guinness records at once — longest non-stop single-track cable car and greatest vertical difference among them. The cabins are built by Doppelmayr, the same Austrian firm behind the Alpine lifts.
The Golden Bridge and the Hands of God
A 150-metre pedestrian span at 1,414 m, "held" by two giant stone hands. Cầu Vàng — the Golden Bridge — is arguably the most photographed sight in Vietnam. It's 12.8 m wide, built from fibreglass and wire mesh shaped to look like moss-covered stone hands.
The bridge was designed by the Vietnamese studio TA Landscape Architecture. Since it opened in 2018 it has landed on dozens of "world's most unusual bridges" lists, from National Geographic to TIME.
The Silver Bridge
In 2025 the Silver Bridge opened next door — glass floor, viewing deck. A walkway connects the two, and together they give a full circle of views over the mountains and valley. At night the bridges are lit up — a show no worse than by day, and noticeably less crowded.
💬 "The Golden Bridge is stunning, but by 10 am it's unbearable — crowds, heat, no room to move. Come at opening." — traveller reviews, Tripadvisor, 2025
What else to see up top
Ba Na Hills is not just the bridge. There's a good 4–6 hours of sightseeing across the park.
The French Village
A quarter built to mimic medieval European architecture: cobbled lanes, fountain squares, stone facades. The cafés and restaurants cost more than in town — phở or rice runs 100,000–150,000 VND (~$4–6), coffee 50,000–80,000 VND (~$2–3.20). For comparison, the same thing in central Da Nang is 2–3 times cheaper.
Le Jardin D'Amour flower gardens
Nine themed gardens with mountain views. Peak bloom is March–May, but even in winter the gardens stay tidy and bright — and far quieter than the bridge.
Linh Ứng Pagoda and the Buddha statue
A Buddhist temple near the summit of Bà Nà with a 27-metre white statue of a seated Buddha — the highest point the funicular reaches. A quiet spot to pause between the rides, with a valley panorama on a clear day.
The Debay Wine Cellar
A roughly 100-metre tunnel the French cut into the rock back in 1923 — the one genuinely historic structure on the mountain (everything else is 2000s-era replica). Inside it holds a steady 16–20°C, with oak barrels and a small tasting bar. You walk through in 10–15 minutes, but it's a pleasant contrast to the stage-set architecture outside.
Fantasy Park
A covered amusement park with zones inspired by Jules Verne: roller coasters, simulators, arcade games, a 3D cinema, bowling. Over a hundred attractions, most included in the ticket (a few machines and simulators cost extra). The perfect refuge when it starts raining up top or the fog rolls in.
The Alpine Coaster
A mountain toboggan — a rail-track descent down the slope. You control the speed yourself. Included in the main ticket. Queues run 15–30 minutes at peak.
Prices and tickets in 2026
The system changed in 2026: one ticket is now valid for one to three consecutive days, with unlimited cable-car rides each day. Come back on day two or three at no extra cost. One thing to know: 950,000 VND is the rate for out-of-town and international visitors. Da Nang residents with a local ID pay 650,000 VND, but that rate does not apply to you as a tourist — don't mistake the figures in older blog posts for the real price.
| Category | Price (VND) | Price (~USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (from 1.4 m) | 950,000 | ~$37 |
| Child (1.0–1.3 m) | 800,000 | ~$31 |
| Combo with lunch buffet | 1,300,000 | ~$50 |
| Children under 1 m | free | — |
The 1,300,000 VND combo adds a lunch buffet at one of the on-site restaurants (Four Seasons, Taiga and others) — worth it if you're staying up top all day. Book online at booking.sunworld.vn — cards accepted, and the queue is shorter than at the gate. You'll also find the park on Klook and GetYourGuide, sometimes with a hotel-pickup transfer bundled in. Tickets are non-refundable. On-site there are booths and machines too, but online is faster.
What a family day at Ba Na Hills costs
A family of four (2 adults + 2 kids, 1.0–1.3 m): entry tickets come to 3,500,000 VND (~$135). Add a round-trip Grab (600,000 VND) and lunch (400,000–800,000 VND) and the day lands at 4,500,000–4,900,000 VND (~$173–188).
Information current as of 04/2026. Confirm on booking.sunworld.vn.
How to get there from Da Nang
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab / taxi | 280,000–350,000 VND (~$11–14) | ~45 min | Harder to catch a Grab back |
| Scooter | 150,000 VND/day (~$6) | ~45 min | Switchbacks — for confident riders |
| Guided tour | from 700,000 VND (~$28) | — | Hotel pickup |
Don't want to deal with logistics? There are organised Ba Na Hills tours from Da Nang with transfer and a guide. For how the city's transport works overall, see our Da Nang transport guide.
The pros and cons — is it worth it?
Pros
- The Golden Bridge — a one-of-a-kind structure with 360° views
- The cable car — an attraction in its own right
- Cool air: 18–22°C while Da Nang bakes at 32
- One ticket, three days — you can come back
- Plenty for kids (Fantasy Park, Alpine Coaster)
Cons
- Price. 950,000 VND per adult is expensive by Vietnamese standards. A family trip easily tops $130
- Crowds. By 10:00 the Golden Bridge holds hundreds of people. A crowd-free photo means going at dawn
- Commercial feel. The place can read like a shopping mall in the mountains
- Weather. Fog and rain can wipe out every view. In the wet season (October–November) you risk losing the day
Who it's for
Ba Na Hills is ideal for families with kids, anyone who loves photogenic spots, and first-time visitors to Vietnam. If you've already seen Da Nang and want the "real" Vietnam, the Marble Mountains or the Hai Van Pass will impress you more for a fraction of the cost.
Alternatives
- The Marble Mountains — entry 40,000 VND, caves and panoramas. Twenty times cheaper (see our Da Nang attractions guide)
- The Son Tra Peninsula — free. The Lady Buddha statue, wild beaches, langurs
- The Hai Van Pass — free. One of the most beautiful roads in the world
Practical tips
The ideal day plan
- 06:30 — leave Da Nang by Grab
- 07:00 — entry, cable car (no queue)
- 07:30 — Golden Bridge (empty, misty, perfect photos)
- 08:30 — Silver Bridge, flower gardens
- 10:00 — French Village, lunch
- 11:30 — Fantasy Park, Alpine Coaster
- 13:00–14:00 — descend and head back to the city
What to bring
- A jacket or hoodie — it's 18–22°C up top
- Comfortable shoes — there's a lot of walking
- An umbrella or rain poncho — rain at the summit is a regular visitor
- Water and a snack — park prices carry a markup
- A charged phone — you'll take a lot of photos
When to go
February–May — dry, clear, the best views from the bridge. June–August — hot below, comfortable up top, but more rain. October–November — wet season, high fog risk. December–January — cool and misty but atmospheric; the main downside is holiday crowds. See our Da Nang weather guide for the full picture.
If you want to pair the mountains with the sea in one day, check our Da Nang beaches guide.
FAQ
How much is a ticket to Ba Na Hills in 2026?
The tourist adult ticket is 950,000 VND (~$37), a child ticket (1.0–1.3 m) is 800,000 VND (~$31). Children under 1 m go free. A combo with a lunch buffet is 1,300,000 VND (~$50). The ticket is valid for 1–3 days with unlimited cable-car rides. Da Nang residents pay 650,000 VND, but that is not the tourist rate.
How much time do you need at Ba Na Hills?
At least 4 hours for the main sights (cable car, Golden Bridge, French Village). For the full loop with Fantasy Park, the gardens and the Debay Wine Cellar, plan 6–7 hours — realistically a full day.
How do you get to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang?
Grab or taxi for 280,000–350,000 VND (~$11–14, about 45 min), a rented scooter (~150,000 VND/day), or a tour with transfer from 700,000 VND. The park is 25 km west of the centre; the last 10 km are switchbacks.
Is Ba Na Hills worth visiting?
For a first trip to Vietnam, yes. The Golden Bridge is striking, the views are unique, and kids love Fantasy Park. On a tight budget, consider the Marble Mountains (entry 40,000 VND) or the free Son Tra Peninsula instead.
What is included in the Ba Na Hills ticket?
The cable car (all lines), the funicular, the Golden Bridge, the Silver Bridge, the French Village, the Le Jardin D'Amour flower gardens, the Debay Wine Cellar, Linh Ứng Pagoda, Fantasy Park and the Alpine Coaster. Not included: food, souvenirs and some paid rides inside Fantasy Park.
What is the weather like at Ba Na Hills?
The summit is 8–10°C cooler than Da Nang, averaging 17–22°C. Fog and rain are common, especially in October–November. The clearest months are February to May.
Data current as of April 2026. Prices and conditions can change — check the official sources before you go.
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