Every visitor knows that it’s needed to take the cable car to reach Golden Hands Bridge in Da Nang Vietnam. This cable car is amongst the longest and the steepest ones all over the world. However, its cost is quite high (currently 950,000 VND or approximately 40 USD). That’s why many people want to know that is there any way to get there without cable car? Now, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide more information about.
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About Golden Hands Bridge Vietnam
– Location/address: Sun World Ba Na Hills, Ba Na commune, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Golden Bridge (original), Golden Bridge Vietnam, Da Nang Hands Bridge, Cau Vang, Golden Palm Bridge, Golden Buddha Hand Bridge, Hands of God Vietnam
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 9 PM daily (from 7:30 AM for hotel guests)
– Ticket price: 950,000 VND for adult & children whose height is above 1,4 meters (2025)
– Type: pedestrian bridge, tourist bridge
– Length: 150 meters (approx 490 ft)
– Width: 5 meters (3m for walking, 1m each side for flowers)
– Height: 23,3 meters from the ground
– Elevation: 1,414 meters (approx 4,600 ft)
– Years of construction: July 2017 to April 2018
– Opened to public: June 2018
– Reason(s) to visit: a world-famous bridge, one of the most popular instagrammable places in Vietnam, unique architectural design, great natural scenery, pollution-free air
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30 minutes
– Wheelchair accessible: yes
– How to get there: cable cars, walking
– Recognition(s): world’s leading iconic tourist bridge from 2020 to 2023 by the World Travel Awards, top 10 new world’s wonders by the Daily Mall (2021), the most impressive pedestrian bridge of the world by the Guardian (2018)
– Travel blog: https://goldenhandsbridgetour.com/how-to-visit-golden-bridge-vietnam
– Where to see reviews?: Google reviews, TripAdvisor
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact:
Golden Hands Bridge on Google Maps
Road to Golden Hands Bridge in Vietnam
There is one road leading up to Golden Hands Bridge at Ba Na Hills (1,400 meters above sea level). It’s around 15 kilometers long, starting at the roundabout in the entrance of Ba Na Hills golf course (on Ba Na Suoi Mo Road). It’s known for many hairpin-like bends, high gradients, and hardly supports two-way traffic. During the rainy season, the mountain soaks into the fog, causing potential dangers to both drivers and passengers. Meanwhile, heavy rains and strong winds are other factors that make getting there by road will be a good choice.
Back to history, the road to Ba Na Hills sitting atop Chua Mountain, was constructed in the early 20th century by French people. At that time, the peak zone served as a hill station and resort. However, due to old-fashioned building technology, this road is narrow and bumpy, still causing difficulties to colonists and travelers. In the 1990s, it’s improved to carry materials to build the second Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang (now the city has 3). Visitors could drive up there to visit by car, small bus and motorbike. In 2009, when the first cable car at Ba Na Hills was inaugurated, it’s officially closed. Trucks which carry food and materials for new constructions are allowed to enter it only.
Today, visitors can see the road going up to Ba Na Hills from the direct cable car to Golden Hands Bridge (Hoi An Station to Marseille Station). Between October and January, it will be impossible to observe it from above on many days, due to the midst.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.goldenhandsbridgetour.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Cable Cars to Golden Hands Bridge in Vietnam
Due to the above-mentioned reasons, taking the cable car is the only way to go up to Golden Hands Bridge. For foreign visitors, the ticket price now is 950,000 VND (approximately 40 USD) per adult and children above 1,39 meters, and 750,000 VND (approximately 30 USD) per children from 1 to 1,39 meters, and free of charge for children under 1 meter. If want to add on a lunch or dinner buffet, each adult will pay an extra of 300,000 VND. To skip the line at cable car stations, the express pass (called wow pass) costs 300,000 VND. See more information & details
Today, there are 5 cable car routes in Ba Na Hills theme park where Golden Hands Bridge is located. One of them brings visitors directly to the bridge. That is the route from the Hoi An Station to the Marseille Station. It takes passengers from 20 to 30 minutes to finish a ride if take this cable car route, depending on weather conditions. From the Marseille Station, just need to go upstairs to see the Golden Hands Bridge. See more information & details
From the Suoi Mo Station, visitors can take the cable car to the Ba Na Station. After that, have a 2-minute funicular ride up to the hilltop where Golden Hands Bridge sits. From the arrival (upper) station, only a short walk is needed to see the bridge.
Other cable cars will take visitors to the French Village or the Lunar Castle. From the mountain where these buildings are located, one more cable car ride is required to reach Golden Hands Bridge. See more information & details
Cable cars to Golden Hands Bridge in Vietnam are still among the longest and the steepest ones across the world. The experience with them alone is fascinating and good value for money.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.goldenhandsbridgetour.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Is It Possible to Go to Golden Bridge without Cable Car?
Currently, taking the cable car is the only way to get up to Ba Na Hills. Meaning that it’s IMPOSSIBLE to reach Golden Hands Bridge without cable car. In the future, if any ways are possible, we will update on this website.
Here are reasons why visitors have to take the cable car to Golden Hands Bridge:
– Going to Golden Hands Bridge by cable car is safer than by car/bus. Instead of a 1 hour drive by car/bus along a small, winding and high-gradient road, a cable car ride is much easier, convenient and comfortable. Furthermore, the area is foggy during many days of the year (even in the summertime), making the journey up and down the mountain dangerous. At Ba Na Hills, the cable car is constructed by Doppelmayr, a reputable Austria-based ropeway manufacturer. Sure, it has the highest global standards to guarantee passenger’s safety.
– Going to Golden Hands Bridge by cable car brings a stunning and well-worth experience. It’s absolutely better than going by car/bus. During it, visitors will see an untouched nature (dense forests, streams, waterfalls, outcrops, animals,…) and an awe-inspiring, panoramic view to Da Nang city (stretching from mountain to sea) as well as different kinds of weather (sunny, cloudy/foggy, rainy,…). Additionally, passengers also like fresh air and cool breeze while reaching the bridge. As a world-record cable car system, engineering of Ba Na Hills cable car is definitely amazing to know about.
– Going to Golden Hands Bridge by cable car is quicker. Instead of a 1 hour drive by car/bus, visitors need only 20-30 minutes if go by cable car. By that, there are more time to spend at the bridge and the wider park Ba Na Hills which has numerous attractions and activities.
– Going to Golden Hands Bridge by cable car helps to save nature. If construct a wider road or even a new road instead of a cable car, natural forests would be cut down. Due to a large number of tourists (some millions yearly), lots of cars and buses would be used to carry people up there as well. For that reason, cable cars help to reduce air pollution.
However, the ticket price is quite high (950,000 VND for adults). For that reason, many travelers do not go to Ba Na Hills during their time in Da Nang Hoi An.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Ba Na Hills. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.goldenhandsbridgetour.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
