Ha Long Bay is an exceptionally well-known tourist attraction and a wonder of the world in northern Vietnam. Meanwhile, Golden Hands Bridge is located in Ba Na Hills, an amusement park west of downtown Da Nang, the coastal city in the middle part of the country. The distance between Hanoi and Da Nang is around 890 kilometers. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell visitors all the ways to go from Ha Long Bay to Golden Bridge in Da Nang.
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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
Ha Long Bay on Google Maps
Best Way to Get to Golden Bridge from Ha Long Bay
The fastest way to get to Golden Hands Bridge from Ha Long Bay is taking a flight to Da Nang and then have a private transfer by car/bus from Da Nang’s airport to Ba Na Hills.
Near Ha Long Bay, visitors will see 3 operating airports: Noi Bai International Airport (west), Cat Bi International Airport (south), and Van Don Airport (east).
Cat Bi International Airport
The closest airport where visitors can find a direct flight to Da Nang is Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong city (code: HPH). The distance is some 40 kilometers. To reach it, it’s easy to find a private car/bus or a shared transfer if want to pay a lower price. The drive with a private vehicle and express ways is around 40-50 minutes long, depending on traffic and weather.
A direct flight from Hai Phong to Da Nang will be 1 hours and 15 minutes long. There are two local airlines to buy tickets today, including Vietnam Airlines, and Vietjet Air. If want to see Golden Hands Bridge on the same day, visitors should fly in the morning and then reach the bridge right after arriving Da Nang.
Today, the Cat Bi International Airport has one passenger terminal only for both domestic and international flights. Passengers are advised to be in the airport at least 2 hours before departure, so should leave Ha Long 3-3,5 hours earlier.
In the Da Nang International Airport (DAD), visitors will land at the Terminal 1 (Domestic terminal). Here, after baggage claim, just walk outside to see the driver (or the guide if book a tour) who often holds a sign showing passenger’s names. Taking a random taxi is okay but quite expensive. After that, the driver/guide will take visitors to the parking lot before driving to Ba Na Hills. Read how to get to Golden Bridge from Da Nang Airport
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Bridge and 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!
Noi Bai International Airport
Near Ha Long Bay, the biggest airport where visitors can find a direct flight to Da Nang is Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi city (code: HAN). The distance is some 170 kilometers. To reach it, it’s easy to find a private car/bus or a shared transfer if want to pay a lower price. The drive with a private vehicle and express ways is around 2 hours long, depending on traffic and weather.
A direct flight from Hanoi to Da Nang will be 1,5 hours long. There are many local airlines to buy tickets today, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines, Vietravel Airlines. If want to see Golden Hands Bridge on the same day, visitors should fly in the morning and then reach the bridge right after arriving Da Nang.
Today, the Noi Bai International Airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights. Flight to Da Nang is within Vietnam, so it’s needed to go to Terminal 1. Passengers are advised to be in the airport at least 2 hours before departure, so should leave Ha Long 3-3,5 hours earlier. Online check in is accepted now at Noi Bai International Airport.
In the Da Nang International Airport (DAD), visitors will land at the Terminal 1 (Domestic terminal). Here, after baggage claim, just walk outside to see the driver (or the guide if book a tour) who often holds a sign showing passenger’s names. Taking a random taxi is okay but quite expensive. After that, the driver/guide will take visitors to the parking lot before driving to Ba Na Hills. Read how to get to Golden Bridge from Da Nang Airport
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Bridge and 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!
Van Don International Airport
Another airport where visitors can find a flight to Da Nang is Van Don International Airport in Hai Phong city (code: VDO). The distance is some 50 kilometers. To reach it, it’s easy to find a private car/bus or a shared transfer if want to pay a lower price. The drive with a private vehicle and express ways is around 40-50 minutes long, depending on traffic and weather.
A direct flight from Hai Phong to Da Nang will be 5-6 hours long (including transit time at Ho Chi Minh City). There are two local airlines to buy tickets today, including Vietnam Airlines, and Vietjet Air. If want to see Golden Hands Bridge on the same day, visitors should fly in the morning and then reach the bridge right after arriving Da Nang.
Today, the Van Don International Airport has one passenger terminal only for both domestic and international flights. Passengers are advised to be in the airport at least 2 hours before departure, so should leave Ha Long 3-3,5 hours earlier.
At Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City where visitors transit, flight to Da Nang boards from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, depending on the airline. Check carefully to find the correct terminal and be there in time.
In the Da Nang International Airport (DAD), visitors will land at the Terminal 1 (Domestic terminal). Here, after baggage claim, just walk outside to see the driver (or the guide if book a tour) who often holds a sign showing passenger’s names. Taking a random taxi is okay but quite expensive. After that, the driver/guide will take visitors to the parking lot before driving to Ba Na Hills. Read how to get to Golden Bridge from Da Nang Airport
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Bridge and 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
The only way to reach Golden Hands Bridge today is by taking the cable car. At Ba Na Hills, there are 5 cable car routes to choose from, including one direct route to the bridge (departing from Hoi An 1 Station). These are amongst the longest and the steepest cable cars worldwide. On average, it takes visitors 20-30 minutes to finish a ride, depending on the weather conditions. It’s included in entry ticket prices. Read more information & details
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Bridge and 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!
Golden Hands Bridge Tours
HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Golden Bridge and 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!
