Hue is one of three famous cities in central Vietnam (two others are Da Nang and Hoi An). It played its role as Vietnam’s capital before 1945. That’s why it boasts a collection of grand imperial buildings. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell visitors all the ways to go from Hue to Golden Hands Bridge, another must see attraction in the area.
Related posts:
- How to Get to Golden Hands Bridge from Da Nang
- How to Get to Golden Hands Bridge from Hoi An
- How to Get to Golden Hands Bridge from Ho Chi Minh City
Contents
- 1 About Golden Hands Bridge Vietnam
- 2 Golden Hands Bridge on Google Maps
- 3 Hue City on Google Maps
- 4 Distance between Hue City and Golden Bridge
- 5 Going from Hue to Golden Hands Bridge by Car/Bus
- 6 Going from Hue to Golden Bridge by Train + Car/Bus
- 7 Cable Cars to Golden Hands Bridge
- 8 Golden Hands Bridge Tours
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
Hue City on Google Maps
Distance between Hue City and Golden Bridge
In the north-central coastal region of Vietnam, Hue is a large city in terms of area (4947,11 km2). Its center refers to districts near the Imperial City (or the Royal Palace). Although Lang Co and Chan May cruise port are within this city. The distance from them to Da Nang is shorter than to its city center.
On the other side, Golden Hands Bridge is located within Ba Na Hills, a theme park on top of the mountain, west of Da Nang city downtown. That’s why its elevation is 1,414 meters. To reach it, visitors need to take the cable car. The closest cable car station to it is the Marseille Station (the upper station of the line from the Hoi An Station).
The distance from Hue city center to Golden Hands Bridge at Ba Na Hills is nearly 115 kilometers by the expressway and around 100 kilometers by north-south highway + tunnels.
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!
Going from Hue to Golden Hands Bridge by Car/Bus
Roundtrip Transfer from Hue to Golden Bridge
The distance between Hue and Golden Hands Bridge (Ba Na Hills) is nearly 115 kilometers. If going by a private car/bus, the drive will be 2,5-3 hours long by the expressway through Bach Ma national park, and will be 3-3,5 hours long by the highway (QL1A or AH1). So, the total duration of a roundtrip is 5-7 hours.
After coming to Ba Na Hills, visitors need to walk to the cable car station and then ride the cable car to Golden Hands Bridge. If interested in the bridge only, 1,5-2 hours are enough. Spend more time if want to see other stunning attractions around this park (opening until 10:00 pm). On busy days, the van/bus can drop off passengers in the parking lot near its main entrance, but it’s not for smaller vehicles. Cars have to park in further lots and to get from one of them to the main entrance, there is a free shuttle bus or buggy to take. This transfer won’t be long.
We recommend departing from Hue in the morning to arrive at Ba Na Hills before lunch. After visiting Golden Hands Bridge and other places, visitors can have lunch. In the afternoon, take the cable car down to the base of the hills and then drive back to Hue.
Currently, there is no public transportation or shuttle buses available to go from Hue city center to Golden Hands Bridge at Ba Na Hills.
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!
Hue to Da Nang/Hoi An Transfer via Golden Bridge
Golden Bridge is one of the attractions between Hue and Da Nang. Therefore, on the way to get from Hue to Da Nang (or vice versa), visitors can stop at the bridge for visiting.
If going by private car/bus via the expressway (La Son – Tuy Loan expressway), it takes visitors 2,5-3 hours to get from Hue city center to Ba Na Hills. Because this expressway runs through a national park, the natural sceneries are so stunning. Visitors will see majestic mountain ranges with dense forests, rocky rivers, waterfalls, pretty valleys, and the clouds round their summits.
After coming to Ba Na Hills, visitors need to walk to the cable car station and then ride the cable car to Golden Hands Bridge. If interested in the bridge only, 1,5-2 hours are enough. Spend more time if want to see other stunning attractions around this park (opening until 10:00 pm). On busy days, the van/bus can drop off passengers in the parking lot near its main entrance, but it’s not for smaller vehicles. Cars have to park in further lots and to get from one of them to the main entrance, there is a free shuttle bus or buggy to take. This transfer won’t be long.
From the base of Ba Na Hills, the drive to Da Nang city center or My Khe beach is 45-60 minutes long, depending on traffic and weather (the distance is 24-30 kilometers). Local companies and drivers often don’t require an additional fee to drop off in these areas.
The distance from Ba Na Hills to Hoi An is longer, particularly 40-50 kilometers. It takes visitors around 1 hour to go from the hills to this city by car/bus.
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!
Going from Hue to Golden Bridge by Train + Car/Bus
Visitors can take the train from Hue to Da Nang and then have a private transfer from Da Nang’s train station to Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills. Duration of the train ride is 3,5-4 hours, including stopping for a short while at two small stations on the way – Lang Co Station and Hai Van Station. We recommend taking the earliest train, in order to have time enough to reach out and visit Golden Hands Bridge.
To buy train tickets from Hue to Da Nang, visitors can buy at counters in the Hue Railway Station or on the official website of the Vietnam Railways (https://dsvn.vn/). If plan to go on the weekend, please purchase a ticket as early as possible (because local workers go home or back to work on these days). We recommend selecting a seat in an air-conditioned coach and by the window to see beautiful sceneries along the track.
In Hue, visitors need to reach the Hue Railway Station in the south end of Le Loi Street (near the junction of Bui Thi Xuan Street). Because it’s within the city center, visitors can walk, take a taxi/car/bus, or use public transportation to get there. Passengers are advised to be here at least 1 hour before departure.
The train ride from Hue to Da Nang brings one of the best experiences in Vietnam. Visitors will see scenic landscapes and everyday life of local people along the track. If take a flight or a bus, these slices of Vietnam will be missed. Between Lang Co and Da Nang, the train goes along the coastline of Hai Van Pass which has wild sandy beaches, lush forests, sheer rocky cliffs, and blue sea, offering a stunning journey.
In Da Nang, the train will arrive at the Da Nang Railway Station on Hai Phong Street, within the city center. The distance from here to Sun World Ba Na Hills is around 25 kilometers. Read how to get to Golden Bridge from Da Nang train station
Visitors should book a roundtrip transfer from the Da Nang Railway Station to Golden Hands Bridge. It’s free to drop off in the hotel within Da Nang city center or My Khe beach area.
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
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 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 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!
