Today, both Phu Quoc Island and Golden Hands Bridge are famous tourist attractions in Vietnam. Phu Quoc is the largest island of the country, nestled in the Gulf of Thailand and near the border of Cambodia. It boasts beautiful beaches, plenty of islands, lush forests, an appealing sunset, and the longest cable car in the world. Meanwhile, Golden Hands Bridge lies in Ba Na Hills, an amusement park west of downtown Da Nang, a coastal city in middle Vietnam. The distance between them is around 1,295 kilometers (by road and ferry). In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell visitors all the ways to go from Phu Quoc Island 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:
Phu Quoc Island on Google Maps
Golden Hands Bridge on Google Maps
Going from Phu Quoc Island to Golden Bridge by Flight + Car
Direct Flight from Phu Quoc Island to Da Nang
The fastest way to get to Golden Hands Bridge from Phu Quoc Island is taking a flight to Da Nang and then have a private transfer by car/bus from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills.
A direct flight from Phu Quoc Island to Da Nang will be 1,5 hours long. It’s often operated by Vietjet Air (flight number started with VJ) and potentially by Vietnam Airlines (flight number started with VN). If want to see Golden Hands Bridge on the same day, visitors should choose the earliest flight and then reach the bridge right after arriving at Da Nang.
In Nha Trang, visitors need to go to the Phu Quoc Island International Airport (PQC). This airport is around 10,5 kilometers away from Dong Duong and it’s around 17 kilometers from An Thoi. To get to it, both public transportation and private transfers are possible.
Today, the Cam Ranh International Airport has two terminals: Terminal 2 (T2) for flights to other countries and Terminal 1 (T1) for flights inside Vietnam. To fly to Da Nang, it’s needed to come to Terminal 1. Passengers are advised to be in the airport at least 2 hours before departure, so should leave Hanoi 3-3,5 hours earlier. In addition, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air or Bamboo Airways currently accept online check in (24 hours before) and E-boarding pass at Cam Ranh 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!
Other Flights from Phu Quoc Island to Da Nang
Local airlines in Vietnam (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air,…) also operate flights from Phu Quoc Island to Da Nang with a stop at another city (or airport), such as Ho Chi Minh city, Hanoi,… or even Bangkok in Thailand, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia,… Depending on time and budget, visitors can choose a suitable flight to reach Da Nang from Phu Quoc Island.
If have a stop inside Vietnam, passengers don’t have to change the terminal. In the Phu Quoc Island International Airport (PQC), there is one terminal only for both domestic and international flights for now. In Ho Chi Minh city, particularly Tan Son Nhat International Airport, there are 3 terminals including Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for flights inside Vietnam. After landing, please check carefully that your flight departs from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 (depending on the airline you booked). If same terminal, it would be simple. If have to go to a different terminal, please take a bus or private taxi to reach the right one. In Hanoi, there are two terminals including Terminal 1 for domestic flights. From Phu Quoc Island, passengers will go to this terminal and then just wait here to fly to Da Nang.
If the flight with a stop in another country, make sure that a free visa is applied for your nationality. Those who have a South-east Asian country’s passport, just free to walk to the international transfer zone and then wait for a flight to Da Nang. Visitors from other countries, please check carefully to have a smooth experience.
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!
Other Ways to Go from Phu Quoc Island to Golden Bridge
Phu Quoc – Can Tho – Golden Bridge
Can Tho is the biggest city in the Mekong Delta or the southwest region of Vietnam. So, its traffic connection with the rest of the country is better than Phu Quoc Island, giving more options for tourists.
Visitors can go from Phu Quoc Island to Can Tho city and then take a flight to Da Nang from Can Tho. There is no flight between these places at the moment.
To go to Can Tho from Phu Quoc Island, visitors need to take a ferry to Rach Gia or Ha Tien. Duration of the ferry to Rach Gia is around 3 hours long, and it’s 2,5 hours if go to Ha Tien. Distance from Rach Gia to Can Tho is nearly 105 kilometers. From Ha Tien, it’s 177 kilometers. For that reason, Rach Gia is closer to Can Tho than Ha Tien.
In Can Tho, there is one airport only called ‘Can Tho International Airport’ (code: VCA). This airport has a terminal for both domestic and international flights.
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!
Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City – Golden Bridge
From Phu Quoc Island, visitors can take a ferry to Rach Gia or Ha Tien on the mainland, and then take a car/bus to Ho Chi Minh city. The distance from Ha Tien to Ho Chi Minh city is around 315 kilometers. From Rach Gia, it’s about 236 kilometers. Therefore, Rach Gia is closer to Ho Chi Minh city than Ha Tien. Duration of the one-way transfer from here will be 5 hours long.
From Ho Chi Minh city, the quickest way is taking a flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to Da Nang and then have a private transfer to Golden Hands Bridge in Ba Na Hills. Read more about how to get to Golden Bridge from Ho Chi Minh city
Normally, local bus lines won’t drop off passengers at the airport in Ho Chi Minh city. For that reason, from the bus station (the last stop), it’s needed to take a car/bus/taxi to fly. Once again, please check carefully to know the exact terminal for departure. Flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Da Nang is within Vietnam, so your terminal is Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
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 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!
