Ba Na Hills: A Fantastical Escape Above Da Nang
Perched majestically at 1,487 meters above sea level, Ba Na Hills is a surreal mountain resort that offers a perfect escape from the coastal heat of Da Nang. Originally a French colonial hill station, it has been transformed into a fantastical world of stunning architecture, thrilling rides, and serene landscapes. It’s a place where you can feel like you’ve been transported to a different country, or even a different planet.
The World’s Most Impressive Cable Car
Your adventure begins with a ride on one of the resort’s spectacular cable cars. These aren’t just a way to get to the top; they are an experience in themselves. The Toc Tien Waterfall – L’Indochine cable car holds a world record for the longest single-rope system, offering breathtaking views of lush forests and cascading waterfalls as you ascend through the clouds.
A World of Wonders
Once you reach the top, a world of enchanting attractions awaits.
- The Golden Bridge: This is the jewel of Ba Na Hills. A magnificent golden bridge held aloft by two giant, moss-covered stone hands, it seems to float in the sky. Walking along its 150-meter length offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the mountains and pristine forest below.
- French Village: Step back in time to a charming, reconstructed French village. With its elegant stone churches, classic squares, and quaint hotels, it’s a wonderfully romantic and picturesque place to stroll.
- Fantasy Park: Inspired by the novels of Jules Verne, this amusement park is a perfect destination for families. It offers a wide range of thrilling rides and games, from the exhilarating Alpine Coaster to a lively indoor entertainment world.
- Linh Ung Pagoda: For a moment of quiet reflection, visit this beautiful pagoda. A colossal 24-meter-tall white Buddha statue watches over the hills, offering a sense of peace and a truly spectacular view.
Le Jardin d’Amour should not be missed discovering a romantic flower garden – Le Jardin D’Amour. 9 gardens in Le Jardin D’Amour are 9 interesting stories in 9 unique architectural styles. These create a poetic and colorful space.
Debay Ancient Wine Cellar is an unique work built by French architects and was dug deep in Ba Na Mountain. This Ancient Cellar is 100m long and always kept at ideal temperature from 16 degree to 20 degree Celsius.
Funicular the first and unique funicular in Vietnam takes you to D’Amour Flower Garden, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda – should not be missed attractions in Ba Na hills tour.
Linh Ung Pagoda located on a hilly terrain with romantic view, Linh Ung Pagoda is revered as the masterpiece in terms of architecture, artistic and religious value.
Fantasy Park As the ideal destination for the whole family, Fantasy Park has been built and designed on the inspiration from two famous novels “Journey To The Center Of The Earth” and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” of a French Author Jules Verne. This park opens a lively and attractive entertainment world with many games exciting funny and surprised feelings for the children.
Alpine Coaster the first of its kind, boasting two double spiral curves, this widely attractive and popular experience is perfect for anyone keen for speed.
Golden Bridge perched on the slope of Ba Na Mountain, the 150-meters-long bridge was intended as a walkway in the sky, amid the foggy hills of the mountain.
Golden Bridge is designed very impressively, drawing an arc in the middle of the sky, nearly 150 meters long, sited more than 1,400 meters above sea level. Giant hands hold up a narrow, Golden Bridge, sprouting from the hillside, the hands look aged and weathered.
Standing in the golden bridge, you see the pristine forest stretching out and panoramic view of Da Nang City.
Wax Statue Museum is the biggest wax statue museum in Vietnam with many impressive wax statues of the famous characters in a lot of fields like as movie, music, sport and politics, etc.
Take an extra layer or two whatever time of year you visit – when it’s 36°C on the coast, it could be 15°C on the mountain. Cloud and mist also cling to the hill top, so if you can, try to visit Ba Na Hills on a clear day.
Mountain tracks lead to waterfalls and viewing points. Near the top is the Linh Ung Pagoda (2004) and a colossal 24m-high white seated Buddha that’s visible for miles around.
People come to Ba Na hills resort for many reasons but no one can deny that the rejuvenating atmosphere and the wonderful scenery of Ba Na influence them the most when deciding to come to this unique land.
Remember that Ba Na Hills is a massive complex, and you won’t be able to see everything in one day. Prioritize the attractions that interest you the most and be prepared for a long but rewarding day of walking and exploring.
