Da Nang Ba Na Hills: Golden Bridge tour with lunch

Summary

Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang

Step into cool mountain air as you ride Asia’s longest cable car up to Ba Na Hills from Da Nang. Walk across the famous Golden Bridge held by giant hands, explore French Village’s quirky streets, enjoy a buffet lunch, and find quiet at Linh Ung Pagoda — all with a friendly local guide by your side. It’s an experience you’ll feel long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the cool air — not cold, just enough to make me zip up my jacket as we stepped off the bus at Ba Na Hills. Our guide, Hien, grinned and handed out bottled water before leading us to the cable car. I’d seen photos of this place, but floating above thick jungle in that glass cabin felt unreal. You could hear birds somewhere below, and every so often the clouds would swallow us for a second. Hien pointed out a cluster of red roofs far off — “That’s French Village,” she said, like it was totally normal to have a medieval French town on a Vietnamese mountaintop.

I’ll be honest: I came for the Golden Bridge. It’s one of those things you see online and wonder if it’s actually real. Up close, those giant stone hands look even stranger — mossy and cracked, like they’ve been there forever (though Hien laughed when I asked; “Only since 2018!”). The bridge itself was packed with people taking selfies, but somehow it didn’t ruin it for me. Maybe it was the mist rolling in or just the weirdness of standing in someone’s palm looking out over endless green. I tried to say “Cầu Vàng” properly and got it wrong — Hien smiled anyway.

After wandering through French Village (the bakery smell is no joke), we had time to mess around in Fantasy Park. Not really my thing but watching kids race each other on arcade games made me smile. Lunch was a buffet — lots of options, even veggie stuff — and honestly better than I expected for a big group tour. There was this ginger fish dish I’m still thinking about now. We visited Linh Ung Pagoda too; quiet except for wind chimes and someone burning incense nearby.

By late afternoon my legs were tired but I didn’t really want to leave yet. The ride back down felt slower somehow — maybe just trying to hold onto that view a little longer before heading back into Da Nang traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills Exploration

• Pickup from Da Nang hotels
• Scenic drive to Ba Na Hills
• Cable car ride to the top
• Visit Golden Bridge
• Explore French Village
• Enjoy Fantasy Park rides and games
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• Buffet lunch
• Free time for personal exploration

Top questions

How long does the Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang take?

The tour lasts about one full day including travel time from Da Nang city center.

Is hotel pickup included for this Golden Bridge tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center are included.

Are meals provided during the Ba Na Hills tour?

A buffet lunch is included in the tour price, with vegetarian options available.

Is this tour suitable for children or people using wheelchairs?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What attractions are visited on this Ba Na Hills day trip?

You’ll visit the Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park amusement area, Linh Ung Pagoda, and other sights in Ba Na Hills.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center, round-trip cable car tickets up to Ba Na Hills, entry to Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park games, bottled water throughout the trip, guidance from an experienced English-speaking local guide, travel insurance coverage, plus a buffet lunch with vegetarian dishes before returning comfortably by coach.