Da Nang: Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Buffet

Summary

Ba Na Hills cable car rides Golden Bridge strolls buffet lunch

You’ll ride Southeast Asia’s longest cable car above lush forest, walk across Da Nang’s famous Golden Bridge held by giant hands, sample local dishes at a buffet lunch, and wander through quirky French villages with your guide nearby. Expect both lively crowds and quiet moments—plus hotel pickup so you don’t have to worry about getting there.

What’s the experience like?

"If you’re scared of heights, just look at the clouds instead," our guide Minh grinned as we squeezed into the cable car at Da Nang. Honestly, I was a little nervous — that thing just kept going up and up, gliding over this thick green jungle. You could see all the way to the city if you pressed your face to the glass (which I did, smudging it a bit — sorry Minh). The air smelled like rain even though it wasn’t raining yet. There were families chattering in Vietnamese and kids pointing out monkeys below. It felt like everyone was half excited, half holding their breath.

The Golden Bridge is… well, it’s hard to explain until you’re actually standing on it. Those giant stone hands really do look like they’ve been there forever, holding up this gold ribbon in the clouds. Minh told us some people come just for wedding photos — I get why. It was busy but not overwhelming; people took turns for pictures and then kind of lingered, staring at the fog drifting through the hills. At one point I leaned on the rail and just listened — you could hear temple bells somewhere far off, mixed with laughter from the French Village below.

Lunch was this wild buffet — honestly more food than I knew what to do with. There was a woman carving roast pork who smiled when I tried to ask what sauce to use (I definitely picked wrong but she laughed). After that we wandered through Le Jardin D’amour and peeked into the wine cellar (it’s chilly in there), then caught another cable car up to where everything gets a bit surreal: fake snow drifting past pastel buildings, street performers dancing in feathered hats. My nephew dragged me onto the Alpine Coaster — still have bruises from gripping so tight — and we ended up in Fantasy Park where I lost him for twenty minutes in Dinosaur Land.

We left around three, tired but sort of giddy. On the way down Minh pointed out Linh Ung Pagoda again and told us about his favorite noodle shop back in Da Nang (he wrote it on my phone). The whole day felt both big and small at once — lots of noise and color but also these weirdly quiet moments where you just watch clouds move over Ba Na Hills. I still think about that view from the bridge sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ba Na Hills sightseeing and activities

• Hotel pickup by minivan
• Ride Dream Stream Cable Car
• Visit Golden Bridge and wine cellar
• Explore Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung pagoda
• Take second Cable Car to French Village
• See Campanile and Nine Floor Goddess Shrine
• Visit Tombstone Temple and Square Du Dome
• Watch Carnival Performance Show
• Ride Alpine Coaster (free)
• Enjoy buffet lunch at restaurant
• Explore Fantasy Park and Fairy Forest
• Discover Dinosaur Park and 5D Wild West
• Enjoy 4D Death Race and 3D Mega 360
• Return to Cable Car for departure

Top questions

How long does it take to get from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills?

It usually takes about 45 minutes by minivan or bus from Da Nang city center to Ba Na Hills.

Is lunch included on this Ba Na Hills day tour?

Yes, a buffet lunch with soft drinks is included during your visit.

Are cable car tickets included in the price?

Yes, round-trip tickets for both cable cars are covered as part of your booking.

What time does hotel pickup start for this tour?

Pickup is between 7:45 am and 8:30 am from your hotel lobby in Da Nang.

Can children join this Golden Bridge tour?

Yes, it's suitable for all ages—infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transfers.

What attractions are visited besides Golden Bridge?

You’ll see Le Jardin D’amour gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda, French Village, Fantasy Park, and more.

Is there free time at Ba Na Hills or is it guided all day?

You’ll have time to explore areas like Fantasy Park on your own after main stops with your guide.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned hotel pickup from Da Nang, round-trip cable car tickets for both routes across Ba Na Hills’ forests, entry fees for all attractions including Fantasy Park and Le Jardin D’amour gardens, bottled water throughout the trip, plus a generous buffet lunch with soft drinks before heading back in mid-afternoon.