Da Nang: Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains & Dragon Bridge Full Day
Five stops in one day: the Golden Bridge, a 67-meter Buddha, and why Da Nang's Dragon Bridge matters
You're picked up from your hotel at 7:30am and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you take the world's longest cable car to the Golden Bridge and its famous stone hands. After lunch at a local restaurant, you visit Vietnam's tallest Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula, photograph the Dragon Bridge spanning Da Nang's river, and explore the caves and pagodas of Marble Mountains. The tour includes all entrance fees, cable car tickets, lunch, and a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, returning you to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Step-by-step itinerary
Ba Na Hills and Da Nang Highlights
- Pick up from hotel in Hoi An or Da Nang
- Drive to Ba Na Hills
- Take cable car to Golden Bridge
- Visit Golden Bridge and surroundings
- Return by cable car
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Giant Lady Buddha Statue at Linh Ung Pagoda
- Stop at Dragon Bridge for photos
- Explore Marble Mountains and caves
- Return to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An
- Ba Na Hills Entry included 1h
- Marble Mountains Entry included 1h 15m
- Son Tra Mountain Entry included 40m
- Dragon Bridge Entry included 10m
What’s included
Your day includes private vehicle pickup from your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel at 7:30am, cable car access to Ba Na Hills with admission to the Golden Bridge and Linh Ung Pagoda complex, lunch at a local restaurant, entry to the Lady Buddha statue on Son Tra Peninsula, time at the Dragon Bridge for photos, entrance to Marble Mountains with elevator access, all entrance fees and tickets, bottled water throughout the day, and an English-speaking guide who explains the history and spiritual significance of each site before returning you to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Times
- Every day 07:30
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The experience
What makes the Golden Bridge worth the cable car ride up Ba Na Hills? It's the giant stone hands cradling the walkway: 148 meters of polished wood suspended at 1,414 meters above sea level, with the Flower Garden and Linh Ung Pagoda built into the same complex. The cable car itself holds two Guinness World Records: it's the longest in the world at over 5,000 meters, and the altitude shift means you move through four seasons in a single day. Spring in the morning, summer at noon, autumn in the afternoon. The air changes. The light changes. By the time you step onto that bridge, you've already traveled through a climate that most places take months to show you.
After the Golden Bridge, the day shifts to the coast. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, then you're driven to Son Tra Peninsula to see the Lady Buddha statue: Vietnam's tallest Buddha, sitting on the mountainside facing the sea with 17 floors inside the statue itself, each one holding 21 different Buddha figures. The scale of it doesn't register until you're standing in front of it. Then comes the Dragon Bridge, Da Nang's symbol, a steel dragon that spans the Han River and lights up at night. You'll have time to photograph the whole structure and the modern city skyline behind it. Last stop is Marble Mountains, five limestone and marble hills named after the five elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth. There are natural caves to explore, a pagoda inside the rock, and views back over the city and ocean from the peaks.
The tour starts with hotel pickup at 7:30am from either Da Nang or Hoi An, and the driver handles all the logistics. Cable car tickets, entrance fees, the timing between stops. You get a private car or minivan with an English-speaking guide, bottled water throughout the day, and lunch included. It's a full day, roughly eight to nine hours, but the movement between sites means you're not sitting in one place long enough to feel rushed. The guide explains the spiritual and historical significance of each location as you go, so you're not just collecting photos.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Da Nang's most recognizable landmarks in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing between sites: the private vehicle and guide handle all logistics, which is what makes five stops fit into one itinerary.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the full tour?
Approximately 8 to 9 hours from pickup to return, starting at 7:30am.
What's included in the price?
Private vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance tickets, cable car tickets at Ba Na Hills, elevator tickets at Marble Mountains, lunch at a local restaurant, and bottled water.
Is the Golden Bridge accessible if I have mobility concerns?
The Golden Bridge itself is a flat 148-meter walkway. Access to Ba Na Hills is by cable car. Marble Mountains involves climbing stairs and exploring caves, so moderate physical fitness is recommended.
Can I do this tour from Hoi An?
Yes, hotel pickup is available from both Da Nang and Hoi An. The drive to Ba Na Hills takes longer from Hoi An, so confirm timing when booking.
What's the best time of day to photograph the Golden Bridge?
Morning light is clearest at that altitude. The tour arrives mid-morning, which is ideal for photos before midday crowds.
Is lunch included, and are there dietary options?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. Inform the operator of dietary restrictions when booking.
What's the weather like at Ba Na Hills?
Ba Na Hills is cooler than Da Nang city: average temperatures range from 17 to 20°C (62–68°F). Bring a light jacket, as it can be breezy at altitude.
Da Nang: Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains & Dragon Bridge Full Day
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