Located in the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in Da Nang Vietnam, The Golden Hand Bridge is a popular destination for both domestic and foreign travelers because of its unique design and landscape when seen from there. Let’s hop on a journey with the Indochina Voyages Team to this charming bridge to see why it is famous in Vietnam!
Why is it called “Golden Hand Bridge”?
This is aptly named for its unique design. The shape of the bridge looks like a woman holding a stripe of yellow silk with her hands. These two giant stone hands reaching out from Ba Na Mountain, like a ruin from ancient times, surprise visitors with their unique and spectacular natural look.
Some people say that it is like the hands of God, which is the symbol of the gift that God gave to Vietnam from the ground. This otherworldly design was conceptualized by the Vietnamese architectural firm TA Landscape Architecture, which sought to create a bridge that would captivate visitors and become an iconic landmark.
Is the Golden Bridge in Da Nang worth it?
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang is undoubtedly worth a visit for its sheer beauty and unique design. The 150-meter-long bridge situated at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters above sea level connects the cable car station with nearby gardens. Thereby, visitors can admire the whole scenery of mountains, forests, cable car lines, and villages.
Thanks to its unique architecture, the Golden Bridge is highly regarded in the eyes of architects. It reminds people of the Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia – one of the most unusual bridges all over the world together with its remarkable length and height.
Also, the media predicts that the bridge will become a popular destination as well as a new symbol of Vietnam. Accordingly, more and more travelers all over the world will get excited to reach Golden Bridge Vietnam in the future.
Some interesting facts about this marvelous bridge:
- Despite its iconic status, the Golden Bridge was only recently constructed in 2018, making it a relatively new addition to Vietnam’s list of top tourist attractions.
- The Golden Bridge has gained widespread international recognition, with features and coverage in numerous renowned media outlets, including BBC News, NBC News, CNN, The Guardian, and Street Art Globe.
- The Golden Bridge has been honored as one of the most beautiful structures in the world, drawing comparisons to renowned bridges like the Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia and the Pont Alexandre III in France.
- The bridge’s unique design, with its giant, golden hands emerging from the rocks to support the walkway, has been praised as an architectural masterpiece and a true work of art.
However, due to its famous and unique design, it attracts a huge of tourists come to visit every year so it become quite touristy. However, if you are a curious traveler or photographer, the opportunity to witness this architectural marvel and capture its splendor is a rewarding experience that keeps drawing people to this iconic attraction.
Different photo angles
From the middle of the giant hand
It is the best photo angle but you need to be lucky enough when there is no visitor around. However, it seems unlikely these days due to the large number of visitors coming every day. Therefore, you need to plan for that such as sleeping overnight in Ba Na Hills, waking up early, waiting for the right moment to capture, or interfering with the Photoshop application.
From the right of the bridge
As soon as you step down the elevator, look to the right of the bridge, it is one of my favorite photo angles. It is where you can get a panoramic view of giant hands. Still, you can take the camera outside the railing to get the road below the hands.
From a corner of the bridge
If you cannot wait for the crowds, you can take a narrow angle of the bridge. You can still show to everybody on Facebook where everyone desires to visit.
From the bottom up
If you are a fan of photography and the spectacular scenery, you can shoot from the bottom with the flower garden. It is for sure a unique angle with the whole hands towards the blue sky.
A single-hand photo
In this case, you should be in the middle building of the bridge, taking from the base of the giant hand through the window glass for a perfect single-hand photo.
How to get there?
To reach the Danang Golden Bridge, you have to buy a ticket and take the cable car to Sun World Ba Na Hills. Ba Na Hills is located 40km from Danang City, and you can choose to get there by private car or rental motorbike.
The entrance fee to Sun World Ba Na Hills is 550,000 VND for children under 1.3 meters in height and 700,000 VND for adults – this fee already covers the visit to the Golden Bridge.
Before you go
Best time to visit: The best time to visit the Golden Bridge in Da Nang is during the dry season, which typically runs from March to August. This ensures clear skies and pleasant weather for your visit.
Entrance fee: As mentioned earlier, the entrance fee to Sun World Ba Na Hills, which includes access to the Golden Bridge, is 550,000 VND for children under 1.3 meters and 700,000 VND for adults.
Open time: The Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, including the Golden Bridge, is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Suggested Vietnam tours including Da Nang
- Grand Sensational Vietnam 20 Days
- Vietnam Cultural Highlights 14 Days
- Da Nang Luxury Beach Vacation 4 Days
In conclusion, if Da Nang is one of your destinations in your Vietnam itinerary 2 weeks, do not miss the Golden Bridge with its impressive design on the peak of Ba Na Hills. It is where you can get immersed in the spectacular view as well as take many beautiful photos.
From Indochina Voyages Team
