The Golden Bridge in Vietnam
The Golden Bridge, called Cau Vang in Vietnamese, is a pedestrian bridge on the slopes of Ba Na Hills, near Da Nang. Two oversized hands, shaped to look like weathered stone, appear to hold up a golden walkway that curves along the mountainside. The bridge is about 150 m long.
It opened in 2018 or 2019, and it is part of the Ba Na Hills resort, not a public bridge in Da Nang. You reach it by cable car after buying a Ba Na Hills ticket, and the bridge itself needs no separate ticket. If you are looking for the golden bridge with the fire-breathing dragon in the city, that is the Dragon Bridge.
Our picks: Golden Bridge tours
Every tour here includes the Golden Bridge visit. The standard day trip is the simple choice, and the private tour suits you if you want your own pace on the bridge.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private Ba Na Hills tour from Hoi An
- Private guide
- Private round-trip transport
- Entry and return cable car
Your own guide and vehicle from Hoi An to the Golden Bridge, with entry and the return cable car paid for. A fit if you want a pace of your own at the top.
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Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An
- Cable car and entry
- Golden Bridge visit
- Guide and hotel transfer
Ba Na Hills entry and the return cable car are in the price, with a guide and air-conditioned transport. Fast track, the wax museum and the wine cellar cost extra.
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Small-group Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge day
- Cable car (with that option)
- Guide and bottled water
- Air-conditioned coach
Pick the cable car option and the Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park games, French Village and gardens are covered. Lunch comes with its own option.
Check availability →Ba Na Hills tours with the Golden Bridge
Day trips, entry tickets and combined tours that include the bridge, with live prices and availability.
Golden hand bridge: how it looks
What stands out when you walk it.
The hand bridge is a short walk, but the setting makes it. The hands rise from the hillside, and a golden path sweeps between them above a terraced flower garden. Cloud drifts across the slope, and on a clear day you look over forest and valley toward the coast. The bridge lies at about 1,414 m above sea level, which is not the height above the valley floor.
The bridge stands in the middle area of the mountain, where the gardens are too. The French Village sits higher, in the summit area. You can combine the bridge with a stroll through the gardens, then continue to the village. Plan some flexibility for the time you spend on the bridge, because weather and crowds change from day to day.
How to reach the Golden Bridge
By cable car, from the foot of the mountain.
From Da Nang
Travel to the foot of the mountain by taxi, the free shuttle or your own vehicle. The drive takes about 40 to 50 minutes.
From Da Nang to Ba Na Hills →Which cable car
The line from Hoi An station to Marseille leads to the middle area with the bridge and the gardens. The line from Champa to Taiga goes straight to the summit area. You may not be able to choose any line you like, so ask at the station.
Cable car lines →Entry
The bridge is part of the basic ticket. There is no separate bridge ticket. A multi-day ticket works for up to 3 consecutive days after you convert it at the counter.
No access from outside
The bridge cannot be reached from a public road, and you cannot walk it outside the park's opening hours.
The gardens next to the bridge
A good reason to take your time.
Le Jardin d'Amour, the garden zone near the bridge, covers about 21,000 square meters and is split into 9 differently designed gardens. Which flowers are in bloom changes with the season, so do not plan around one particular species. The gardens are part of the basic ticket, like the bridge and the French Village, and they sit in the middle area of the mountain.
The garden zone and the Debay wine cellar are both in the middle area, not in the French Village. The cellar is a paid extra, from VND 100,000 with a drink, and it is covered on the French Village page as a nearby sight.
Fog, clouds and the view
Why the weather decides your photos.
Cloud and fog can hide the horizon, and nothing guarantees a clear photo. They appear most often from about October to February, and the view can change within a single day. Morning temperatures on the mountain are around 18 to 22 °C, midday around 24 to 26 °C, and after 19:00 the air cools to about 14 to 16 °C.
Bring a light rain layer and something warm. Fog is part of the scene too, and in the mist the hands and the golden path can dissolve into the cloud. If the view is closed in when you arrive, wait a little before you leave. The weather page shows monthly rainfall for Da Nang and what to expect on the mountain.
Make the most of the bridge
Simple ways to plan the visit.
| If you want | Plan |
|---|---|
| A clear view | Look at the forecast and keep a spare hour; fog can lift |
| Comfort | Pack a light layer; the evening air drops to about 14 to 16 °C |
| A relaxed day | Combine the bridge with the gardens and the village |
| Transport handled | A day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An |
For most visitors, the bridge works best as one stop in a full day on the mountain, together with the gardens and the village. Park hours are 08:00 to 22:00, with changes possible, so check on the day.
Plan the rest of your trip
What else is on the mountain.
Golden Bridge Vietnam: frequently asked questions
Where is the Golden Bridge in Vietnam?
It is at Ba Na Hills, on a mountain west of Da Nang. It is a footbridge inside the resort, reached by cable car.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Golden Bridge?
No. The bridge is part of the basic Ba Na Hills ticket, which also covers the cable car, the village and the gardens.
How long is the Golden Bridge?
The bridge is about 150 m long. The two giant hands under the walkway are part of the design.
Is the Golden Bridge always foggy?
No, but fog and cloud are common, especially from about October to February. A clear view is not guaranteed on any day.
Is the Golden Bridge the same as the Dragon Bridge?
No. The Dragon Bridge crosses the Han River in Da Nang and puts on a fire and water show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Golden Bridge is on the mountain.