Danang Golden Bridge
Among the many bridges that merits celebration in Vietnam, Danang Golden Bridge is probably the most recognizable one. Its unique design resembling lifted by two giant hands and the golden yellow hue of this pedestrian bridge make it both photo perfect and a great place for sightseeing.
Location
Danang Golden Bridge is situated in a prime location within the Ba Na Hills, an enchanting entertainment and tourism complex in Danang City, Vietnam. Elevated at 1,400 meters above sea level, the bridge features stunning golden-hued railings and an intricate, winding design that spans 150 meters in length.
Golden Bridge - Photo: Instagram @travelingtheworld
Since its completion in 2018, the Golden Bridge has emerged as a new symbol of Danang, attracting thousands of international tourists eager to see Vietnam's iconic bridge. Its architectural brilliance has inspired similar structures around the globe, contributing to its fame on an international scale.
Danang Golden Bridge - Standing On The Clouds
Since its inauguration, the Golden Bridge has hosted numerous significant events, including the popular fashion show, Fashion Voyage.
Fashion show hosted by Chung Thanh Phong - A celebrated Vietnamese fashion designer - Photo: vnexpress.net
As one of the most picturesque locations in Vietnam, the bridge is frequently dotted with FlyCams capturing breathtaking shots, along with travel bloggers, celebrities, and couples taking stunning panoramic photographs. Many images have gained fame on social media platforms. Notably, a photo of the Golden Bridge taken by Tran Tuan Viet won the Agora Architecture Award in 2020.
Golden Bridge - Photo: Instagram @sineyes
The Meaning of Golden Bridge
Known as "Cầu Vàng" in Vietnamese, the Golden Bridge's yellow structure is supported by two enormous hands, symbolizing a divine connection between nature and humanity. This imagery conveys the idea that God is offering a gift from the earth.
Weather and Best Time To Visit
Situated high in the mountains at about 1,400 meters above sea level, the weather at the Golden Bridge is cool and temperate throughout the year. During the rainy season, expect mist and fog. For those wishing to capture stunning photos in clear skies, the ideal visiting period is between March and September, with June to August being the warmest and most popular time for tourists.
Interesting Facts
- The bridge spans only 150 meters.
- There are few places in Vietnam that rival the aerial views from the Golden Bridge, showcasing both the lush forests and the coastal beauty of Danang City.
- Due to its remarkable artistic value, the Danang Golden Bridge quickly became one of Vietnam's top tourist attractions, despite being relatively new.
- The Golden Bridge has been featured in several renowned newspapers and travel magazines worldwide, including BBC News, NBC News, CNN, The Guardian, and Street Art Globe.
- It has received accolades as one of the most beautiful structures in the world, comparable to iconic sites like the Langkawi Sky Bridge in Malaysia and the Pont Alexandre III in France.
How To Get There
To visit the Danang Golden Bridge, you'll need to purchase a ticket and take the cable car to Sun World Ba Na Hills. Ba Na Hills is approximately 40 kilometers from Danang City and can be accessed by private car or rental motorbike. As of 2025, the entrance fee to Sun World Ba Na Hills is 600,000 VND for children under 1.3 meters tall and 800,000 VND for adults. This fee includes access to the Golden Bridge.
Useful Information
- Location: Sun World Bana Hills
- Best for: All visitors
- Entrance: 600,000-750,000
- Hours: 8:00-18:00, Everyday
- Distance to city center: 18.4km (11.4 mi)
Sun World Ba Na Hills
Sun World Ba Na Hills is an exotic theme park with lots of recreational amenities perched on a high mountain (1487m above the sea level) in the outskirts.
Danang Marble Mountains
Driving 9km south of Danang city center on the famous beachfront boulevard Truong Sa, travelers can find one of the most popular attractions of the region, the Marble mountains. It is a group of five marble and limestone mountains, named after the five elements of the ancient oriental philosophy: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Son Tra Peninsula
Only 13 km away from the center of Da Nang City, Son Tra Peninsula belongs to Son Tra District. This is a typical Vietnam tourism magnet along the coastline: fantastic, untouched natural scene with transparent sea, white sand, and mysterious primitive jungle with a vast diversity of plants and animals.
