Where else can you find a place that combines the majestic beauty of the mountains with the ancient features of a European city? Come to Ba Na Hills to enjoy this 2-in-1 experience!
Making a big hit around the world, winning many awards, and breaking world records, Ba Na Hills deserves to be the place to explore and enjoy your vacation.
1. Ba Na Hills’ Overview
Ba Na Hills are located at an altitude of about 1,414 m above sea level on Ba Na Mountain—an ideal location to admire the majestic natural scenery and enjoy the cool atmosphere.
Ba Na is about 40km from the center of Da Nang City to the southwest.
Address: Sun World Ba Na Hills is situated in An Son village, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
2. Who manages Ba Na Hills?
Ba Na Hills has been under the management of Sun Group Vietnam since 2007, following the decision by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City. Since then, many important works have been built and are now famous both in the country and abroad.
In 2009, Ba Na Cable Car Service Joint Stock Company completed the first cable car route, Suoi Mo – Ba Na. Up to now, Sun World Ba Na Hills has five cable car routes to fulfill the cable system in this area, including Suoi Mo – Ba Na, Debay – Morin, Toc Tien Waterfall – L’Indochine, Hoi An – Marseille, Bordeaux – Louvre.
The cable cars cater to the transportation needs of tourists, with a total capacity of nearly 7,000 passengers per hour.
Following that, numerous new projects were constructed, including a 21,000 m² indoor entertainment area, Fantasy Park, a mountain train, and a French Village.
In June 2018, in Ba Na, another Golden Bridge project, also known as the Golden Hands Bridge or Giant Hand Bridge, was unveiled.
3. Does Ba Na Hills have a pool?
Yes, it does. The swimming pool is located in the Mercure hotel, resembling a lavish and magnificent castle within the French Village complex of Ba Na Hills. The swimming pool features a unique architecture that simulates the luxury of ancient European nobility.
4. Transportation to Ba Na Hills
Here are some ways to move to Ba Na Hill from the Da Nang city center.
4.1. Taxi from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills
The one-way taxi fare is approximately 600,000 VND, and the round-trip fare is from 1,000,000 VND, with a 4-hour waiting period.
4.2. Tourist Bus Da Nang
– Fares: about 150,000 VND round trip and 100,000 VND 1 way.
– Departure time: go to Ba Na Hill at around 8:30 am – 8:30 am; Return to the city at 15:30-16:30 (depending on the group schedule).
– Time to move: about 60-70 minutes.
– For this one, please contact the receptionist to know the correct time to pick up and the correct rate.
This type of transportation is not recommended for luxury travelers and who do not have much time.
4.3. Private car
You can book a private car with a professional driver who specializes in serving international tourists, ensuring better care and door-to-door service.
The price is 1,100,000 VND per sedan car from the hotel in Da Nang’s city center for a 2-way trip. If your hotel is located on the beach in Da Nang, you can expect to pay more than this rate. But it is worth getting a private service.
4.4. Rent a motorbike from Da Nang to Ba Na Hills
The rental price ranges from 150,000 VND to 350,000 VND per motorbike per day, depending on the type of vehicle.
Rental motorbikes often have little gas, so it’s a good idea to ask the owner for the address of the nearest gas station.
To rent a motorbike, you need to prepare an ID card or passport, an A1 driving license (Vietnamese license), and a deposit (about VND 500,000 / motorbike).
5. Tour to visit Ba Na Hills
Currently, many companies offer tours to visit Ba Na Hills, with prices ranging from 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 VND/person; child tickets are typically lower, at around 1,000,000 – 2,500,000 VND/person, departing from Da Nang or Hoi An.
Ba Na Hills tours from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are about 5,000,000 – 9,000,000 VND/person. Sometimes, you can get a few promotional and cheap tours.
6. Where to buy Ba Na Hills tickets?
If you travel with a package tour to visit Ba Na, tickets are often included. The guide will get them for you.
If you go to Ba Na Hills by yourself, you can buy tickets directly at the ticket counters at the foot of the hills, and you can also buy tickets online through the website: https://ticket.sunworld.vn.
Ticket price to visit Ba Na Hills:
- Adults and children over 1m3 tall: 750,000 VND; For Danang people: 400,000 VND.
- Children from 1m – 1m3: 600,000 VND; For Danang people: 300,000 VND.
- Children under 1m tall: Free.
- Entrance ticket price includes a 2-way cable car, mountain train, wine cellar, Le Jardin flower garden, and most of the games in Fantasy Park.
Note: For Da Nang residents, when purchasing tickets, they must present their permanent residency in Da Nang. For children, a birth certificate is required to receive a promotion.
If you want to visit the Wax Museum, the ticket price is 100,000 VND/ adult, and the same applies for children over 1m3.
Opening hours: 8:00 – 18:30 every day of the week.
7. What to see in Ba Na Hills?
At the top of Ba Na Hills is the leading destination, covering a lot of places to visit. I recommend spending around 20–30 minutes exploring the area at the foot of Ba Na, as it features numerous lovely buildings that are great for photos.
Now, we will explore buildings and scenery on the hilltop.
7.1. Ba Na Hills French Village
The French village is a famous feature of Ba Na that attracts the most tourists. The bold European architecture, with its majestic ancient style, makes you feel as though you are lost in Europe.
7.2. Ba Na Hills Wax Museum
When visiting the wax museum, you can see famous figures from around the world and Vietnam with your own eyes. Please note that the ticket price to visit Ba Na Hills is not included in the admission fee for this site.
7.3. Golden Bridge
Although it was put into operation in 2018, the popularity of this bridge has spread worldwide. Leaning against the cliff and overlooking the sea at an altitude of 1,400m, it feels like being wrapped in two giant hands carved from stone. The design is ideal for sightseeing and photography.
7.4. Le Jardin d’Amour flower garden
This site is also known as the Flower Garden of Love, spanning an area of nearly 21,000 square meters. The nine gardens at Le Jardin D’Amour are nine interesting stories set in 9 different unique architectural styles, creating a poetic and colorful space.
- Suoi Mo Garden: A beautiful flower garden with a combination of fresh Aparang and Kim Cam flowers, sloping terrain, and sweeping views.
- Garden of Eden: This is an ideal place to watch the sunrise, the place where the heavens and the earth of Danang meet. A garden in Ba Na Hills boasts a stunning and unique bellflower carpet.
- Mystery Garden: A maze is set up to challenge visitors to conquer it while enjoying the charm.
- Uyen Uong Garden: French architecture is expressed through delicate architecture with vivid and attractive patterns and textures.
- Garden of Thoughts: This garden, Le Jardin D’amour Da Nang’s flower garden, is created from an endless hourglass flow imbued with Western thought.
- Garden of Myths: This place was inspired by Mount Olympus, with its sacred gods, and the steep hills of Athens.
- The Garden of Memory: The four gods here represent the four seasons that flow alternately with time, evoking memories of past experiences.
- Sacred Garden: Couples who love each other should not miss this place, as it is blessed by the gods of love, where vows are made, romance flourishes, and emotions run deep with love.
- Vineyard: The landscape design and greenery are arranged to recreate a vineyard in the South of France.
Luckily, some signboards show you the way to visit each of these gardens.
7.5. Debay Wine Cellar
The Debay wine cellar was built by the French through the mountain on Ba Na peak in 1923. After being destroyed by war bombs, this unique cellar has been restored. During the journey to visit the wine cellar, you will enjoy a glass of wine. If anyone doesn’t drink alcohol, they will be offered another drink at the Debay bar next door. Drinks can be extra charged.
8. What games are available at Ba Na Hills?
Not only visit the scenery, but you can also play exciting games in Ba Na.
8.1. Fantasy Park
Fantasy Park is the largest indoor amusement park in Da Nang, offering a variety of entertaining and active games suitable for the whole family.
Most of the games are included in the ticket. So, you can spend time joining the games or exploring a small dinosaur park.
8.2. Roller Coaster
You can join the outdoor game of roller coasters. It’s exciting when moving on the fast rolls, which makes your mind blow with free street.
9. Eating at Ba Na Hills
At Sun World Ba Na Hills, you can easily find a system of restaurants in 3 main areas:
- French Village
- Du Dome Square
- Le Jardin flower garden
With a system of over 30 restaurants, Sun World Ba Na Hills offers a diverse range of Asian and European cuisines. You can choose from a variety of cuisines, a buffet, or à la carte.
10. A Beautiful Hotel in Ba Na
Mercure Bana Hills French Village Hotel is one of the 4-star hotels and resorts in Ba Na, boasting meticulous investment from the Sun Group. With 164 hotel rooms, meeting international 4-star hotel standards, it is operated and managed by the Accor Group of France.
Room rates range from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND per night. Book early for a cheaper rate. Please note that room rates may increase during the peak tourist season, typically from May to September.
11. What is the best time to visit Ba Na Hills?
Being on a high hill, the climate in Ba Na Hills is quite remarkable. The weather in one day is likened to four seasons of the year: spring in the morning, summer in the afternoon, cool autumn in the afternoon, and cold winter in the evening.
So no season is too beautiful or too bad to visit Ba Na. You should avoid sudden rains, which often occur during the rainy season from October to February.
If you love excitement or want to discover more features, you can choose to go during the festival time:
- Flower Festival (from February 10 to March 9)
- Wine Festival (May 5 – May 20)
- Halloween Festival (throughout October)
- Winter Festival (the end of the year)
Note: The dates of these festivals are approximate and may vary from year to year.
Ba Na Hills boast a poetic natural space and a unique architectural landscape, a year-round mild climate, numerous entertainment options, and delicious food. This place deserves to be one of the top destinations of Da Nang in your itinerary to explore this beautiful city.
