Want to discover Vietnam? If you pass on the side of Da Nang, you will absolutely have to pass by to see the golden bridge of Ba Na. This architectural artwork will give you an incredible view of the Dinh Ba Na valley. As the bridge is a little out of the city, you will also need to prepare for the trip. What’s so special about this bridge? How do I get there? Thanks to our article today, The Golden Bridge of Ba Na will have no more secrets for you!
Golden bridge, a contemporary manufacture
The Golden Bridge of Ba Na is a contemporary construction. Launched in July 2017, this work is owed to three genius architects: Vu Viet Anh, Nguyen Quang Huu Tuan, and Tran Quang Hung. It will take the construction crews a little less than a year to complete the work. It is in June 2018 that the bridge welcomes these first tourists. At 150 metres long, it rises to an altitude of 1,400 metres.
The construction comes in the form of two hands holding a golden bridge. Both hands are positioned to represent the God of the mountain. The mountain is considered sacred in many parts of Asia. From Japan to the Philippines to China and Vietnam, the mountain has a sacred place in the hearts of Asians. Here, the hands seems to come out from the mountain and directed towards the valley while holding a golden metal walkway.
Gold is not a randomly chosen colour. It has great significance in Asia. Indeed, it represents glory, wisdom, harmony, happiness and culture. This gold thread placed on these giant hands could be interpreted as representing life. Walking on this bridge could then allow us to spiritually achieve happiness, wisdom, and harmony in our daily lives.
How do I get there?
To get there, we advise you to leave early in the morning. The journey to the cable car that takes you to the top of the Ba Na mountains takes only 45 minutes by car. Count between 20 and 30 euros for the taxi ride from Da Nang. To be able to take the cable car, you will need to count 30 euros per person and 25 euros for children measuring more than one meter. However, in addition to the bridge on the site, you can also enjoy a huge theme park.
On the menu: French village, gardens of all kinds, pagoda and flower parks await you. Finally, to go around the place, expect half a day or even a full day. Once you’ve toured the park, you can enjoy a coffee in the shade of an umbrella on the terrace of one of the many restaurants on the site.
