A Day in Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang

Bà Nà resort complex nestled in the Trường Sơn mountain range in Hòa Ninh commune, Hòa Vang district, Da Nang. Visitors to Bà Nà Hills are always amazed by the most luxurious recreational and resort areas in Vietnam!

A Day in Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang

Sun World Bà Nà Hills is approximately 20km away from the city center of Da Nang. Hence, visitors can easily travel by taxi or Grab at round-trip prices ranging from 500,000 to 800,000 VND per person.

Tickets to the tourist area include two types: regular tickets and combo tickets, which already include cable car rides and buffet lunches. Regular tickets for visitors from outside the province are 850,000 VND for adults and 700,000 VND for children.

Visitors must pass through the 'Time Gate' to officially enter the impressive Sun World Bà Nà Hills tourist area. To reach the top of Núi Chúa (Bà Nà Mountain), visitors take a 15-minute cable car ride. The Bà Nà Hills cable car holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest single-line cable car system in the world.

The untouched primeval forests at Bà Nà Mountain are still preserved, so when taking the cable car, you easily notice the dense green canopy below. Over 100 years ago, this place used to be a resort area for the French.

The Origins of the Names

There are many legends surrounding the name Núi Chúa Bà Nà. According to folklore, there is a sacred shrine of the Holy Virgin Mary on the mountain, hence the name Núi Chúa.

French doctor Albert Salle, when he came to Bà Nà, studied this location. He believed that Núi Chúa was initially peaceful but transformed into a mysterious world at night, where the benevolent goddess, the Holy Virgin Mary, appeared.

Regarding the name Bà Nà Hills, when the French discovered this mountainous area, they found many wild banana trees growing. Thus, they called it 'Banane' - the Banana Mountain. Vietnamese pronunciation turned it into Bà Nà.

There is also a legend that says the mountain's name is an abbreviation of the name of the Holy Mother Thien Y A Na (Ponagar). Writer Nguyên Ngọc believes Bà Nà is a word in the language of the Cơtu people, meaning 'my mountain'.

Myths and stories surrounding the name Núi Chúa Bà Nà cloak Bà Nà Hills with an air of mystery, stimulating the curiosity of tourists and attracting a large number of visitors here for exploration.

Golden Bridge

Golden Bridge is listed among the top 100 most amazing destinations in Vietnam in 2018 by Time magazine. It's a uniquely designed architectural marvel, built in the image of two giant hands lifting a silk strip. The structure serves as Sun World's tribute, cradling visitors throughout their journey of discovery.

French Village

Here, visitors can explore a miniature Europe right at Bà Nà Hills. The French Village is designed as a miniature painting of distant France with replicated landmarks such as squares, churches, towns, and hotels.

The steeply pitched roofs here stand close together, seemingly transporting visitors into a world of enchanting fairy tales. The French Village also showcases numerous statues of eminent figures in various fields like poetry, literature, music, and art.

Moon Castle

The Moon Castle is built atop the Dragon Cave of the Fire Dragons - the most ancient and mystical creature of the Moon Kingdom in legend. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of the Dragon Cave beneath the basement of the castle when they come to visit.

With a total floor area of up to 38,000 square meters, consisting of 4 floors, the Moon Castle features various themes such as: Dragon Cave, Power of Wolves, Magic Spell, Moon Square, and a 2,000-seat stage.

Here, there is also an Airship cinema where visitors can watch movies using virtual reality technology, providing a lifelike and vivid movie-watching experience like never before.

A special feature at Bà Nà Hills is the ongoing festivals, with summer festivals in the summer and winter festivals in the winter. Therefore, visitors can enjoy various distinctive festivals when they come here.

Additionally, visitors can also experience the European fair with various diverse games and attractive prizes when winning games; or visit a very new destination - the Sun God Waterfall where there are statues of gods from ancient Hylas culture to the top of Núi Chúa.

As per Mytour

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide