Travel Guide - Mystical Sky Island, Ba Na Hills
Mysterious Sky Island, Ba Na Hill.
A journey to find a child's heart, a search for France in Da Nang.
Da Nang, which means 'the entrance to the big river', is the travel destination that we will introduce this time to is Da Nang, a city where the four seasons are warm and the exotic scenery is attractive. One of the most popular places in Danang is Ba Na Hill, which is so exotic and beautiful that it is called Europe in Danang. Then, shall we go to the exotic resort of Ba Na Hills with the story of our cabin crew?
Travel above the clouds
Bana hills is located in Bana Mountain National Park, about 40 minutes drive from downtown Da Nang. When Vietnam was a colony of France in the past, French women and their children who had a hard time tolerating the hot weather, longed for their hometown of France. It is said that it was also used as a place to store wine using the cool temperature above the mountain.
The cable car connecting the summit from the beginning of Ba Na Hill was also listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 2013 with the titles of 'Longest distance on a single rope' and 'Highest difference in altitude between the origin and destination'. The cable car to the summit is 5,801m long, making it the third longest in the world. There are three commonly used routes, but you can change the course according to the schedule and create and use your own route, so it is recommended to plan ahead.
Ride the cable car with excitement. The dense forest under the cable car and the foggy clouds beneath your feet create a fantastical appearance as if you were in a different time and space.
The Road to the Garden of Heaven, Golden Bridge
After admiring the panoramic view of Mount Bana, we climbed about ten minutes and arrived at Marseille Station. At Marseille Station, the most anticipated Golden Bridge is located. I couldn't help but marvel at the golden bridge of the Golden Bridge and the huge rocky hands. The bridge gleamed golden in the sunlight, and there is moss, and the weathered appearance creates the illusion that a rock that has been here for a long time has been turned into a hand shape. From the 150-meter-long majestic bridge, you could have a panoramic view of Da Nang city and the distant sea.
The Golden Bridge is said to have been created based on the story of a mountain god who pulled a gold belt from a rocky mountain so that villagers could climb into the garden of heaven in the old days.
It must be one of the best travel plans to capture unforgettable memories with your camera in the wonderful scenery of the Golden Bridge. On a day with a little fog, you can see a dreamlike appearance as if you are above the clouds, and on a clear day, you can enjoy the wonderful natural scenery. You can pack it. If you want to take pictures on the Golden Bridge, it is recommended to give up your right hand and go straight to your left. This is because there is a high probability of taking a picture of your fingers and a dog among many travelers. There is a photo zone at the end of the left hand, so how about getting a dizzying authentication shot from here?
Winery
After passing the Golden Bridge and walking a little upward, I could see the 'Debay Wine Cellar', a former French colonial wine cellar. The wine cellar, which was dug into a cave during the French colonial era, is about 100 meters long and always maintains a cool temperature of 16-20 degrees Celsius. It was badly damaged during the war, but has undergone several repairs to achieve its present appearance. Oak barrels for aging wine were stored in the winery, and you could also see the colonial era expressed in large wine bottle-shaped sculptures and miniatures.
When you come out of the crypt, there is a space where you can taste and purchase delicious wine. Here, we recommend you to enjoy the fragrant sangria and yakitori on the 2nd floor terrace overlooking Le Jardin Damour (Flower Garden). The cool breeze, the fragrant scent of flowers, and the sweet sangria make you feel like you are in paradise on earth.
How to get to the winery
Take Ba Na Hill Cable Car No. 5, board at HOI AN Station, get off at MARSEILLE Station,
transfer to Funicular at Bana Station Cable Car, and get off at GAREDE JARDIN
Le Jardin Damour
Jardin means 'garden, yard, flower garden' in French.
Le Jardin Damour is a spacious French flower garden of about 2,000 pyeong, Legend, Mo Spring, Thought, Love, Heaven, Holy, Secret. It is decorated with 9 themes, such as Secret) and Grape, and there are many beautiful sights and facilities.
Many tourists are busy pressing the shutter of their cameras, as they like to take pretty commemorative photos among the colorful flowers. The sculptures in the park, such as goddesses who symbolize abundance, happiness, and beauty, and a carp pond that symbolize wealth, honor, and fertility, are said to have meanings. I would like to.
Let's spend some time at 'Le Jardin Damour', a great place to relax in a beautiful landscape, and then go to enjoy Ba Na Hill in earnest.
How to get to Le Jardin Damour
15 minutes by Ba Na Hill Cable Car from HOI AN Station, get off at MARSEILLE Station and walk for 7 minutes
Fantasy Journey
Ride the mountain train Funicular to the sky!
The classic design funicular makes you feel like you're riding Hong Kong's Peak Tram. The train runs from Lejadin Station on the middle level of the hill of Ba Na Hill to Damour Station, where the Lejaddin Station on the upper side connects with Bordeaux Station and the Damour Station on the lower side connects with Bana Station and Devay Station. You can sit and go, but you can also stand in the front row and ride. Standing in the front car of the funicular and enjoying the cool breeze while looking at the scenery of Mt.
Fantasy park
The fantasy park in Ba Na Hills was designed with the motifs of the science fiction novels '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Journey into the Earth' by the famous French author Jules Verne. There are over 90 attractions and entertainment facilities in Fantasy Park. The Ba Na Hill admission ticket includes all of these rides, so try it for free! For thrill lovers, the alpine coaster and tower drop are a must.
In addition, in the fantasy park, you can see magic shows and various performances, and there are various facilities such as a photo zone and a movie theater, so people of all ages can enjoy leisure.
Alpinecoaster
Visitors' favorite attraction, the alpine coaster, is popular with all ages as you can enjoy the sense of speed on a sled-like ride. There are two courses on the Alpine Coaster, one near the Louvre station and the other near the Maureen station. The red rail luge tends to have a slope, and the green rail has a gentle slope but a lot of cornering. It is said that it can run at a maximum speed of 40 km/h. If you enjoy speed, the red rail luge is recommended.
Feel the thrill of running through the mountains on the alpine coaster, an amusement ride that runs along the winding rails!
Ba Na Hill, France in Da Nang
As soon as you get off at Maureen Station, the first thing you see is the fountain with the 'Sun World Globe', the symbol of Ba Na Hill's main square. The Sun World globe was like a globe in Universal Studios. There were a lot of people performing on the streets and people walking around wearing makeup, so I felt a more festive atmosphere. Our eyes turned to the cathedral right behind me. This cathedral gave a similar feel to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, but from the inside, you could see the people actually attending Mass. Various colorful parades can be seen here at set times, so it is recommended to check the performance time in advance.
The French Village, built in the shape of an old European village, was decorated with a different theme for each alley, and it was a place where you could feel Europe from all kinds of restaurants and cafes. As I was walking down the road like a movie set, I was confused whether I was in Vietnam or France.
The place where you point the camera is the photo spot! No matter where and how I took pictures, after taking pictures for a long time in this pretty place, I heard exciting music from somewhere and smelled delicious barbecue. That led directly to the Beer Plaza, which was also a plaza where you can enjoy various performances, street food, and beer. If you visit here during the beer festival, don't miss the opportunity as your ticket includes a beer voucher!
Basic information on Bana Hill
address
An Son - Hoa Ninh, Hoa Vang prefecture, Danang city, Vietnam
telephone
+84905766777
home page
https://banahills.sunworld.vn/en/
Way to go
40 minutes by car from Da Nang city to Ba Na Hill Tourist Information Center, then 20 minutes by Ba Na Hill Cable Car after getting off
Available hours and holidays
Daily 07:00 - 22:00
fee
Morning ticket (07:00 ~ 16:00) Adult (140cm and above) VND750,000, Child 600,000 VND
Afternoon ticket (16:00 ~ 22:00) Adult (140cm or above) VND600,000, Child 450,000 VND, Children
under 100cm Admission free
Usage tips
Reservation possible, admission includes cable car, fantasy park fee, locker free,
After the war, the ruined and devastated place has awakened from the curse and has been reborn as a fairy tale-like theme park! It is a beautiful place that has sublimated the painful history of Vietnam into a culture.
Please enjoy the essence of a dream-like trip on the mysterious sky island 'Bana Hill', where you can enjoy a fantastic view and enjoy unique activities.
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