Those giant stone hands cradling a golden walkway in the clouds? That’s the famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills — and it’s one of the most popular day trips from Hoi An. Here’s how to plan Ba Na Hills from Hoi An, including the legendary cable car and how to get there.

Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills near Hoi An — Ba Na Hills

What is Ba Na Hills?

Ba Na Hills is a hilltop resort and theme park in the mountains west of Da Nang, home to the Golden Bridge (Cau Vang), a French-style village, gardens, rides and panoramic views. The Golden Bridge sits high on the mountain and is reached only by cable car — one of the longest in the world at over 5 kilometres, with the main ride taking around 20 minutes.

How far is it from Hoi An?

Ba Na Hills is about 70 kilometres from Hoi An — roughly an hour’s drive if you set off early. You ride (or drive) to the Sun World base station, park, then take the cable car up to the bridge and village; you can’t ride a motorbike to the top.

Getting there and beating the crowds

The cable cars run daily from around 7:30-8:00 AM, and the golden rule is to arrive for the first ride — by mid-morning the bridge gets very busy. Having your own transport is the easiest way to be first in line. A motorbike rental in Hoi An lets you leave at dawn, ride the scenic route toward Da Nang and reach the base station ahead of the tour buses.

Want a comfortable, fuss-free run to the base? An electric scooter or motorbike from hoianit.com can be delivered to your hotel, ready for an early start. Combine it with our Hoi An to Da Nang ride guide for the coastal leg.

Make a day of the region

Ba Na pairs well with Da Nang’s other sights — see our Marble Mountains guide for a half-day add-on, and check the best time to visit for the clearest mountain views.

FAQ

How far is Ba Na Hills from Hoi An?

About 70 kilometres, or roughly an hour’s drive. You travel to the Sun World base station, then take the cable car up to the Golden Bridge.

Can you ride a motorbike to the Golden Bridge?

You can ride to the base station and park, but the Golden Bridge itself is only reachable by cable car. Arrive early to beat the crowds.

Riding to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An

Ba Na Hills sits about 45 km from Hoi An, and most visitors ride a scooter to the cable-car station before swapping two wheels for the gondola up the mountain. The road runs through Da Nang and out past the suburbs, so allow around 75 minutes and set off by 8am to beat both the heat and the tour-bus crowds at the bridge.

You cannot ride a motorbike to the summit itself — bikes stay in the guarded car park at the base, where parking costs only a few thousand dong. Buy your cable-car ticket online in advance to skip the queue, bring a light jacket for the cooler mountain air, and plan four to five hours on top. When you collect your bike, Anh Khoa can mark the easiest route to Ba Na Hills on a free map.

Explore Hoi An your way

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Part of our complete guide: Motorbike Rental in Hoi An — The Complete 2026 Guide.