Introduction
The Ba Na Hills cable car is part of Sun World Ba Na Hills. It was built using advanced technology from Austria and follows the standards of the European Cableway Association.
It officially started operating in 2009, and since then, the Ba Na Hills cable car system has achieved many impressive records for its length, weight, and the difference in height between the starting and ending stations.
Ba Na Hills Cable Car Location
The Bà Nà Hills cable car system is located in Hòa Ninh commune, Hòa Vang district, in the city of Đà Nẵng, about 25 km from the city center. To get here, visitors can choose from various means of transportation such as motorbikes, self-drive cars, tour buses, or taxis.
Ba Na Hills Cable Car Travel Time
The Ba Na Hills cable car is the only and fastest way to take visitors from the base of the mountain to the main entertainment area at the top. During the 15-minute ride, visitors can see the vast green forest of Chúa Mountain, admire the sea of clouds, and view many iconic structures of Sun World Ba Na Hills.
At the top of Bà Nà, visitors can join in festivals, enjoy various entertainment activities, and taste diverse cuisines. They can also enjoy the cool climate, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Ba Na Hills Cable Car System Features
Not only is it a project with an enormous construction cost (300 billion VND), but the Ba Na Hills cable car project also involved two of the world’s leading cable car and cabin manufacturers, CWA (Switzerland) and Doppelmayr (Austria). After more than 400 days of construction, the cable car line was completed and made a mark with some awe-inspiring numbers.
The Ba Na Hills cable car has a length of up to 5,771.61 meters.
It has 6 cable lines, with each line ranging in length from 672 meters to 5,771.61 meters. The longest line is the one from Tóc Tiên station to L’Indochine station, with a total length of 5,771.61 meters. The travel time between these two stations is 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the weather conditions.
The height difference between the starting station (at the base) and the ending station (at the top) is up to 1,368.93 meters.
The Ba Na cable car has a total of 22 towers, and while traveling, visitors will experience the feeling of floating among the clouds or enjoying the full view of the green Chúa Mountain forest.
Note: The large height difference between the starting and ending stations can cause pressure changes in the cable car cabin, which may lead to ear popping. To deal with this, visitors are advised to use cotton earplugs or keep their teeth clenched.
The Ba Na Hills cable car is equipped with 94 cabins, capable of serving up to 6,500 guests per hour.
Each cabin can hold 30 to 35 people. The speed of each cable line is 6 meters per second, and the travel time between two neighboring stations is 5 to 25 minutes. The cabins are designed with six sides of tempered glass windows, providing a clear and open view for visitors as they travel up to the top of Bà Nà.
Additionally, the entire Ba Na Hills cable car system can serve up to 6,500 guests per hour. This helps Sun World Ba Na Hills manage visitor transportation and minimize congestion during peak tourist seasons.
The 6 Cable Car Lines
The Ba Na cable car has 6 lines and 12 stations, with 4 main lines designed to meet various travel needs for visitors:
- Hội An Station – Marseille Station: Travels from the base of the mountain to the mid-mountain area, where visitors can explore the Golden Bridge, Debay Wine Cellar, Linh Ứng Pagoda, Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, and more.
- Bordeaux Station – Louvre Station: Travels from mid-mountain to the top of Bà Nà. Here, visitors can visit the Moon Castle, Eclipse Square, and other attractions.
- Champa Station – Taiga Station: Travels from the base directly to the top of Bà Nà. At the top, visitors can explore areas like the French Village, Bell Tower, Bà Shrine, and Trú Vũ Tea House.
- Thác Tóc Tiên Station – L’Indochine Station: Travels directly from the base to the top of Bà Nà. This line takes visitors straight to attractions like Forever Square, Sun God Waterfall, Fantasy Park, and more.
In addition, the Ba Na Hills cable car system has 2 backup lines that only operate during busy times:
- Suối Mơ Station – Bà Nà Station: Travels from the base of the mountain to the mid-mountain area of Bà Nà.
- Debay Station – Monin Station: Continues the journey from mid-mountain to the top of Ba Na Hills.
Building History
The construction of the Ba Na Hills cable car system faced many difficulties and challenges, from the surveying stage to the start of construction and finally to completion and operation. Let’s take a look at some key events during the different stages of building the cable car:
- September 3, 2007: Mr. Vũ Huy Thắng, the former Director of Bà Nà Cable Car Joint Stock Company, was hesitant and did not plan to build the cable car as originally intended due to concerns about the Bà Nà terrain after surveying it.
- October 2007: The leaders of Sun Group decided to proceed with the project because of their “Bà Nà promise” to the city of Đà Nẵng. The challenge was immense, with only a one-year construction deadline and a requirement that no trees in the forest be cut down. Despite these challenges, Mr. Vũ Huy Thắng decided to undertake the project within just one hour.
- October 2007 – End of 2007: A group of Vietnamese and Austrian engineers began exploring deep into the forest, heading toward the top of Chúa Mountain for further surveys. They faced many difficulties due to the terrain, nature, and weather conditions.
- Early 2008: After more than three months of continuous surveying, measuring, and traveling, the survey team and Sun World leadership completed the main route for the first cable line (now the line from Suối Mơ Station to Bà Nà Station & Debay Station to Morin Station).
- Early 2008 – June 2008: The project started construction but encountered many difficulties due to harsh weather and challenging terrain, requiring all machinery and materials to be transported entirely by human effort. The team decided to find a more feasible transportation method by building a service cable line.
- June 2008: The service cable line, built by human effort, was completed, allowing the smooth transportation of thousands of tons of heavy machinery and materials. This significantly sped up and improved the construction progress.
- March 25, 2009: The Bà Nà – Suối Mơ cable car system was officially put into operation. This cable car is not only a means of transporting visitors to Ba Na Hills but also a great source of pride for the people of Đà Nẵng.
The World Records
On February 6, 2013, the Ba Na cable car was recognized by Guinness World Records for achieving four world records, including:
- The longest single-cable car line in the world (5,771.61 meters)
- The highest height difference between the starting and ending stations in the world (1,368.93 meters)
- The longest single cable length in the world without a joint (1,587 meters)
- The heaviest cable reel in the world (141.24 tons)
Additionally, on November 28, 2019, the Ba Na cable car was named the World’s Leading Cable Car System at the World Travel Awards 2019 (WTA) ceremony held in the Sultanate of Oman.
What makes Ba Na Hills Cable Car Ride A MUST thing to do?
Riding the Ba Na cable car is one of the best experiences when visiting Sun World Ba Na Hills. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Chúa Mountain range from above, see many impressive landmarks, try exciting entertainment activities, and taste various delicious dishes.
Enjoy the scenery of Bà Nà from over 1000 meters high
The Ba Na cable car cabins have four sides of clear tempered glass, allowing visitors to see the natural scenery easily during the nearly 25-minute ride. From a height of 1000 meters, you can admire small streams flowing through the Hòa Vang forests, century-old giant trees, and lush green hills.
On sunny days, the cable car will take visitors through a sea of white clouds to reach the top of Bà Nà. This is expected to be a unique and memorable experience, so don’t forget to bring your camera and capture these beautiful moments.
Explore and check in at iconic landmarks
When you reach the top of Bà Nà, you’ll experience a noticeable change in weather, with all four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—within a single day. To make your trip to Bà Nà even more memorable, be sure to visit these iconic landmarks:
Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge is an architectural marvel that has brought many international visitors to Ba Na Hills. When it was first unveiled, the Golden Bridge made a huge splash in the media, with 19 million views in one month on the Amazing Things Vietnam Facebook page. It appeared in over 20,000 articles and 600 news reports from top global media outlets.
Since 2018, the Golden Bridge has received many prestigious awards, including “Top 100 Most Amazing Destinations in the World” (TIME), “Special Recognition for Outstanding Structure” (Property Guru Vietnam Property Awards 2019), and “World’s Leading Tourist Attraction Bridge” (WTA).
Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden
The Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden is located to the left of the Golden Bridge and is divided into 9 areas, each with a different architectural style. It impresses visitors with its dreamy space, full of color from over 100 types of flowers and striking miniatures.
The garden also attracts visitors with its very interesting and unique stories.
French Village
The French Village features classic and romantic Gothic architecture, resembling the suburbs of Paris with its pointed towers, old village, fountains, and squares.
It is considered the center of Bà Nà’s top area, hosting many grand festivals, activities, events, and themed performances throughout the year.
Luna Castle
The Moon Castle, which is four stories high, perfectly recreates the majestic fortresses of the Middle Ages. Visitors are not only impressed by its grand architecture but also enjoy special artistic performances. The castle also has dedicated areas for tech enthusiasts, including the Airship Theater and the Flying Eye Theater.
Sun God Waterfall
The Sun God Waterfall is a new symbol at the top of Bà Nà, inspired by Greek mythology, featuring more than 40 meticulously crafted golden statues. The waterfall was created by Frilli Gallery, a renowned Italian family famous for its bronze casting and marble sculpture, with over 150 years of experience.
Ba Na Hills Fantasy Park
When you take the Ba Na Hills cable car to the top of Bà Nà, you’ll have the chance to join many exciting activities like the Free Fall Tower, Bumper Cars, Skiver Heroes, and the Fairy Forest at Fantasy Park. This is a large indoor amusement park, covering 21,000 square meters, with over 100 top-notch games for visitors of all ages.
Enjoy Cuisine from Around the World
Ba Na Hills also impresses visitors with its diverse dining options featuring delicious dishes from around the globe. You can choose to enjoy a luxurious buffet, order à la carte from the menu, or experience exciting street food. All dishes are made with fresh ingredients, are richly flavored, and are presented appealingly.
Travel Guides
You must buy a Ba Na Hills cable car ticket.
The Ba Na cable car is part of the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, built by Sun Group to transport visitors from the base of the mountain to the top. Therefore, you must buy a cable car ticket to enjoy the entertainment, dining, and relaxation services there.
The cable car ticket includes admission, round-trip cable car rides, and access to iconic attractions such as the Golden Bridge, Moon Castle, Fantasy Park, French Village, Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, and Eclipse Square.
Latest Ba Na Hills Cable Car Ticket Prices for 2024
In 2024, the price for a Ba Na Hills cable car ticket is 900,000 VND per adult for out-of-town visitors and 600,000 VND per adult for residents of Đà Nẵng (with Đà Nẵng residency). In addition to the entrance ticket (cable car ticket), Sun World Ba Na Hills offers various combo tickets and services, such as food tickets and combo tickets for entrance and lunch/dinner buffets.
Opening Hours & Cable Car Schedule at Ba Na Hills
The ticket office at Sun World Ba Na Hills is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and the six Ba Na cable car lines operate continuously from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The operating times of each cable car line may change by 15 to 30 minutes earlier or later depending on the weather conditions.
Overnight Stay at Ba Na Hills if You Book a Room at Mercure Hotel
Mercure Hotel is the only hotel at the top of Bà Nà, offering a unique and upscale stay experience. You can book a room here to enjoy relaxing moments in the miniature French village surrounded by clouds or to view the stunning sunset and sunrise at the top of Bà Nà.
- Hotline:+84 349 825 119
- Link to book https://culturephamtravel.com/ba-na-hills-cable-car-price/
FAQs
Is there any ba na hills cable car accident?
There have been no accidents with the Ba Na Hills cable cars since it has been launched to the public.
Vietnam Student Exchange wishes you will have all the answers to your curious questions about the Ba Na Hills Cable car.