Cau Vang in Da Nang: a golden bridge in giant hands
Published on 08/14/2026 at 14:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
High in the Ba Na Hills west of Da Nang, Cau Vang arcs across the mountainside as a gilded pedestrian bridge apparently held up by two giant hands. Opened in 2018 within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, this Golden Bridge has rapidly become a landmark of central Vietnam, combining a simple walkway with an arresting sculptural form in the clouds.
A golden curve above the Ba Na Hills
Cau Vang is a pedestrian bridge in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, forming part of the Ba Na Hills resort complex.pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort The structure stretches for about 150 m (around 490 ft) in a gentle curve, giving visitors a long, elevated promenade over the surrounding slopes.c?u b? hà nh dà i kho?ng 150 m Its deck carries a ribbon of paving flanked by planted beds and guardrails finished in a warm metallic colour, which gives the bridge its “golden” name.
The bridge stands at an elevation of over 1,400 m (about 4,600 ft) above sea level, so on clear days the views reach across the Ba Na range and towards the coastal plain around Da Nang.sitting at 1,400 metres above sea level The bridge itself consists of a sequence of spans supported on piers hidden below the deck, but from the visitor’s perspective the continuous curve and uninterrupted balustrade create the impression of a single, flowing line suspended above the hills.
Designing a bridge held in giant hands
Cau Vang was conceived and delivered in the late 2010s as part of a wider expansion of Sun World Ba Na Hills, with landscape architects from TA Landscape Architecture leading the design.TA Landscape Architecture designed the bridge The bridge opened to the public in June 2018, adding a new high-level route between different parts of the resort and framing the mountain scenery for visitors on foot.completed June 2018
The most distinctive feature of Cau Vang is a pair of colossal sculpted hands that appear to cradle the deck. These forms rise from the hillside and envelop the bridge at mid-span, suggesting that the walkway is resting in their palms.two giant stone hands that seem to sprout out of the earth Though the surfaces resemble weathered stone, with an aged, mossy appearance, they are constructed from steel mesh and fibreglass over a supporting frame.steel mesh and fiberglass The combination of these sculptural elements with the slender deck gives the bridge its recognisable silhouette.
Cau Vang within Sun World Ba Na Hills
The bridge stands within a themed mountain-top resort that has grown up around the original Ba Na hill station, reached by cable car from the valley west of Da Nang.Ba Na Hills resort near Da Nang At the upper level, Cau Vang forms part of a loop of paths that link garden areas, viewpoints and other attractions, and it rises above landscaped terraces and planting beds. Visitors step onto the bridge from paved platforms at each end and follow the curve along its length, with frequent pauses for views across the hills and towards the distant lowlands.
Within the resort layout, Cau Vang sits above garden zones such as the Thien Thai gardens and near religious and themed structures including pagodas and a reconstructed village themed on European architecture.Golden Bridge rises above the Thien Thai gardens at the Ba Na Hills Resort Flower beds along the bridge deck echo this planting, bringing colour up to the walkway and softening the transition between the architectural elements and the surrounding landscape. The result is a sequence of outdoor spaces at different levels, with the golden bridge as a conspicuous high point in the composition.
Visiting Cau Vang: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Cau Vang stands in the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort area in the Hòa Vang district, west of central Da Nang in central Vietnam. The usual approach from the city runs by road to the Ba Na Hills base station, where cable cars ascend to the mountain plateau.
- The bridge is set on a high ridge at over 1,400 m (around 4,600 ft), and reaching it involves walking on paved paths and stairs around the upper resort area at altitude.
- Cau Vang lies within a larger complex that includes garden areas, pagodas and themed village architecture, so a visit to the bridge typically involves moving between several outdoor terraces and viewpoint platforms.
- The official language is Vietnamese and the currency is the Vietnamese dong.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Where is Cau Vang located?
Cau Vang stands within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang in central Vietnam, reached by cable car from the valley.
What should visitors expect on the bridge itself?
The bridge offers an elevated paved walkway with planted beds and golden-coloured guardrails, curving above garden terraces and giving long views across the Ba Na Hills.
What makes Cau Vang distinctive among bridges?
The combination of a gently curving golden deck with a pair of sculpted giant hands that appear to cradle the structure gives Cau Vang a recognisable form against the mountain landscape.
