Cau Vang in Da Nang: a golden curve in giant hands

High in the Ba Na Hills west of Da Nang, Cau Vang – the Golden Bridge – arcs across the mountainside as a gilded pedestrian walkway held by colossal sculpted hands. Completed in 2018 within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, this bridge combines a simple curve of paving with a striking sculptural form that has become a landmark of central Vietnam.

A gilded ribbon over the Ba Na Hills

Cau Vang is a pedestrian bridge in the Ba Na Hills resort area in the Hoa Vang district of Da Nang, Vietnam, forming part of the wider Sun World Ba Na Hills complex.Ba Na Hills resort in Da Nang The bridge stretches in a gentle curve for about 150 m (around 490 ft), with a deck that is about 5 m (16 ft) wide, creating a long elevated promenade above the surrounding slopes.150-metre pedestrian walkway

The walkway surface is finished with paving flanked by low guardrails in a warm metallic colour, giving the structure its “golden” appearance along the full length of the curve.gilded pedestrian bridge Beneath the deck, the bridge is supported by piers rising from the hillside, while the sculpted hands appear to cradle the structure from below, creating the impression that the golden ribbon rests lightly in their stone-like grip.

Design, construction and sculpted hands

The design for Cau Vang was developed by TA Landscape Architecture, a practice based in Ho Chi Minh City, as part of a broader programme of works on Ba Na Mountain.design by TA Landscape Architecture Construction of the bridge began in July 2017 and was completed in April 2018, with the structure opening to visitors in June 2018.opened in June 2018 The project forms part of significant investment in the hilltop resort, which includes cable car lines, themed areas and gardens surrounding the bridge itself.part of a larger Ba Na Hills investment

The most distinctive elements of Cau Vang are the giant hands that appear to support the bridge. Though they look like weathered stone emerging from the mountain, the hands are constructed from steel mesh and fibreglass, shaped and finished to give the impression of ancient rock surfaces rising around the golden deck.hands made of steel mesh and fibreglass The hands frame views along and beyond the walkway, turning a simple footbridge into a sculptural object that visitors encounter as they cross between different parts of the resort.

Altitude, setting and garden connections

Cau Vang sits at an elevation of about 1,400 m (around 4,600 ft) above sea level on Ba Na Mountain, giving the bridge a vantage point over forested hills and distant plains.more than 1,400 m above sea level The structure comprises eight spans and connects landscaped areas high on the mountain, including flower gardens and themed zones within the resort, so that visitors can use the bridge both as a route and as a viewing platform.walkway of eight spans

The bridge rises above gardens such as the Thien Thai area and links near cable car stations and other attractions in Sun World Ba Na Hills, making its golden curve part of an ensemble of terraces, planted beds and pavilions.connected to gardens and a pagoda On clear days the altitude and open setting give long views across the mountains and towards the coastal plain around Da Nang, while at other times mist can wrap the bridge and hands in cloud, emphasising the sense of a walkway suspended in the sky.

Visiting Cau Vang: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Cau Vang stands within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in Hoa Vang district, on Ba Na Mountain about 25 km west of central Da Nang, reached via cable car from base stations outside the city.
• The bridge sits at high altitude with stepped approaches and sloping paths around it, so moving between the cable car stations, gardens and the deck itself involves walking on gradients and stairways.
• 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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Frequently asked questions about Cau Vang

Where is Cau Vang located?

Cau Vang is located on Ba Na Mountain within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in Hoa Vang district, about 25 km west of Da Nang in central Vietnam.

What should visitors expect on a walk across the bridge?

Visitors walk along a curved paved deck with low golden-coloured railings, passing between giant sculpted hands and looking out over forested hills and landscaped gardens at high altitude.

What makes Cau Vang distinctive among bridges?

Cau Vang is distinctive for its combination of a gilded pedestrian walkway and colossal supporting hands made from steel mesh and fibreglass, set more than 1,400 m above sea level in the Ba Na Hills.