Travel Danang Like A Local Day 2 🇻🇳 | Ba Na Hills, Danang, Vietnam
We spent most of our second day in Da Nang exploring the breathtaking Ba Na Hills, home to the world’s longest non-stop single-track cable car. The journey to the summit was an experience in itself. As we glided above lush mountains, cascading waterfalls, and the sprawling city below, we were treated to spectacular panoramic views accompanied by a cool, refreshing breeze flowing through the thoughtfully designed cable car. It was peaceful, scenic, and incredibly relaxing.
Stepping into Ba Na Hills felt like being transported to Europe—particularly France. The entire destination is beautifully crafted with medieval European-inspired castles, charming cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, elegant fountains, carnival rides, and picturesque stone-paved streets that connect the attractions seamlessly. Every corner feels like a postcard waiting to be captured.
One of the highlights was visiting the Sun Kraft Beer Factory, where beer is brewed using authentic German brewing techniques and technology. The freshly brewed beers were surprisingly excellent, and the food served there was equally impressive, making it a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy lunch.
Afterwards, we hopped onto another cable car to visit the iconic Golden Bridge, famous for the two gigantic stone hands that appear to cradle the bridge above the clouds. Although it can get quite crowded, its beauty is undeniable. One delightful surprise was spotting a smaller stone hand holding a coffee cup beside the bridge—a charming little detail that instantly became one of our favourite discoveries. Before leaving, we couldn’t resist riding the Alpine Coaster with the kids, and the exhilarating twists and turns made it one of the most exciting moments of the day.
The cable car ride back down was just as magical. Soft lo-fi music played gently in the background as we soaked in the final views of the mountains, creating a wonderfully calming end to an unforgettable adventure.
On our way back to the hotel, we stopped by a roadside vendor for fresh coconuts and refreshing sugarcane juice—simple pleasures that perfectly complemented the day’s excitement. Meanwhile, Kelia travelled all the way across the city to collect the very special birthday cake she had ordered for Zac.
That evening became one of the most memorable moments of our entire trip. We celebrated Zac’s birthday in the comfort of our hotel room with Vietnamese instant noodles, fresh juices, snacks, and his birthday cake. As if the day couldn’t get any more magical, the night sky suddenly lit up with one of the most spectacular fireworks displays we had ever witnessed, creating the perfect ending to an unforgettable day in Da Nang.
Selain pengalaman yang menakjubkan menaiki kereta kabel di Ba Na Hills yang dikongsikan, saya ingin menambah bahawa waktu terbaik untuk melawat tempat ini adalah pada waktu pagi awal, di mana suasana masih sejuk dan tidak terlalu sesak dengan pelancong. Ini membolehkan anda menikmati pemandangan hijau yang segar dan merakam gambar dengan cahaya matahari pagi yang lembut. Apabila melawat kawasan yang diinspirasikan Eropah ini, jangan ketinggalan untuk meluangkan masa di kawasan kedai-kedai butik dan kafe-kafe kecil yang menawarkan pelbagai cenderamata unik serta menu minuman yang menyegarkan. Saya sendiri telah mencuba kopi Vietnam yang disajikan di sebuah kafe berdekatan jambatan emas, rasanya cukup berbeza dan sangat nikmat. Bagi penggemar minuman bir, Sun Kraft Beer Factory memang tempat yang wajib singgah. Saya mendapati proses pembuatan bir di sini menggunakan teknik Jerman yang tradisional, memberikan rasa bir yang autentik dan menyegarkan. Sambil menikmati bir, makanan Vietnam yang disediakan sangat sesuai sebagai pelengkap, memberikan pengalaman kuliner tempatan yang lebih lengkap. Kepada keluarga yang membawa anak kecil, permainan Alpine Coaster mungkin menjadi tarikan utama. Ia bukan sahaja menyeronokkan tetapi juga memberikan peluang untuk semua umur merasai keghairahan meluncur di trek yang menaiki bukit dengan pemandangan spektakuler di sekeliling. Selepas seharian berjalan, mencuba jus tebu segar dan kelapa muda dari penjual tepi jalan boleh memberikan kesegaran tambahan. Saya juga menyarankan agar anda membawa bekalan air dan topi untuk cuaca yang panas dan cerah agar perjalanan lebih selesa. Akhir sekali, berita baik untuk anda yang ingin merasakan keunikan budaya tempatan dan perayaan, Da Nang sering mengadakan pertunjukan bunga api pada waktu malam di kawasan tertentu, terutama pada musim perayaan atau ulang tahun bandar. Melihat langit malam disinari bunga api seperti yang diceritakan memang pengalaman yang tidak boleh dilupakan. Semoga pengalaman tambahan ini membantu anda merancang lawatan yang lebih sempurna ke Ba Na Hills dan Da Nang!
