Nestled in the hills west of Da Nang City, a walk with giants awaits. Rising out of the lush greenery, massive stone hands cradle a gleaming curved walkway, making the Golden Bridge one of Vietnam’s most spectacular destinations.
Perched on a mountain top in the Sun World Ba Na Hills amusement park, this remarkable pedestrian bridge is only accessible by cable car.
The impressive structure sits among the clouds at 4,639 feet above sea level, with stunning views of the surrounding forest and mountains. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the East Sea.
About the Golden Bridge
The most striking aspect of the Golden Bridge is the pair of giant stone hands. Their weathered, mossy look gives the impression of age.
But the Cau Vang, which translates to “Gold Bridge,” is not an ancient ruin. It was built in 2018 as a $2 billion effort to lure more tourists to Central Vietnam.
The investment paid off as the bridge is now one of the most popular destinations in Central Vietnam, with thousands walking across it every day.
In 2017, more than 2.7 million people visited the Ba Na Hills resort complex with the iconic golden hand bridge. It’s easy to see why.
With the verdant mountains as a backdrop, the colossal hands grasping golden railings make for swoon-worthy Instagram images.
There’s an ethereal feel to the giant hands supporting the bridge; the careful pose evokes a godlike feeling. The mountain mist that pours through the site adds to the divine, mystical aura.
Unique Design
The lead architect, Vu Viet Anh of TA Landscape Architecture, said the bridge’s design was intended to “invoke the sensation of walking along a thread stretching through the hands of God.”
The curved pathway, with its gold-plated rails, emulates the shape of a golden silk strip cradled in the hands of a giant.
At nearly 500 feet long, visitors can walk up and down the unique structure, admiring the gleaming curves, massive stone appendages, and breathtaking views.
On a sunny day with clear skies, the bridge provides miles of beautiful vistas. (Look on Instagram for incredible sunset pictures.)
Our morning visit was plagued with cloudy weather…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at GoBackpacking…