Cau Vang, the golden mountain bridge of Da Nang
Published on 09/05/2026 at 14:22 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
High above the slopes west of Da Nang, Cau Vang draws a curved line of gold through the mist, held in the grasp of two colossal stone-like hands. Completed in 2018 in the Ba Na Hills resort, this pedestrian bridge combines a simple walkway with sculptural supports to create one of central Vietnam’s most distinctive pieces of contemporary landscape architecture.
A golden curve in the Ba Na Hills
Cau Vang spans the mountainside within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, forming an elevated promenade above the Thien Thai gardens and surrounding slopes.Sun World Ba Na Hills The bridge opened to the public in June 2018, adding an eye-catching pedestrian route to a hilltop complex that already combined gardens, pagodas and themed architecture.opened to the public in June 2018
The deck runs for around 150 m (about 490 ft), following the contour of the mountainside rather than crossing a valley in a straight line.around 150 m At a width of about 5 m (around 16 ft), it is broad enough for visitors to walk in both directions and pause without blocking the route. Its elevation is about 1,400 m (approximately 4,600 ft) above sea level, which places the walkway at cloud level on some days in the wet season and gives clear-air views across the hills and down towards the coastal plain when the sky opens.about 1,400 m above sea level
Hands, materials and design
The most striking feature of Cau Vang is the pair of giant hands that appear to cradle the bridge above the slope. Each hand rises from the planted hillside and wraps partly around the deck, with a weathered surface that gives the impression of stone shaped long ago. In reality, the hands are formed from a mix of fibreglass and wire mesh supported by a steel structure, then finished to resemble aged rock.fibreglass and wire mesh supported by steel This combination allows the sculptural masses to stand securely despite their irregular form.
The bridge itself was designed by TA Landscape Architecture, a Vietnamese practice based in Ho Chi Minh City, and took about one year to construct between 2017 and 2018.TA Landscape Architecture Structurally, the deck comprises eight spans over its total length, supported on piers that follow the line of the mountain slope.eight separate spans Steel carries the main loads, while the visual character comes from the balustrades and cladding. The handrail and guardrails are finished in a warm metallic colour, using gilded stainless steel to give the bridge its “golden” appearance when seen against the greens and greys of the surrounding hills.gilded stainless steel
Cau Vang in the landscape of central Vietnam
Cau Vang stands in the Ba Na Hills, a mountain area west of Da Nang that has long attracted visitors for its cooler air and views across central Vietnam.Ba Na Hills west of Da Nang The Sun World Ba Na Hills resort has developed the ridge into a complex of themed structures, gardens and viewpoints, including a replica French-style village and the Linh Ung pagoda, with Cau Vang forming part of the circulation between different zones.between a replica French village and Le Jardin D’Amour
The bridge rises above the Thien Thai gardens, with planting running alongside the deck in raised beds that soften its edges. Chrysanthemums and other flowering plants line the walkway in season, echoing the garden below and bringing vegetation onto the structure itself.lined with chrysanthemums From the deck, the view takes in the Nui Chua mountains and the broader landscape of central Vietnam, framing distant ridges and valleys between the fingers of the sculpted hands. On clear days the light catches the metal balustrades, emphasising the “strip of gold” effect against the darker rock and forest.
Visiting Cau Vang: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Cau Vang is located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang in central Vietnam, on a ridge west of the city.
- The bridge stands at an elevation of roughly 1,400 m (about 4,600 ft), reached by cable car from the valley station below the Ba Na Hills.
- The terrain on and around the bridge involves outdoor walking on paved surfaces with steps and gradients, and the mountain setting means weather and visibility can change during a visit.
- 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?
Cau Vang is a pedestrian bridge in the Sun World Ba Na Hills resort in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, in central Vietnam, on a mountain ridge west of the city.
What should visitors expect on a visit?
Visitors can expect an outdoor walk along a curved, gilded bridge held by giant sculptural hands, with mountain views and landscaped planting along the deck in a high-altitude resort setting.
What makes Cau Vang distinctive?
Cau Vang is distinctive for its combination of a 150 m (about 490 ft) gilded footbridge with two colossal hand structures, its altitude of around 1,400 m (about 4,600 ft), and its role as a designed viewpoint within the Ba Na Hills.
