Among them, the Golden Bridge appeared alongside many of the region’s famous landmarks such as Japan’s Shinkyo Bridge, Thailand’s Rama VIII Bridge, and the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in China. Its inclusion among Asia’s familiar icons once again reflects the enduring appeal of the Golden Bridge on the international tourism map.
Golden Bridge named by Travel + Leisure among Asia’s most iconic bridges
In reality, this is far from the first time the Golden Bridge has been recognized by international media. Since its debut in 2018, the bridge suspended amid Da Nang’s clouds has continuously appeared across global travel, architecture, and lifestyle publications as one of Vietnam’s most striking visual symbols. What is remarkable is that even after many years, the Golden Bridge has still not become “old news” in the eyes of international travelers. The image of giant stone hands lifting a golden ribbon across the mountainside continues to appear across social media, travel articles, and Asia’s “must-see” lists.
Its appeal comes first and foremost from the project’s distinctive design language. The Golden Bridge is remembered not as an ordinary transportation structure, but more like an artwork placed in the heart of nature. The curved walkway stretching through the clouds, supported by giant moss-covered hands, creates a feeling that is both majestic and dreamlike, as though stepping into a fairytale world. It is the kind of image that can be recognized almost instantly: with just a single frame, viewers immediately know it is Da Nang, it is Vietnam.
Sun World Ba Na Hills captivates visitors with fairytale-like castles and year-round immersive experiences
But what allows the Golden Bridge to maintain its lasting popularity goes beyond beautiful photographs alone. The greater value of this icon lies in the fact that it is part of a vast and constantly evolving experience ecosystem: Sun World Ba Na Hills.
At Sun World Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge is not the final destination, but rather the beginning of a journey through the summit of Chua Mountain. From the moment visitors step onto the world record-holding cable car system, they are transported into a space entirely different from the coastal city of Da Nang below: cool weather year-round, drifting seas of clouds, and sweeping mountain landscapes.
Sun Fest 2026 energizes the summer atmosphere with vibrant festivals and performances at Ba Na Hills
From the Golden Bridge, the experience continues through European-style plazas, fairytale castles, flower gardens, churches, street festivals, and a wide range of seasonal performances. It is this combination of nature, architecture, culture, and entertainment that transforms Ba Na Hills from merely a “photo-taking destination” into a place where travelers can easily spend an entire day exploring. The destination itself also continuously reinvents its offerings through new performances and world-class attractions, giving visitors every reason to return again and again. This year, coinciding with the opening of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, Ba Na Hills also launched Sun Fest 2026 and welcomed the famous French bakery brand Eric Kayser.
Eric Kayser – “the essence of French gastronomy” – arrives at Ba Na Hills on May 30, the opening day of DIFF 2026
The appearance of the Golden Bridge on the list of Asia’s most iconic bridges therefore represents more than just another moment of international recognition. It is also proof of the enduring vitality of a Vietnamese tourism icon that, even after many years, still has the power to spark global curiosity, inspire conversations, and attract travelers eager to experience it firsthand. Behind that icon is an ever-evolving ecosystem continuously developed at Sun World Ba Na Hills, where a simple check-in moment becomes an extended journey through the clouds of Da Nang. At a time when travelers increasingly seek destinations that combine visual impact with immersive experiences, the Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills continue to demonstrate their distinctive appeal on Asia’s tourism map.
