Da Nang/Hoi An : Ba Na Hills & Amazing Golden Bridge Discovery

Ba Na Hill was first discovered and developed by the French in the 1920s, who escaped the summer heat for its cool, mountain air. In the past few years, the local authorities have poured money into Ba Na, converting some of the old French villas into guesthouses and restaurants, laying forest trails and a new access road and even putting in a cable car – a great hit with the locals, who come up here at night to admire the lights of Da Nang twinkling far below. Not that the daytime views are to be scoffed at, taking in the Hai Van Pass, Son Tra Peninsular & Marble Mountains if you’re lucky. Given the weather, you may have to content yourself with a more atmospheric scene of mountains wreathed in mist, but while it’s raining on the lower slopes, the summit may be above the clouds, enjoying brilliant sunshine. Highlights UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve Ba Na Hill Vong Nguyet Hill Linh Ung Pagoda Old villas of French Fantasy Park Flower Garden Old wine tunnel & Orchid Garden