Guide to visiting Ba Na Hills Vietnam: Just a 20-km drive from Da Nang, I found Ba Na Hills – one of those destinations that you either love or hate the moment you lay eyes on it. The French resort sitting at the top of a mountain in Central Vietnam has always sparked plenty of debate. But for me, it absolutely lived up to the hype. It actually became one of my favorite day trips from Da Nang.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s everything I wish I had known before my trip. My 2025 guide to Ba Na Hills covers tips on how to plan your visit around an itinerary, where to get your tickets, and what’s actually worth seeing.

Plus the best things to do in Ba Na Hills once the spectacular cable car ride drops you off at the top of Chua Mountain.