Recently, the international travel magazine Time Out of the UK announced the list "The world's most beautiful bridges". The periodic ranking aims to honor architectural works that perfectly combine construction engineering and aesthetic value, serving as tourist icons for countries. The list was voted by experts based on three criteria including unique architectural design, ability to harmonize with the landscape, and international media influence.
Surpassing many long-standing icons of the world, Golden Bridge is the only representative of Vietnam to be included, ranked 4th globally and becoming a prominent highlight of the Southeast Asian region. This is not the first time this work has been honored, but continuing to "score points" after many years of launch shows the enduring appeal of a modern tourist icon.
The Golden Bridge – the iconic tourist bridge in Da Nang – is the only representative in Vietnam to be included in the list of the world's most beautiful bridges.
In the article, writer Dewi Nurjuwita describes the journey across the Golden Bridge as a surreal experience: where visitors feel like they are floating between clouds. The image of giant stone hands supporting the curved bridge in mid-air is considered the detail that creates a difference – turning the bridge not just into a scenic walkway, but an iconic architectural work, where landscape and design blend to create an impressive visual effect.
Located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills complex, at an altitude of over 1,400 meters above sea level, the Golden Bridge is nearly 150 meters long with a gold-plated railing and a soft design that hugs the mountainside. When mist rolls in, the bridge seems to float in the air; when the sky is clear, the entire panorama of Ba Na mountains and forests unfolds to the horizon. It is the constant interplay of light, clouds, and mist that creates visual moments making each visit a different experience. Not only the Golden Bridge, Sun World Ba Na Hills also offers attractive experiences for visitors such as top-notch indoor and outdoor shows, enchanting castles amidst the sea of clouds, and impressive structures like the Sun God Waterfall, the brewery at the highest altitude in Vietnam, or year-round vibrant flower gardens…
Sun World Ba Na Hills also captivates visitors with magnificent castles and seasonal flower festivals
Since its launch in 2018, the Golden Bridge has quickly become a global media "phenomenon", continuously mentioned by international news agencies and newspapers such as Reuters, BBC, Daily Mail, or The Guardian… At the World Travel Awards – an award dubbed the "Oscars of the global tourism industry" – the structure was honored as the "World's Leading Iconic Tourist Bridge" for 4 consecutive years, affirming its value beyond that of a mere attraction.
On social media platforms, the Golden Bridge has become a "must-check-in" spot for tourists visiting Da Nang . Images of the bridge amidst a sea of clouds are constantly shared, appearing in promotional videos, architectural rankings, and international tourism publications.
"Walking on the clouds" and checking in at the Golden Bridge have become a "must-try" experience when traveling to Da Nang
Not stopping at praising a specific structure, Time Out also believes Da Nang will be one of the best destinations in Asia in 2026, emphasizing that "that walk as if floating in the sky is what captivates tourists". This shows that the Golden Bridge is not only beautiful for photos but also contributes to positioning the city's image on the global tourism map.
The continued presence in the top 4 worldwide this time once again affirms the vitality of that special architectural symbol. Amidst the sky of Ba Na, the image of the golden bridge being held up in the air is still enough to make people want to set foot there themselves – to feel it, rather than just admire it through a screen.
