Recently, the UK-based international travel magazine Time Out ranked the Golden Bridge among the most beautiful bridges in the world. The magazine also recognized Da Nang as one of the must-visit destinations in Asia for 2026, noting that the experience of strolling among the clouds at the Golden Bridge is one of the reasons visitors instantly “fall in love.”
Time Out honors the Golden Bridge among the Top 4 most beautiful bridges in the world
Recently, the UK travel publication Time Out announced its list of “The World’s Most Beautiful Bridges.” This periodic ranking celebrates architectural masterpieces that perfectly combine engineering excellence with aesthetic value, serving as tourism icons for their respective countries. The list is selected by experts based on three criteria: unique architectural design, harmony with the surrounding landscape, and international media influence.
Surpassing many long-standing global landmarks, Cầu Vàng (Golden Bridge) is the only representative from Vietnam to make the list, ranking 4th worldwide and becoming a standout highlight of Southeast Asia. This is not the first time the bridge has been honored, but its continued recognition years after its debut demonstrates the enduring appeal of this modern tourism icon.
In the article, writer Dewi Nurjuwita describes the journey across Cầu Vàng as a surreal experience, where visitors feel as if they are floating among the clouds. The image of two giant stone hands lifting the gracefully curved bridge into the sky is highlighted as the defining feature—transforming it from a simple sightseeing walkway into an iconic architectural masterpiece where landscape and design blend seamlessly to create a striking visual effect.
Golden Bridge – A Symbol Putting Da Nang on the Global Tourism Map
Located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills complex at an altitude of over 1,400 meters above sea level, the Golden Bridge stretches nearly 150 meters, featuring gold-plated railings and a soft, mountain-hugging design. When clouds drift by, the bridge appears to float in midair; on clear days, panoramic views of Ba Na’s mountains extend to the horizon. The ever-changing interplay of sunlight, clouds, and mist creates unique visual moments, making every visit a different experience.
Beyond the Golden Bridge, Sun World Ba Na Hills offers a wide range of attractions, including world-class indoor and outdoor performances, enchanting castles rising above the sea of clouds, and remarkable landmarks such as the Sun God Waterfall, the highest-altitude brewery in Vietnam, and vibrant flower gardens that bloom all year round.
Since its debut in 2018, Cầu Vàng has quickly become a global media phenomenon, frequently featured by major international news agencies and newspapers such as Reuters, BBC, Daily Mail, and The Guardian. At the World Travel Awards—often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry”—the bridge was honored as the “World’s Leading Iconic Tourist Bridge” for four consecutive years, affirming its value far beyond that of a conventional tourist attraction.
Across social media platforms, the Golden Bridge has become a must-check-in destination for visitors to Da Nang. Images of the bridge rising above a sea of clouds are continuously shared, appearing in promotional videos, architectural rankings, and international travel publications.
Beyond praising a specific architectural work, Time Out also stated that Da Nang will be one of the best destinations in Asia in 2026, emphasizing that “the sensation of walking as if suspended in the sky is what truly captivates visitors.” This highlights that Cầu Vàng is not only a stunning photo spot, but also a landmark that helps position the city on the global tourism map.
Its continued presence in the world’s top four once again reaffirms the enduring appeal of this extraordinary architectural icon. Under the skies of Ba Na, the image of the golden-hued bridge lifted high above the clouds remains powerful enough to inspire people to experience it in person—rather than simply admire it through a screen.
