Why is the Golden Bridge still a magnet attracting visitors to Da Nang for 5 years

DNHN - Perhaps it is uncommon for a tourist attraction to be as long-lasting and alluring to tourists as the Golden Bridge (Da Nang). After five years of existence, the Golden Bridge has remained the primary attraction for international visitors to Vietnam.

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In October 2020, Mr. Ashish and Ms. Abha Nagaich and their two young children (India) travelled to Da Nang to see the famous Golden Bridge, which they had previously only seen on the internet. Unfortunately, your family's arrival coincided with a severe storm in Da Nang, so they were compelled to wait three days for the storm to pass. Mr Ashish's family arrived at Sun World Ba Na Hills as soon as the rare rays of sunshine appeared following the storm, but unfortunately, the KDL is in the process of being closed to recover from the storm's effects.

Without giving up, he and his wife met with a KDL representative and expressed their family's sincere desire to see the Golden Bridge before returning home.

The KDL leader, moved by the desire of the Indian family, decided to grant a special favour, open the door, and dispatch a guide to take them to the Golden Bridge and the resort. "This trip is truly unique for our family. In addition to being able to see the famous Golden Bridge with our own eyes, we are also deeply moved by your warmth and hospitality. Although we have not had the opportunity to fully experience Ba Na, we plan to return to Da Nang soon. Mr. Ashish stated, "With Ba Na's warm affection, we will recommend this resort to many of our friends and relatives."

Yan Ying, a Hong Kong tourist, walked across the "Bridge of the Hands" (Golden Bridge) in July 2023. Yan has a close friend in Vietnam who has repeatedly invited her to visit, but "Golden Bridge" is the most compelling reason for her to rearrange her schedule and travel to the S-shaped nation. "I have five days in Vietnam and I must visit 'Hand Bridge,'" she told her friend.

Mr. Ashish or Ms. Yan Ying's family's primary objective in travelling to Vietnam is not to see the Golden Bridge with their own eyes. After five years of operation, the Golden Bridge's appeal to domestic and international tourists has not diminished. In 2018, only three months after the opening of the Golden Bridge, there were four new international routes serving Da Nang. According to some major travel agencies in Da Nang, due to the Golden Bridge effect, in 2018-2019, two out of every three international tourists who register for a tour will be required to check in with two guests at the Golden Bridge. Ba Na Hills. In 2018 and 2019, the number of international flights to Da Nang skyrocketed. Additionally, the number of international visitors to Da Nang increased by 22.5% in 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, reaching over 3.52 billion arrivals.

The Golden Bridge, along with Da Nang's world-class tourism ecosystem and vibrant cultural festival events, have contributed to the city's "keeping the fire" in 2023, despite economic and tourism difficulties. There are indications of a worldwide recession. In the first six months of 2023, it is anticipated that the total number of visitors to Da Nang will exceed 3.5 million, an increase of 116.6% over the same period in 2022. There are 930,000 international arrivals, which is 11.3 times higher than the same period in 2022. According to a representative of Sun World Ba Na Hills, tourists from 54 countries and territories have visited the Golden Bridge so far.

Why does the Golden Bridge maintain its appeal for five years?

Born in June 2018, the Golden Bridge instantly became a social media phenomenon and "stormed" on prominent global news networks such as CNN, BBC, The New York Times, Time, FoxNews, etc. The Guardsman... The New York Times wrote, "From the cliffs, a pair of giant hands support a golden thread as if the mountain itself had grown hands." The Golden Bridge has been described as "one of the most spectacular pedestrian bridges in the world" by the Huffington Post and The Guardian, respectively. The news website Independent described the Golden Bridge as "one of the 10 most incredible bridges in the world."

The Golden Bridge has been praised by the Indian business magazine Luxebook as one of the most iconic bridges for the past five years... Three years in a row (2020-2022), the Group has recognised the Golden Bridge. The World Tourism Organisation (WTO) honoured the most famous tourist bridge in the world...

There are possibly few tourist attractions with such enduring and intense appeal as the Golden Bridge. Photographer Tran Tuan Viet, the creator of the award-winning photograph of Vietnam's Golden Bridge that won the Architecture 2020 Photography prize, attributed the bridge's appeal to its distinctive architecture. "The concept of supporting a bridge with two enormous arms is cool. The proportions and arrangement of the two hands and the bridge wall produce a harmonious architecture as a whole. As with many of Sun Group's other works, the hand-crafted details are meticulously executed. "The Golden Bridge also blends in with the natural landscape of Ba Na Hills, with its tall trees and fresh air, and its panoramic view of Da Nang, the most livable city in Vietnam," he said.

According to Mr Tran Tuan Viet, Sun World Ba Na Hills's impressive architectural works, numerous entertainment facilities for guests of all ages, and comprehensive services have contributed to its success. The merit and allure of the Golden Bridge. The Golden Bridge not only attracts domestic and international tourists, but also serves as an inexhaustible source of inspiration for domestic and international photographers who come to admire, record, and spread its beauty.

Golden Bridge, a Da Nang tourism product, has transcended its original purpose as a bridge due to its exceptional beauty and enduring appeal. After five years, this work has become a new symbol of tourism in Da Nang and is gradually becoming a symbol of tourism throughout Vietnam and the world.

My Anh