VN · Hue · 16.20°N 107.87°E

bach ma national park

Old French hill-station ruins and waterfalls between Hue and Da Nang.

Best time
February to August is drier and best for hiking. September to December is very wet, as Bach Ma is one of the rainiest places in Vietnam. The summit is cool all year and often in cloud.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Da Nang (about 2.5 hours). The park gate is about 1.5 hours' drive from Da Nang or about an hour from Hue. From there, the summit road can be done on foot, by motorbike or in the park's own cars.
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Dear group chat,Old French hill-station ruins and waterfalls between Hue and Da Nang.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingBach Ma National ParkVN, Hue
KLbach ma national park
≈ 1,602 km from KL, as the crow flies
Lập An lagoon, nestled between Hai Van Pass and Phu Gia Pass. The backdrop for magnificent Bach Ma mountain range.

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A mountain national park between Hue and Da Nang, topped by the ruins of a 1930s French hill station. Trails lead through cool, misty forest to waterfalls and a summit with views out to the coast.

Things to do

  1. The summit lookoutA viewpoint at the top with views over the lagoons and the sea on a clear day.Map ↗
  2. Rhododendron WaterfallA tall waterfall reached by a steep path of hundreds of steps.Map ↗
  3. Five Lakes trailA chain of pools and small falls along a stream, good for a dip.Map ↗
  4. French villa ruinsCrumbling stone villas from the old hill station, scattered through the forest.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Wear good shoes and bring a raincoat. The trails are steep and slippery.
  • It's much cooler up top than on the coast, so pack a light jacket.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.