What was it like to visit Ba Na 100 years ago?

Ba Na in Da Nang is 1,487m above sea level. How did people go on vacation to this mountain top 100 years ago?

Photos of a trip to Ba Na 100 years ago - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital Hue

Ba Na currently has many cable car routes that hold world records, taking visitors to the top in less than 30 minutes - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

Ba Na It is now a bustling tourist destination. In less than 30 minutes on the cable car, visitors can walk on the clouds to reach this world-famous destination.

According to historical records, from the first survey in 1901, it was not until 1919 that the first wooden house on top of Ba Na was completed.

This is considered a landmark of Ba Na. From here, there are houses, this mountain top is no longer the sole location of the forest rangers.

By May 1923, the two-story hotel with 22 rooms owned by Da Nang businessman Emile Morin opened. From then on, the French dream of "breakfast in Tourane, lunch in Ba Na" began.

Ba Na with its ideal height and fresh climate becomes an ideal resort for Europeans who cannot stand the heat in our country.

But 100 years ago with the rugged mountainous terrain, how did people travel and relax? Especially women and children.

Wooden houses on top of Ba Na - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital Hue

A corner of the old residential complex at the top of Ba Na - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital of Hue

Ba Na is considered a "French Spring" destination with a cool climate. However, 100 years ago, tourism exploitation here only took place during the summer months - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital Hue

In the book Friends of the ancient capital of Hue Published in 1924, Dr. Sallet - who visited Ba Na many times - described the Ba Na tour serving the period from May 13 to July 15.

This tour departs by car from Morin Hotel in central Da Nang at 4:30am on odd days (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) of the week. The schedule is to arrive at the foot of the mountain around 6am and continue the journey to the top by chairlift around 11am.

Conversely, depart from Ba Na to Da Nang on even days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) by chairlift from 5am to the foot of the mountain at 10am.

Then the guests went home by car. Da Nang at noon. Included in the schedule are the prices for car seats, luggage check-in fees, local maid fees, and chair carriers to the top of the mountain...

Each trip only accepts 10 guests and must be notified at least 48 hours in advance with a maximum luggage weight of 30kg.

With a history of more than 100 years, Ba Na today has become a globally famous destination - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

The ancients realized the dream of "having breakfast in Tourane, lunch in Ba Na" by departing by car from the center of Da Nang - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital of Hue

Car on the way to Ba Na - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital Hue

After getting off the bus, the tour hired someone to carry chairs to take guests to the top of Ba Na - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital of Hue

Occasionally, the group would stop to walk at some difficult points or places with beautiful scenery - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital of Hue

A French family vacationed on top of Ba Na 100 years ago - Photo: In the book Friends of the ancient capital Hue

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