The Danang Dragon Bridge
Considered the soul of Da Nang, Dragon Bridge is one of the destinations not to be missed when coming to this city. Located at Nguyen Van Linh Street, Phuoc Ninh Ward, Hai Chau District, this is today's 7th bridge across the Han River. Not only acting as the lifeline of the city, Dragon Bridge, with the architecture simulating a dragon of the Ly Dynasty reaching out to the sea, is one of the iconic architectures of Da Nang city.
With a cost of nearly 1.5 billion VND, the bridge has six lanes and was first opened to traffic on March 29, 2013, on the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang.
The design of the Dragon Bridge has been recognized by the World Association of Bridges and Roads as one of the works with unique and novel architecture, creating an extraordinary inspiration for a city that is changing strongly and is a new symbol of Da Nang in the period of integration and development. The dragon's tail is stylized with the shape of a blooming lotus, a traditional flower associated with a peaceful village in Vietnam. The dragon's body curls out to the sea, expressing Da Nang's desire to integrate with friends from five continents.
How to get to the Dragon Bridge
Location : Cầu Rồng Đà Nẵng, An Hải, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Google Map Link : https://goo.gl/maps/Ma8Q8JM7J3K4hiP3A
From Hoi An
Hoi An is located about 28km from Da Nang Dragon Bridge, so it will only take you 40-60 minutes by car. The route is also quite clear, and you can choose from the following ways of transportation:
- Bus route Hoi An to Danang:
This is a highly economical way to travel from Hoi An Ancient Town to Danang Dragon Bridge with a ticket price of about 20,000 VND/person per trip. This vehicle is a bit constrained in terms of time but in return, moves very quickly and safely. You can catch bus route No. 1 at Le Van Hien (Hoi An) from 5:30 to 17:30 daily to start your journey!.
- Taxi:
This is a means of transportation to Dragon Bridge which is quite convenient and suitable for tourists traveling in groups or families. However, the price is quite expensive and usually ranges from 300,000 - 500,000 VND / way.
- Motorbike:
If you want to control your journey, renting a motorbike will be more convenient for you with the price ranging from 100 000 - 150 000 VNĐ per day. You move straight along An Bang highway and turn left when you meet the roundabout. Continue going straight until Vo Van Kiet Street, and you will see the Da Nang Dragon Bridge standing before you.
From My Khe Beach to Dragon Bridge
- My Khe Beach is close to Da Nang Dragon Bridge, with a distance of less than 3km. And if you start from My Khe beach, you need to move north to Vo Nguyen Giap street. Then, you turn left to Vo Van Kiet Street and continue straight to the Dragon Bridge.
What to see at the Dragon Bridge and the best times to visit
The most beautiful Da Nang Dragon Bridge will be in the evening when more than 2,500 different colorful LED lights are active. The unique feature of this lighting system is that it can change colors flexibly, depending on the scale and type of festival event being held.
If you visit here, you cannot miss one of the most precious moments in the world, which is witnessing the Dragon Bridge breathing fire and water. The schedule for the fire-breathing of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang will be held at 9 pm every Saturday, Sunday, and on major holidays to serve residents and tourists.
The fire-breathing performance will occur twice; each turn will include nine times. Next is a water spray performance with three turns, one time each, using modern technology. This activity has made the Dragon Bridge impressive and becomes a famous tourist destination in Da Nang, attracting a lot of tourists every year.
The most beautiful place to watch the Dragon Bridge spray water and breathe fire
To be able to admire the fire and water spraying programs at Dragon Bridge, you need to choose for yourself the ideal location. Here are some suggestions for the most beautiful places to see the Dragon Bridge that you can refer to:
- Right on Dragon Bridge
Before the fire and water spray performance, the organizers will ban vehicles from passing, so you can completely stand on the bridge to admire. Please choose a suitable standing point to avoid getting wet!
- Bach Dang Street
Bach Dang Street is a famous pedestrian street right next to the Dragon Bridge; from here, you can also see the performance as well as the beauty of the Han River. With a relatively comprehensive and far viewing angle, you will feel really surprised with the super shimmering beauty when the fire and water spraying program on Dragon Bridge takes place.
- Tran Hung Dao Street is under the bridge.
Perhaps Tran Hung Dao street will be one of the most suitable places to see the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang for you. This place has an ideal distance, not too close, just to ensure safety, and convenient to admire the Han River and see the full beauty of the Dragon Bridge.
- From above
A more exciting way to admire the fire and water spray is from the top floors of the buildings near the bridge. You can enjoy the performance and the whole night of Da Nang shimmering.
Other bridges nearby
There are many other bridges parallel to the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang from which you can fully watch the fire and water spraying performance, such as Han River Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge,...
Things to avoid while at the Dragon Bridge/ Pro tips and history:
To have the best experience visiting Da Nang Dragon Bridge, please record the following important notes:
You can visit Dragon Bridge at different times of the year. And the most suitable time to comfortably rest and see photos of the Dragon Bridge performing is in the evening when the weather becomes more relaxed, and the brilliant image of the bridge will also become more prominent.
Because the number of visitors to Dragon Bridge is quite crowded on weekends or holidays, especially when visiting the fire and water shows, you need to take good care of your personal belongings to avoid dropping them and be mindful of damage or theft.
As one of the green cities, when you visit Da Nang Dragon Bridge, remember to put your garbage in the right place and contact the city management hotline if there is a case of littering causing unsanitary and affecting the environment.
Final Words about the Dragon Bridge in Danang, Vietnam
Visiting Da Nang Dragon Bridge will be one of the best experiences in your upcoming trip that you should try once when coming to Danang city in Vietnam. Don't forget to save time for the fire and water spraying program at Dragon Bridge!
Hopefully, with the information provided above, it will help you have more valuable experiences when traveling to Da Nang Dragon Bridge.
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