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Dragon Bridge is the 6th bridge spanning the Han River with a design resembling a golden dragon over the river, with its head raised high and its body gracefully curved. Dragon Bridge Danang plays a crucial role in enhancing the urban transportation infrastructure of the city.
Dragon Bridge Danang – A New Icon of the City in the Era of Integration
The construction of Dragon Bridge began in 2009 with a total budget exceeding 1.5 trillion. Since late 2005, in preparation for the project, the City People's Committee organized a design competition for Dragon Bridge with the participation of 8 consulting firms from Vietnam, Japan, Germany, and the United States.
The design proposal by Louis Berger Consulting Company (USA), based on the concept of depicting the shape of a flying dragon over the Han River towards the vast sea, surpassed 17 other designs and was selected.
Dragon Bridge boasts a uniquely modern design
The Guinness World Record was officially registered for the Dragon Bridge.
Upon completion, the Dragon Bridge became a significant and memorable event for the entire city of Da Nang. It marks a remarkable milestone for the Vietnamese team of officials, engineers, and workers in mastering the technology of designing and constructing a complex and modern bridge structure.
The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is praised for its beautiful, unique architecture that harmonizes with the surrounding natural landscape, catering to transportation needs while boosting the city's tourism industry. It makes the city even more 'liveable' in the eyes of tourists.
Due to its many special features, the Department of Transport of Da Nang submitted a letter to the Da Nang People's Committee to consider registering the Guinness World Record for the Dragon Bridge, with the record being the 'World's Largest Steel Dragon'.
Source: Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
