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When mentioning tourist spots in Da Nang alongside its breathtaking natural landscapes like the Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, My Khe Beach… it's impossible not to mention the bridges in Da Nang along the poetic Han River. These bridges connecting both riverbanks have become highlights of tourism for the young city.
Famous bridges in Da Nang
Han River Swing Bridge – A pride of Da Thanh residents
Han River Bridge was inaugurated and put into operation in 2000, it is the first and only rotary bridge designed and constructed by Vietnamese engineers and workers in Vietnam. The bridge is over 480m long, 13m wide, with 11 spans and each span is approximately over 30m long. Han River Bridge is considered a symbol of the development of the young city of Danang, it has become a pride of all Danang citizens. Nowadays, Han River Bridge not only serves for transportation purposes but also is one of the bridges in Danang that attracts tourists.
When the city lights up, Han River Bridge becomes a beautiful tourist attraction in Danang. Standing on the bridge, tourists can have an overview of the beautiful scenery surrounding the city, from the sparkling lights along the two riverside roads, to the shining boats on the shimmering river, and far away are the brightly lit skyscrapers, all adding to the charm and allure of Han River.
In addition to sightseeing, you shouldn't miss the chance to witness the operation of the rotating bridge. Every day, from midnight, the bridge starts to transform, the middle part of the bridge will rotate 90 degrees around the axis and lie along the flow of the river to open the way for boats to pass, until about 4 a.m. when it returns to its original position to prepare for a new day with the city. Along with other tourist destinations in Danang, Han River Bridge has become an indispensable destination in the journey to explore Danang for tourists.
Dragon Bridge - The new symbol of tourism in Danang
Dragon Bridge is one of the newest attractive tourist destinations in Danang for travelers to explore. Dragon Bridge is the 6th bridge crossing the Han River, inaugurated on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Danang City (March 29, 2013). With a unique design resembling the shape of a dragon winding over the Han River and facing the East Sea.
Dragon Bridge is where dreams of strong and sustainable development for the future of Danang City are entrusted. With a length of 666 meters, width of 37.5 meters divided into 5 spacious and safe traffic lanes. In terms of transportation, the bridge is the main axis of Danang in the East - West direction, the shortest route, connecting Danang International Airport with high-end coastal resorts in Son Tra - Dien Ngoc. Dragon Bridge also contributes significantly to the development of tourism in Danang.
Embracing traditional beauty with the image of Dragon - one of the four sacred animals in Vietnamese culture, Dragon Bridge has become one of the famous bridges in Danang. Not stopping at the image of a rigid Dragon, amidst the sparkling and surreal space of the city at night, around 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the Dragon's mouth also spews fire and water impressively for 5 minutes. Combined with the lanterns under the bridge, the lights on both sides of the bridge, and the lights on the bridge's body together create a lively Dragon over the Han River.
With its aesthetic beauty and architectural uniqueness, Dragon Bridge is among the tourist destinations in Danang that travelers cannot miss when visiting this tourist city.
If you ever find yourself in Danang, make sure to take some time to admire the unique bridges - one of the beautiful sights in Danang.
