Top 5 Iconic Bridges In Da Nang Vietnam

If you travel to Vietnam, do not miss the boat to discover the top 5 famous bridges in Da Nang including the Golden Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Han River Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Bridge! Moreover, how much do you know about these bridges? If you do not know much, Sun Getaways Travel will help you research the top 5 above bridges. Let’s refer to the article to gain more details about the renowned bridges in Da Nang!

1. Golden Bridge in Da Nang

The Golden Bridge Da Nang is located inside Sun World Ba Na Hills. It is around 15 kilometers from Da Nang city center. The bridge includes two cliffs and is 150 meters in length. Especially, it is held up by giant concrete hands emerging from the forested hills. This special design was meant to depict the god’s hands holding up the sky. Due to its unique architecture, Da Nang Golden Bridge has soon become one of the symbolic attractions in Vietnam.

When getting to the bridge, visitors can walk across the bridge with a height of 1400 meters compared to sea level. From the Golden Bridge, people can admire the scenic views of the mountainous surrounding area and panoramic city. Moreover, people will have a chance to experience taking cable cars to get to Ba Na Hills and enjoy the natural view during the journey reaching the bridge.

Most importantly, the Golden Bridge has an important role in boosting the city’s fame. In particular, it used to be widespread in international media like BBC, Buzzfeed, and National Geographic due to its daring and unique concept. At present, it has become popular for tourists not only locals in Da Nang but also international visitors.

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2. Da Nang Dragon Bridge

Known as the iconic symbol of Da Nang City, Dragon Bridge is the top tourist destination attracting thousands of visitors every year. The bridge was completed in 2013 with a unique cable structure connecting the northern and southern riverbanks. It is 666 meters in length and  37.5 meters in width across the Han River. Also, the bridge is divided into six vehicle lanes and two pedestrian lanes.

The Dragon Bridge’s structure specializes in a marvelous steel sculpture of a dragon to show the enduring strength and vibrant spirit of the local people. Moreover, Dragon Bridge has a huge system of 15,000 LED lights, which makes the bridge more sparkling than ever and makes the city more stunning at night.

Especially, Da Nang Dragon Bridge has soon become a must-visit place for tourists when visiting not only because of its special architecture but also the interesting activities on the bridge. Every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 PM, tourists will have an opportunity to admire the water-spraying and fire-breathing performances on Dragon Bridge. If you visit the City, do not miss the chance to enjoy these Da Nang bridge Vietnam shows and check in! Additionally, when standing on the bridge, you will be surprised due to the twinkling images at night of the city.

3. Han River Bridge in Da Nang

The Han River Bridge is another typical bridge in Da Nang city. It is located in the Da Nang city center and has an important meaning in exchanging products and commercial activities on the waterway.  The bridge crosses the Han River and helps to connect the northern and southern districts. People finished it in 2000 and it was known as the first swing bridge in Vietnam.

It is 487 meters long and 12.9 meters wide with 11 spans. The unique structure of the bridge is that it has the ability to rotate 90 degrees in the middle of the night, which allows ships to pass through the river. Moreover, this unique feature also became an attractive factor attraction for both locals and tourists visiting Da Nang. Most especially, people often fall in love with the bridge at night when the bridge is illuminated and reflects colorful lights on the river’s surface.

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4. Tran Thi Ly Bridge Da Nang

The Tran Thi Ly bridge is known as the first modern cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. It is located on Tran Thi Ly Street, Hoa Cuong, Da Nang, Vietnam. The bridge is over 700 meters in length and it spans across the iconic Han River. The bridge plays a key role in connecting the two banks in the central area. People started to build the bridge in 2009 to replace the older De Lattre bridge, built over 60 years earlier by the French. In 2013, the Tran Thi Ly bridge was officially completed. And now, we have the present-day Tran Thi Ly Bridge.

With its unique cable-stayed design, the Tran Thi Ly bridge resembles an upside-down capital Y with cables leaning towards the East Sea. It uses an innovative 3-way cable-stay system with towering pillars (weighing 3,200 tons and up to 145 meters high above sea level). Additionally, the Tran Thi Ly bridge has a modern lighting system, which makes it brighter than ever. Hence, do not ignore this bridge and visit it at night to admire the beauty of Da Nang nightlife!

5. Thuan Phuoc Bridge Da Nang

Known as the longest suspension bridge with a length of nearly 2 kilometers in Vietnam, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is one of the top 5 most beautiful bridges in Da Nang City, Vietnam. It is the connecting point between the two coastal roads of Nguyen Tat Thanh and Hoang Sa-Truong Sa. Da Nang citizens began to build the bridge in 2003 and they had to spend 6 years completing the construction. Thus, until 2009, the bridge was officially open for commuting. According to the report, the government spent nearly 1,000 billion Vietnam dongs to build the bridge. Its width is 20 meters and the bridge includes 4 vehicle lanes.

At night, the Thuan Phuoc Bridge is the most beautiful when the light system is lit up with colorful patterns. It looks like a “strip of silk across the Han River”. In addition, the bridge has a significant meaning in improving transport infrastructure and is known as a meeting point connecting the city to nearby tourist destinations like Hoi An.

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In conclusion, Da Nang bridges show an important meaning, not only about tourism development but also about the importance of transportation and economic conditions in the area. Moreover, people will realize that each bridge has a distinguished beauty. Sun Getaways Travel has shown you all about the top 5 most famous bridges in Da Nang. We hope that you will have the best trips here when you discover these bridges in Da Nang.