Dragon Bridge – Da Nang’s Iconic Attractions

Known as one of the top iconic Da Nang attractions, Dragon Bridge is always an attractive spot for tourists to explore. Moreover, the bridge plays an important role in increasing the sparkling beauty of Da Nang nightlife crossing the Han River. Today, Sun Getaways Travel would like to introduce you to the symbol of Da Nang City – Dragon Bridge.

Dragon Bridge Introduction and History

Introduction to Dragon Bridge

The name “Dragon Bridge ” originates from its impressive dragon shape over the Han River. Dragon Bridge’s length is up to 666 meters and its width is nearly 37.5 meters with a total of 6 lanes for vehicles to commute across the river.

Dragon Bridge History

Moreover, today bridge is the product of the USA winner in an architecture competition in 2005. Then, their project was constructed in October 2007, and now we have a marvelous Dragon Bridge in Da Nang City. The Dragon Bridge was built in 2009 with an estimated fee of up to 88 million dollars. Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers with Louis Berger Group were the ones responsible for constructing and designing the bridge.

Moreover, the mother company was located in the United States of America at that time. Three companies, including Company No. 508, Bridge Company No. 75, and Civil Construction Engineering Corporation No.5, joined the constructive process.

On March 29, 2013, the bridge officially was allowed to be circulated. Incidentally, this is also the day of the 38th  Da Nang’s liberation anniversary. Nowadays, Vietnam Dragon Bridge Danang is the top choice route for tourists. Thanks to the bridge, people can commute between the international Airport and other main roads in the city more easily.

Moreover, due to its special dragon architecture, tourists soon become interested in it, and known as one of the most attractive spots in Da Nang. Especially, there is a system of nearly 15000 LED lights on the bridge, which makes the city more beautiful and sparkling than ever at night.  

Where is Da Nang Dragon Bridge Located?

Dragon Bridge is located at 550000 Da Nang, Son Tra, An Hai Tay, An Hai. You can find it on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Phuoc Ninh Ward, Hai Chau District. If you have time to visit Da Nang, you can also get to the Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Han River Bridge, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, Thien Son Bridge, and Tran Thi Ly Bridge to admire the beauty of Da Nang. Moreover, Dragon Bridge is the seventh bridge in the list of top 7 bridges crossing the Han River. 

How to Get to Da Nang Dragon Bridge?

To get to Da Nang Dragon Bridge, there are several vehicles for you to take into consideration such as by bus, scooter, or private cars. Moreover, your choice also depends on your current location and budget.

From Hoi An to Dragon Bridge

If you are in Hoi An, you can get to Da Nang by bus, by scooter, or by private car. The distance between Hoi An and Dragon Bridge is nearly 30 kilometers, which means it takes people roughly 40 minutes to travel from Hoi An to Da Nang Dragon Bridge.

By buses

You have to pay about 20.000 VND to take a bus from Hoi An to Da Nang City and then visit the Dragon Bridge Da Nang Vietnam. This is considered the most convenient public transport for tourists to experience. People do not need to pay the high price but still enjoy the route, save budget, and enjoy the natural beauty along the journey.

By scooters

For backpackers who adore adventuring, renting a scooter will be an ideal option to have an authentic experience. You will have an opportunity to admire the natural beauty of the blue sky and white clouds. Moreover, do not miss the boat to see the marvelous landscape of Marble Mountain!

The best route for you is to drive to An Bang controlled-access highway then you will meet a roundabout. Let’s turn left to get to  Vo Van Kiet Street. You will reach Da Nang Dragon Bridge after that. Furthermore, the price to rent a scooter is not too expensive, only ranging from 80,000 VND to 150,000 VND per day.

By private cars

Another option for tourists is to book a private car. If you go with a group of people, we highly recommend you choose this means of transport. First, the cost you pay will not be high when splitting the bill for each person. Second, when booking a private car, tourists will be more flexible with door-to-door service, and personal atmosphere. Last but not least, the tourists are also willing to stop by attractions during the route if you ask.

From My Khe to Dragon Bridge

Only 4.3 kilometers, you can get to the Dragon Bridge from My Khe Beach in only 8 minutes. From My Khe Beach, let’s follow Vo Nguyen Giap Street to get to Vo Van Kiet Street. You need to continue going forward then you will reach Da Nang Dragon Bridge. Additionally, tourists also can find a way to get to Tran Phu Street. 

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Dragon Bridge’s Interesting Events

Your Da Nang day trips will become unforgettable if you take the time and watch the magnificent event in Da Nang Dragon Bridge. For instance, you can spend time getting to the bridge every Saturday and Friday to see the Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Show or admire the beauty of Da Nang’s nightlife through the sparkling International Firework Festival.

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Fire and water performances

A must-experienced event that you should not miss is this bridge Fire and Water Performance. The dragon will show their fire and water performance every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 every weekday.

The first performance will be the fire-breathing show and then the water-breathing show later. The Dragon Bridge Danang fire show will have breathing turns including nine times per turn. Moreover, the water show will perform three turns, each turn only has one breathing time.

Tips for you

The ideal place to observe the panoramic view of the dragon’s performance is to stand on the bridge at the closest distance. Nevertheless, you should ensure a suitable distance from the dragon to not hurt yourself with water and fire during the show.

Moreover, you can consider standing under the bridge to admire the show’s beauty. A good location is on Tran Hung Dao Street. This spot will provide you with the best vision to watch a Nang Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Performance.

Last but not least, a lot of people choose Bach Dang Street as a top location to watch the dragon show at night. However, your vision will be clearer when choosing a higher location such as the upstairs or second floor of a high building. Tourists can also select the rooftop to admire the stunning landscapes of Da Nang city while sipping a cup of cocktails and enjoying the show.

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Da Nang International Firework Festival (DIFF)

The most attractive festival in Da Nang City, the Da Nang International Firework Festival (DIFF), is the purpose of plenty of people when traveling to Da Nang. Moreover, people often celebrate this event as a competition for global artists. The competition will occur on the Han River and Dragon Bridge is chosen as the top location to enjoy the firework performance. 

Every year, the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang Vietnam is covered by a huge crowd of people because of the International Firework Festival. Hence, tourists should be careful not to cause accidents and be careful with pickpockets.

In conclusion, Dragon Bridge plays a significant role in the development of tourism. It not only has a special shape but also possesses the cultural values brought to Da Nang City. If you have a chance to make a trip to Da Nang City, remember to visit Dragon Bridge! Let’s enjoy Da Nang Dragon Bridge shows here, especially the Da Nang International Firework Festival.