DRAGON BRIDGE - NEW SYMBOL OF DA NANG CITY
As a unique bridge in Vietnam, Dragon Bridge has become a symbol of Da Nang city that no tourist can miss. However, few people understand the history of Da Nang Dragon Bridge. So, today's article will help you learn about the history of this bridge along with a few surprising facts that you did not know.
History of Dragon Bridge Da Nang
True to its name, Dragon Bridge, shaped like a dragon, is 666m long and 37.5m wide, spanning the Han River. 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 occasion of the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang city. If you don't know, the design of Dragon Bridge is associated with historical advances in new architectural art of Da Nang city.
It is the result of a design competition among famous architects to find the most special design for the bridge. Two architects from America with the design of a flying dragon won.
Highlights of Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge is the bridge with the most unique architecture in Vietnam, and is the shortest road connecting Da Nang international airport with main roads in the city. Not only does it serve as the city's lifeline, Dragon Bridge, with its architecture simulating the Ly Dynasty dragon rising to the sea, is one of the iconic architectures of Da Nang city.
The dragon tail is stylized with the shape of a blooming lotus flower, a traditional flower associated with peaceful villages in Vietnam. The winding dragon body reaching out to the sea represents Da Nang's desire to integrate with friends from all over the world. Regarding durability, the bridge is covered with 5 layers of anti-corrosion paint and protects the bridge from the effects of weather as well as giving it an eye-catching yellow color.
Events at Dragon Bridge
Night is the best time to see Dragon Bridge. Attaching 15,000 LED lights, the bridge becomes a real dragon with shimmering color effects. Moreover, Dragon Bridge also attracts tourists with many events and performances at night.
Dragon Bridge spits fire and water
For Da Nang tourists, along with learning the history of Da Nang's Dragon Bridge, admiring the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge is one of the most exciting moments. Luckily, you can see this marvelous performance every weekend at no cost. Every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m., Dragon Bridge will entertain residents and tourists with wonderful performances of water and fire.
The first performance is the fire breathing performance with 2 turns of 9 times each. You will be surprised by the shimmering light combined with fire erupting from the dragon's head. Many visitors love the second performance, a fairly short water spraying performance consisting of 3 turns, each turn only once. The ideal place to enjoy the performance On the bridge: When the bridge begins to breathe fire, vehicles will not be allowed to travel on the bridge. So you can enjoy the performance right on the bridge. However, you should not stand near the dragon's head if you do not want to get wet in the water spray.
Under the bridge (Tran Hung Dao Street): Tran Hung Dao Street crosses the Dragon Bridge right below the dragon's head. Therefore, this is an ideal place to enjoy the performance. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy drinks from sidewalk cafes along the street. From Bach Dang Street: Bach Dang Street is at the end of the bridge.
From here you can admire the performance with a clear view while admiring the beauty of the Han River. However, you should choose cafes with balconies and go to the second floor for a clearer view. From above: A more interesting way to admire the water and fire spray is from the upper floors of buildings near the bridge. You can enjoy the performance and the sparkling Da Nang night.
From other bridges: Da Nang is a city of many famous bridges such as Han River Bridge and Tran Thi Ly Bridge. Since these bridges are parallel to the Dragon Bridge, you can admire the water and fire spray from both bridges.
Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF)
Da Nang is not only a destination for beautiful beaches, ancient temples and delicious food, but also hosts famous international events such as the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival. Once a year, fireworks competition teams from all over the world gather in this coastal city to participate in the biggest fireworks competition of the year. Fireworks displays will take place on the Han River, so Dragon Bridge is a great place to watch fireworks for free.
But if you want to fully admire the performance and music, you should arrive early before the performance starts because there will be a large crowd gathered on the bridge.
Learning about the history of Dragon Bridge, the bridge with the most unique architecture in Vietnam, is an exciting experience for Da Nang tourists. Hope you will take the time to enjoy the beauty of this unique bridge during your trip to Da Nang.
