1.
Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam by urban population. It lies on the coast of the South China Sea at
the mouth of the Han River, and is one of Vietnam's most important port cities, known as Tourane (or Turon)
during French colonial rule. Da Nang's population is estimated to reach one million inhabitants by 2014

2.
The city is surrounded by mountains to the west, and the South China Sea to the east

3.
The Dragon bridge

4.
Completed in
2013, Dragon
Bridge provides
a direct route
to both Non
Nuoc and My
Khe Beach. It’s
the longest in
all of Vietnam.

5.
Dragon Bridge
looks like a
dragon, and
glows with
neon light
after dark.
The bridge
was designed
by the US-
based
Ammann &
Whitney
Consulting
Engineers with
Louis Berger
Group

6.
Cong vien Dieu khac Song Han riverside promenade

7.
According to
local beliefs,
which date
back to the Ly
Dynasty, the
dragon is a
significant
symbol of
power, nobility
and good
fortune

8.
Up until the mid 16th Century Da Nang was a small port
town deployed for ship repairs for its bustling neighbour, Hoi
An. Da Nang then prospered as a bustling port city, the
central region’s largest commercial port, and there was an
influx of European lead investment. The devastation of the
American War in 1969 halted this development. Production
was limited and emergence of extreme poverty and urban
slums developed.

9.
Following the devastation of
the war Da Nang evolved,
with the construction of large
bridges connecting the city
across the Han River.

10.
The bridges of Da Nang not
only contributed to this
industrial development but
also enabled the city to
establish itself as a world-
renowned tourist hub.
Many people travel to Da
Nang to view the bridges
scattered over seven
kilometres around the city

11.
Thuan Phuoc Bridge

12.
Tran Thi Ly Bridge

13.
The Dragon bridge

14.
Dragon Bridge
is 666m long,
and has six
3.75-meter-
wide vehicle
lanes and two
2.5-meter-wide
sidewalks.
It opened to
traffic on March
29, 2013

15.
The Dragon bridge

16.
The span of Dragon
Bridge is best viewed at
night when it’s lit up in
bright yellows, blues,
and reds, weaving
across the Han River.
This ancient symbol of
power spits fire and
water from its mouth
on weekend evenings.
The impressive show is
best viewed from one of
the many riverside bars
or restaurants.

17.
The main
attraction of
the Dragon
bridge is
certainly the
fire and
water that
spouts out of
the dragon’s
elaborate
head twice a
week

18.
The Dragon Bridge Fire Show attracts huge crowds every Saturday and Sunday, with the imperious golden
dragon erupting with fire from 9.p.m with an impressive light show to match. So if you want to get close,
arrive around 15 to 30 minutes early.

19.
No one's
allowed to
drive across the
bridge while
the show is
going on.
The six-
lane bridge
shuts down
every weekend
just before the
9:00 pm show
on Saturday
and Sunday

20.
The tourism sector is a vital
component of Da Nang's economy.
It is within 100 km (62 mi) of
several UNESCO World Heritage
Sites, including the Imperial City of
Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and
the My Son ruins

21.
The Han bridge

22.
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23.
Hue and Hoi An are two of the most famous tourist cities in Vietnam. As they are close to each other, it is
convenient to visit both. In addition, Hai Van Pass – one of the most majestic passes in Vietnam, which connect
Northern and Southern Vietnam, is on the way from Hue to Hoi An, and Da Nang, the third largest city in
Vietnam, offers the country's best pristine beaches, hills, mountains, museums and more