Not only is Da Nang known as one of the most livable cities in Vietnam, but it is also referred to as the city of bridges. Going along the Han River, you will find many impressive bridges crossing the Han River.
1. Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge has gained popularity among travel enthusiasts in recent years. The Golden Bridge occupies a significant amount of space on social media networks. It looks like beautiful yellow silk in the clouds.
The Golden Bridge was built at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, located in the Ba Na tourist area. The bridge has a length of nearly 149 meters and is divided into 8 spans. The longest span measures approximately 21 meters, and the bridge deck is 3 meters wide.
The name of the Golden Bridge comes from the gold-plated stainless steel railing. Under the sunlight, the handrail becomes more twinkling.
Amid the green mountain forest at Ba Na Hills, the bridge was built like a heavenly gate entering a paradise.
If you have the chance to come there at the moment dawn appears in the distance, the bridge is hidden in the morning mist and then emerges in the beautiful sunlight.
The two giant hands supporting the bridge are a notable highlight of the Golden Bridge’s architecture in Da Nang. Many people also refer to this one as “the Hand Bridge.” The locals recognize that the mountain god gives his hands to embrace the way leading to heaven.
Surely you will not miss this bridge when visiting Ba Na Hills to explore its charm.
2. Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge is one of the symbols of Da Nang. With the mighty appearance of a dragon in the Ly dynasty (11th to 13th centuries), Dragon Bridge is an architectural work of classical style, but with a modern interior texture.
The dragon tail of the bridge imitates a lotus flower. Its body, undulating, shows a ready posture to reach out into the ocean, and curves along the entire bridge.
Typically, there are about 1,500 LEDs to light the bridge at night.
On weekends or holidays, such as Tet – the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, many people come to the bridge to admire the Dragon Bridge spitting water and fire.
3. Han River Bridge
The Han River Bridge is the most modern one, crossing the Han River. For this reason, this bridge is named after the famous river of Da Nang.
To date, the Han River Bridge is considered the largest and only rotating bridge in Vietnam.
The bridge was built to a length of nearly 500 meters, with a width of 12.9 meters, comprising 11 spans. Each span is divided into 33 meters, connecting two major roads: Pham Van Dong and Le Duan.
The bridge crane is also equipped with LED lights that light up in the evening. Looking from a distance, the bridge shimmers under the sparkling river surface.
Suppose the Dragon Bridge attracts tourists because it can spray water and fire. In that case, the Han River Bridge has a unique feature that allows it to rotate at a 90-degree angle, creating a significant passage for large boats to pass.
The rotation time of the bridge is known to be between 0:30 and 1:00 am. On weekends or public holidays, the bridge can open earlier to give residents and visitors a chance to admire the scenery.
In the evening, it’s interesting to walk across the Han River Bridge to admire the river and city scenery, and enjoy the cool air, which can make your soul feel light and relaxed. Do not miss this enjoyable activity in Da Nang City!
4. Tran Thi Ly Bridge
There are two Tran Thi Ly bridges near each other, crossing the Han River. The old one was built by the French, named initially De Lattre De Tasigny. After the victory over French colonialism, the bridge was renamed Trinh Minh The.
After 1975, Vietnam was reunified, and Da Nang city renamed the bridge to Tran Thi Ly to commemorate the merits of the brave and resilient revolutionary activist.
This old bridge has endured the years of war bombing, becoming a witness to Da Nang’s history and one of the historical symbols of this place.
By 2009, the city began building another bridge adjacent to the old one, also known as the new Tran Thi Ly Bridge, which was completed in 2013.
Both bridges are beautiful. While the old has a classic style, the new has a unique shape, resembling a sail, due to the cable-stayed system.
When night falls, the bridge resembles a giant sailing boat, poised to catch the wind. The Tran Thi Ly Bridge plays a crucial role in connecting the three districts of Hai Chau, Son Tra, and Ngu Hanh Son, making traffic more convenient.
5. Thuan Phuoc Bridge
With a length of 1,850m, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is the longest suspension rope bridge in Vietnam when it was opened.
Many people think this bridge resembles the Golden Gate in San Francisco, not Da Nang, because it resembles a giant gate.
The bridge has four lanes for convenient traffic, connecting Nguyen Tat Thanh and Truong Sa – Hoang Sa streets. These roads form a key tourist route from the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An Ancient Town (Quang Nam), via the Son Tra Peninsula.
As one of the beautiful night spots in Da Nang, Thuan Phuoc bridge lights up a whole stretch of the river when night falls, giving the city a brilliant modern beauty of colored lights.
The hustle of the cars passing on the bridge makes people feel the lively life of the modern city of Da Nang.
6. Love Bridge
Not a bridge built to serve the moving needs of people, this love bridge is a walking bridge on the Han River.
The love bridge is on the east bank of the Han River, right at the foot of the Dragon Bridge and the Da Nang Sea Lion statue.
Impressively, this bridge features nice decoration, attracting a lot of young people, who come here more and more, transforming it into a loving place to lock their love locks. So, people call it the love bridge.
Heart-shaped lights turn on in the evenings, creating a romantic atmosphere for the couple on a date. Holding hands, walking on the bridge, and breathing in the fresh air will be an exciting activity for many couples when traveling to Da Nang City.
Sometimes, many couples carve their names on the locks and hang them on the bridge. Then throw the key into the Han River. With hope, their love will be long-lasting.
Nobody knows if that is true, but looking at a large number of locks on the bridge, we know that so many couples hope for forever love, right?
> You may want to see more of the reasons to visit Da Nang City once.
Da Nang not only boasts a blue sea and white sand but also features the Son Tra peninsula, full of green trees, and is home to religious temples such as Linh Ung Pagoda. Additionally, it has beautiful modern bridges.
If you have the chance to visit this beach city in Vietnam, please plan your time to visit these bridges to create lasting memories of Da Nang.
