Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng) @ Da Nang in Vietnam

In the five days I was at Danang, one prominent landmark that was frequently within sight would be the Dragon Bridge, which was named appropriately due to its unique eye-catching design! 

Spanning 666 meters long across Han River, the bridge, in the shape of a dragon bouncing in and out of the water, was opened in 2013 and provided the most direct link to Danang International Airport. 

As it was within walking distance from our hotel, Haian Riverfront Hotel Da Nang, I can say I would be within close proximity of the bridge, be it on it or near it, every day since my daily jogs were in the vicinity. 

Tail-end of the Dragon Bridge. 

Maybe we came at the right period as there wasn't much rain and even though it could be hot in the afternoon, night time brought with it a cool breeze that made walking across the bridge a very nice experience. 

I don't know much about bridges but I guess all the pylons served an important role of stabilizing the bridge well used by many motorists. 

Scenery a the Dragon Bridge; unlike many tourists, I chose to stay at the city centre instead of the by the beach. Having said that, I have plan to book a hotel by the beach for my next visit in 2025! I am unsure how my mom would take to that since she doesn't enjoy the beach.

More photographs for your viewing pleasure; the building that stood out would be the Courtyard by Marriott, with its large portrait constantly changing LED messages, including the striking flag of Vietnam!

From the bridge, you can also see Haian Riverfront Hotel Da Nang! Look closer towards the left and you would notice a cathedral spire; that's the location of the pink cathedral.

Towards the left, you would notice another cathedral spire and that's An Hai Parish Church, which is also known as the second pink church, albeit less famous than the original one. Those who prefers to stay near a shopping centre can consider Melia Vinpearl, which is right next to Vincom Plaza Da Nang. 

On the opposite side of Dragon Bridge, you would notice another captivating bridge that cut across the Han River; the 731-meter long Tran Thi Ly bridge. That ferris wheel was part of the Da Nang Downtown theme park, operated by Sun Group, the same entity that brings us Sun World Ba Na Hills and Sun World Fansipan Legend. 

Going to the other side of the bridge, which was super near another place of attraction; the Son Tra Night Market where my tummy was blown away by the cheapest lobster meal I ever had! 

Head of the Dragon of the Dragon Bridge - honestly, it was more golden yellow in person but some of the photographs I took showed that it was more orangey. 

Colors changed even more at night when LED lights were activated. Maybe I should consider a time-lapse in my next visit, maybe across one hour or so. 

Awww, the eyes were in the shape of a heart! Anyway, the Dragon Bridge is more than just the shape. On weekend nights, there will be a free performance, where the dragon head will come to live! It wouldn't move but both fire and water would on display! More on that in a separate post! 

Alex walking behind me and complaining the wind was too strong, too cold! I am so praying the weather would be the same when I revisit in May 2025. But, I am not hopeful.

The performance would take place at 9pm on weekends; so please be prepared for a massive crowd in this area then. Remember, there will be fire and water, so being so close to the head might not be such a great idea. 

Finally, a panorama of the Dragon Bridge to end this post.

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Address

29 Cầu Rồng, An Hải Trung, 

Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

Map

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Click here for my 8 Days' Itinerary to Danang (The City of Bridges) & Hoi An (The City of Lanterns) in Vietnam