Coming to Da Nang, tourist always concerns about what time Han River Bridge swings because this is the very first and only bridge that can swing in the middle of the river. People say that, if you come to Da Nang without discovering how Han River Bridge swings and how Dragon Bridge sprays fire, you seem not to have travelled Da Nang yet. So what time does Han River Bridge swing? How and how long? Let find out the latest updates below.

Building in 1997 and opened in 2000, Han River Bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Sông Hàn) is known as the first modern bridge designed by Vietnamese architects and local workers, also, the first swing bridge ever in Vietnam. Becoming a significant cultural spot, it not only helps facilitate transports and promote tourism but also boosts the growth of the economy of the city.

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An interesting fact of this bridge is that every day, in the middle of the night, traffic will be stopped from crossing Han River Bridge in order to open the way for large ships to pass along, they built Han River Bridge with the construction that can be rotated 90 degrees to liberate the space on both sides of the bridge axis at around 1:00 am and stay along the river’s flow until 3:30 am before coming back to the initial position.

In recent years, Han River Bridge swinging has turned into a rare ‘specialty’ of Da Nang, although it is no longer needed for trading port, but they still make it swing to satisfy the curiosity of the tourists.

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You may have crossed a hundred of bridges in Vietnam. But have you known that bridges are the outstanding features of Danang, also known as “the city of bridges”? Besides the huge number, the bridges in this city attract visitors by unique historic architecture and their stories.  

Designed by the US-based Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers with Louis Berger Group, Dragon Bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Rồng) illustrates the image of a dragon flying towards the sea with the architecture inspired by Ly dynasty. It was opened on the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Danang city in 2013. The bridge shortens the route between Da Nang international airport and the luxury coastal resorts Son Tra – Dien Ngoc, as well as My Khe beach and Non Nuoc beach. Improving the transport infrastructure and building a new architectural figure of Danang city, the local authority has successfully made this unique bridge become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.

Danang Dragon Bridge has a total length of 666 m and width of 37.5 m, which consist of 5 main spans, 6 lanes for vehicles and 2 lanes for pedestrians. The bridge is made of steel with a total amount of approximately 9,000 tons, including the heaviest steel beams weighing up to 144 tons. The fabrication of steel beams was built by the imported materials from Korea. Until now, this is still considered as one of the most special dome structures in Vietnam.

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The most special thing about Danang Dragon Bridge is that the dragon can breathe fire and water, which makes incredible performances along the river. The performance will start at 9 pm at the weekend and on holiday. Danang citizen believes that the water spraying in a powerful blast reflects the inner energy of Danang city.

Best views to watch the show:

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• Standing on the bridge: Nowhere but this place that you can enjoy the performance in the clearest view. However, you could jostle through the crowd to find the best position when the show starts. Best tip is going earlier the show time to save a nice spot for the best watching experience.
• From Tran Hung Dao Street & Bach Dang Street: Dear passionate photographer, it is the best choice for you. From those streets, you can easily capture the full view of the fire-breathing dragon.
• From the rooftop of riverfront bars, restaurants, and cafes around: Nothing is better than enjoying the show, having iced coffee/fresh juice and listening to a jazz song. I assure it will be one of the most unforgettable memories you have ever had.

Given the prime location with the convergence of mountains, rivers, waters and a variety of amazing sight-seeings, Danang city is embellished with a powerful image by the appearance of architectural bridges like Dragon Bridge.

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Danang is one of the tourist cities in the world with long attractive coastal beaches and natural beauty. With clean fresh beaches and a variety of activities, the city is welcoming more domestic and international tourists. Here is the list of some of the most famous beaches in Danang that should be highlighted in your Vietnam tour packages in the summer vacation

My Khe Beach

Located about 6 kilometers east of Danang and 24 kilometers north of Hoi An, My Khe Beach runs 9 kilometers along the South China Sea with an average width between 40 meters and 70 meters. This huge beach always catches people’s attention with soft sand and a slight slope. Behind the beach, there is a green poplar forest antrad next to it is the Kinh river flowing to the sea. There is no such thing a big waves or pollution making it a safe place for adults or children. The temperature is around 25 Celsius Degrees almost all around the year but the best time to visit it is between May and August when there is no rain and the weather is pleasant. Tourists can have many activities on the beach such as yatch race, water-skiing, fishing or diving, etc.

The beach is not only beautiful but also easy to reach by different kinds of transport as it lies right next to the city. It is also home to many hotels, beach houses, and luxurious resorts. There are lots of seafood restaurants or vendors that serve all kinds of food and drinks. You can find marine food such as crabs, shrimps, fish, squid in thousands of food stalls along the beach with affordable prices. My Khe Beach used to be occupied by the American Army before 1975 for recreation and relaxation. Nowadays, it is the busiest beach in Danang which attracts thousands of visitors coming in summer days.

Non Nuoc Beach

Located in Hoa Hai Ward at the foot of the Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), Non Nuoc Beach is a pristine beach. It was voted as one of the most stunning beaches in the world by Forbes magazine in 2005. Stretching and connecting to other beaches in Danang, Non Nuoc Beach runs for about 5 kilometers with green pine tree forest of the Marble Mountain. From the beach, tourists can have a good view of magnificent sunrise and sunset. White soft sand, slight slope, mild waves, and turquoise blue water will definitely bring you a sense of comfort and relaxation. The beach is famous for gracilarias with high value for exporting. Along the beach, there are many high-end hotels and resorts to accommodate domestic and international tourists.

Besides swimming, bathing, and convalescence, you can have other activities such as travel to the Marble Mountains to see some ancient pagodas or stone handicraft villages or boat on Stork Neck River (Co Co River).

Bac My An Beach

Lies at bac My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, the beach enjoys clear sea water, white sand, and the least temperature difference during the year. With a 4-kilometer coastal line and Son Tra-Hoi An coastline running through, the beach is beloved by many tourists. It also has many hotels and resorts from cheap to expensive prices that fit the various demands of the travelers.

Xuan Thieu Beach

In history, Xuan Thieu Beach is the place where the brigade 9 of the American Army landed in March 1965. Before 1975, the beach was under control of US Forces, making it the defense system to the north. The beach was once called “the Red Beach” becaus, at sunset or sunrise, the clear blue water turns into red color reflected by the sunlight. Nowadays, the beach still keepsitst pristine beauty and not influenced by people.

In Xuan Thieu Beach, you can experience some kind of activities such as walking along the beach, enjoying the sea-breeze and watching Son Tra peninsula and Hai Van Pass. However, you should pay attention when playing sports here because the beach is more sloping than others.

Nam O Beach

Nam O is a residential area of local people that make fish sauce. However, the area is being developed for tourism purposes. At the south of the O district, the beach has a slight slope with turquoise blue water and soft white sand running along the beach. From Nam O, you can easily visit the Son Tra peninsula by car or boat on the west coast or take a look at the Katu ethnic group village in Hoa Vang district.

Danang is favored by nature as it possesses so many stunning beaches with pleasant weather.

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