Da Nang is the capital of central Vietnam. It’s home to about 1,2 million people, making it the fourth largest city in the country. One of its nicknames is ‘city of bridges’ because there are many bridges spanning the river which runs through its downtown. In its outskirts, some unique bridges are also seen, such as Golden Hands Bridge (that’s widely known across the world). So now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company introduce all famous bridges in Da Nang and what you need to know about them.
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The Golden Bridge – Da Nang Hand Bridge
– Location/address: near Marseille Station, Sun World Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Golden Bridge (original), Golden Bridge Vietnam, Da Nang Hands Bridge, Cau Vang, Golden Palm Bridge, Golden Buddha Hand Bridge
– Opening hours: 8 AM to 9 PM daily
– Ticket price: 900,000 VND for adult & children whose height is above 1,4 meters (2024)
– Type: pedestrian bridge
– Length: 150 meters (approx 490 ft)
– Width: 5 meters (3m for walking, 1m each side for flowers)
– Height: 23,3 meters from the ground
– Elevation: 1,414 meters (approx 4,600 ft)
– Years of construction: July 2017 to April 2018
– Opened to public: June 2018
– Reason(s) to visit: a world-famous bridge, one of the most popular instagrammable places in Vietnam, unique architectural design, great natural scenery, pollution-free air
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon
– Time to spend: 30 minutes
– Wheelchair accessible: yes
– How to get there: cable cars, walking
– Recognition(s): world’s leading iconic tourist bridge from 2020 to 2023 by the World Travel Awards, top 10 new world’s wonders by the Daily Mall (2021), the most impressive pedestrian bridge of the world by the Guardian (2018)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/golden-hands-bridge-travel-guide
– Where to see reviews?: Google reviews, TripAdvisor
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: Golden Bridge at Vietnam has been copied in many places around the world
Inaugurated and opened in 2018, the Golden Hands Bridge is a world-famous walking bridge in Ba Na Hills (25km away from Da Nang city centre). Its unique design comes from two massive and rough stone-like hands which symbolize god’s hands, holding a golden bridge or pulling a string of golden silk out from the hill. The significance is that the mountain god wants to give one precious gift to visitors all over the planet. At an elevation of 1,414 meters, if standing here, visitors will catch an awe-inspiring panoramic view below the nature reserve, mountains, the city and the sea as well as an extremely cool breeze. The cable car ride to this bridge is one of the longest ones in the world (over 5 kilometers in length). See more information & details
Golden Hands Bridge on Map
The Dragon Bridge (Cau Rong)
– Location/address: Hai Chau district (west) and Son Tra district (east), Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Da Nang Fire Dragon Bridge, Da Nang Golden Dragon Bridge, Fire Breathing Dragon Bridge
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type: suspension bridge, arch bridge
– Years of construction: 19th July 2009 to 29th March 2013
– Construction cost: around 1,5 billions of Vietnamese dong (approx 88 millions US dollars)
– Materials: concrete, steel
– Length: 666 meters (approx 2,185 ft)
– End(s): Nguyen Van Linh St, Hai Chau district (west), Vo Van Kiet St, Son Tra district (east)
– Width: 37,5 meters
– Weight: 9,000 tons
– Recognition(s): top 16 the most unique bridges of the world, the heaviest steel dragon-like bridge in the world
– Reason(s) to visit: a uniquely-designed bridge, an Instagrammable spot, beautitul landscape from its top, fire and water breathing show
– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon to evening
– Time to spend: at least 30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/dragon-bridge-da-nang-vietnam
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Dragon Bridge at Da Nang breathes fire and water in the weekend
Inaugurated in 2013, the Dragon Bridge (Cau Rong) is one of the new landmarks in Da Nang city, the capital of Vietnam’s central region. It’s well known for the heavy and extraordinary dragon it carres. In Vietnamese culture, the dragon is one of 4 holy animals, usually symbolizing monarchy power. At night, it’s decorated by thousands of lamps which change color every few minutes, making it very lightful and colorful. On the weekend, the Dragon Bridge spits fire and then water, aiming to bring prosperity and peacefulness to the city. This show draws plenty of visitors, including both locals and foreigners. Above all, it’s one of the most famous bridges in Da Nang. See more information & details
Dragon Bridge (Da Nang) on Map
The Han River Bridge – Da Nang Swing Bridge
– Location/address: Hai Chau ward, Hai Chau district (west side) and An Hai Bac ward, Son Tra district (east side)
– Name’s meaning: Han River may mean ‘welding river’ in Vietnamese language
– Other name(s): Da Nang Swing Bridge, Da Nang Rotating Bridge, Song Han Bridge Da Nang
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type: cable-stayed bridge, swing bridge
– Length: 487,7 meters (approx 1,600 ft)
– End(s): Le Duan St, Hai Chau ward, Hai Chau district (west), Pham Van Dong St, An Hai Bac ward, Son Tra district (east)
– Height:
– Width: 12,9 meters
– Clearance below: 25 meters (82 ft)
– Years of construction: 1998 to 2000
– Total cost: 95 billion VND
– Reason(s) to visit: the first bridge spanning Han River in Da Nang city, beautiful riverscape seen from its top, colorful at night
– Best time to visit: morning, late afternoon to evening
– Time to spend: 20-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/han-river-bridge-da-nang
– Recognition(s): the only swing bridge that still rotates in Vietnam (a Vietnam record)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Foods & drinks: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: visitors are often confused about the Han River Bridge in Da Nang and Seoul (South Korea’s capital)
Inaugurated in 2000, the Han River Bridge was the first bridge to cross Han River in Da Nang city centre, after wars. That’s why it is named after this river. At midnight, it swings to allow ships to pass (today available on weekend days only). During the day, visitors can go to its top to enjoy a fantastic riverscape of Da Nang, including other bridges over the river. In the evening, the Han River Bridge will be lit up by hundreds of color-changing lamps, making it a beautiful attraction. Many people love going on a cruise trip on the river to see and photograph it. In the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival each year, one of the best spots to watch amazing fireworks performances in the sky is from this bridge. See more information & details
Han River Bridge (Da Nang) on Map
Japanese Covered Bridge
– Location/address: Tran Phu St, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Other names: Japanese Covered Bridge, Bridge Pagoda, Cau Temple, Lai Vien Kieu (‘Bridge that Receive Guests from Afar’), Chua Cau, Hoi An Covered Bridge
– Opening hours: 24hrs a day 7 days a week
– Ticket price: 120,000 VND for foreign adults & children above 15 years old, free for smaller kids (see more details)
– Type: covered bridge, footbridge
– Length: 18 meters
– Height:
– Year of construction: early 17th century
– Reason(s) to visit: the emblem of Hoi An, the oldest bridge of Hoi An
– Best time to visit: morning
– Time to spend: 30-45 mins
– Recognition(s): Vietnam national heritage (1990), Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/japanese-covered-bridge-hoi-an
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: Japanese Covered Bridge of Hoi An is on Vietnamese money valuing 20,000 VND
Within the heart of the Hoi An Old Town, a Unesco world heritage site, the Japanese Covered Bridge is the emblem of Hoi An (30 km away from Da Nang centre). It’s constructed by the Japanese community, to span a small canal and then restored by the Chinese community living in the town. Not only a bridge, this building is a temple where a Taoist god has been worshipped. For that reason, local people call it ‘Bridge Pagoda’. In the 18th century, Nguyen Phuc Chu lord gave it a name ‘Lai Vien Kieu’ which means ‘the bridge that receives guests from afar’. At that time, Hoi An was one of the most wealthy trading ports in Southeast Asia. See more information & details
Japanese Covered Bridge on Map
Tran Thi Ly Bridge
– Location/address: Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hai Chau district (west side), An Hai Tay ward, Son Tra district and My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district (east side), Da Nang, Vietnam
– Other name(s):
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type: cable-stayed bridge
– Length: 700 meters (main span: 230 meters)
– End(s): Duy Tan St, Hai Chau district (west), Nguyen Van Thoai St, Ngu Hanh Son district (east)
– Height: 145 meters (approx 475 ft)
– Width: 35,5 meters
– Year of construction: 2009 to 2013
– Design consultancy unit: WSP Finland Limited
– Total cost: 1,500 billion VND (approx 60 million US dollars)
– Reason(s) to visit: a famous bridge in Da Nang with modern design and imposing tower, beautiful riverscape from its top, colorful at night
– Best time to visit: morning, sunset to evening
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/tran-thi-ly-bridge-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: available in the park at its east end
– Shopping: no
– Parking lot: available in the park its ends
– Fact: This bridge is named after a local female Vietnamese hero in French/American wars
Inaugurated in 2013, at the same time with the Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge is one of 6 bridges to cross over the Han River in Da Nang downtown. It’s just to the south of Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, an old building dating back from colonial times. This cable-stayed bridge is well known for its modern design with an enormous tower rising up to 145 meters, making it easy to observe from a far distance. At night, it’s lit up by a color-changing lamp system. Plus the view to the giant ferris wheel, Tran Thi Ly Bridge is worth visiting. See more information & details
Tran Thi Ly Bridge on Map
The Love Lock Bridge (Cau Tinh Yeu)
– Location/address: Tran Hung Dao street, An Hai Nam ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Da Nang Love Bridge, Bridge of Love, Lovers Bridge Da Nang, Cau Tinh Yeu
– Opening times: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: no
– Type: pedestrian bridge, love lock bridge
– Length: 68 meters
– Width: 6 meters
– Year of construction: May 2015
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the most romantic and meaningful places for couples in Da Nang, a good spot to see Da Nang riverscape
– Best time to visit: morning, late afternoon to evening, sunny days
– Time to spend: 15-60 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/love-lock-bridge-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Parking lot: must park in nearby café and shops
– Fact: one of the best spots to watch fireworks in the annual festival
On the east bank of the Han River, near the Carp Dragon, the Love Lock Bridge or Cau Tinh Yeu is a must see attraction for couples in Da Nang. Although not too long or too imposing, it’s always busy, both day and night. In the beginning of the bridge, visitors can see shops selling padlocks to buy, write their lover’s name, lock one of them to the rails and then throw the key into the river. At night, the Love Bridge is a good spot to have a full view of the Dragon Bridge or see lightful cruise boats on the river. See more information & details
Love Lock Bridge (Da Nang) on Map
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge
– Location/address: Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hai Chau district (west side) and My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district (east side), Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge, Da Nang Walking Bridge, Cau Nguyen Van Troi
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Length: 513,8 meters (approx 1,685 ft)
– End(s): Duy Tan St, Hai Chau district (west), Nguyen Van Thoai St, Ngu Hanh Son district (east)
– Year(s) of construction: 1965
– Construction cost:
– Materials: concrete, steel
– Reason(s) to visit: a historical bridge with a view to the Han River and bridges crossing it, no traffic (pedestrian only), a famous bridge
– Best time to visit: late afternoon-evening
– Time to spend: 20-30 mins
– Recognition(s): the oldest bridge cross Han River in Da Nang
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/nguyen-van-troi-bridge-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: the only walking bridge cross the Han River in Da Nang
Built in the Vietnam War by the Americans to serve trucks carrying weapons and military goods, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge is the oldest bridge crossing Han River in Da Nang now. No matter day or night, traffic will be banned on this bridge, making it safe and peaceful to walk along and enjoy the scenic riverscape of the city. Nearby Tran Thi Ly Bridge, giant ferris wheel and further Dragon Bridge look impressive from here. Different from some other bridges, it’s named after a local hero who fighted for peace and reunification in Vietnam. His name is used to name lots of public places and even people across the world. See more information & details
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge (Da Nang) on Map
Thuan Phuoc Bridge – Da Nang Suspension Bridge
– Location/address: Thuan Phuoc ward, Hai Chau district (west side) and Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district (east side), Da Nang, Vietnam
– Name meaning: Thuan Phuoc is name of a fishing village on the left bank of Han River, meaning ‘advantageousness and blessing’
– Other name(s): Da Nang Suspension Bridge
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Length: 1,855 meters (total distance: 2,120m)
– Ends: Nguyen Tat Thanh St vs Ba Thang Hai St, Hai Chau district (west end), Le Duc Tho St, Son Tra district (east end)
– Height: 80 meters (approx 262 ft)
– Width: 18m
– Year(s) of construction: 2003 to 2009
– Total cost: nearly 600 billions VND (approx 24,000,000 USD)
– Reason(s) to visit: the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam with huge towers, majestic views from the top
– Best time to visit: sunrise, sunset to evening
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/thuan-phuoc-bridge-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Fact: Thuan Phuoc Bridge that spans the estuary of Han River
Constructed at the estuary of Han River, the mother river in Da Nang, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is widely known as the largest suspension bridge of Vietnam (at its inauguration time). It boasts two imposing towers which rise up to about 80 meters from the plain, making it easy to recognize from afar. At its top, visitors will have a full view of the river with all major bridges and tall buildings along its banks as well as a beautiful seascape to the bay and Hai Van Pass from the other side. Thanks to its height, watching the sunrise or sunset here is all interesting. During the night, thousands of colorful lamps make it so attractive to see and photograph. See more information & details
Thuan Phuoc Bridge on Map
An Hoi Bridge (Bridge of Lights)
– Location/address: Chau Thuong Van St, Minh An ward, Hoi An city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Hoi An Bridge of Lights
– Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type: pedestrian bridge (at night)
– Length: approx 50 meters
– North end: Bach Dang St, Minh An ward, Hoi An
– South end: Nguyen Phuc Chu St, Minh An ward, Hoi An
– Height:
– Width: 3,5-4,5 meters
– Weight:
– Year(s) of construction:
– Total cost:
– Maximum load:
– Reason(s) to visit: one of the best views to watch lantern boats and floating lanterns on Hoai River, an Instagrammable spot
– Best time to visit: sunset, evening
– Time to spend: 10-15 mins
– Travel blog:
– Food & drink: no
– Shopping: no
– Fact: This bridge spans a branch of Thu Bon River, not all of it
In the heart of the Hoi An Ancient Town, An Hoi Bridge is a small bridge across Hoai River, the branch of Thu Bon River. In the evening, it’s the best spot to see the spectacular beauty of Hoi An, including lanterns hung in streets as well as lantern boats and floating lanterns on the river. For that reason, this bridge is always busy. It got the nickname ‘bridge of lights’ from travelers. At 3pm onwards, motorbikes are banned here, making it very safe to visit. See more information & details
An Hoi Bridge on Map
Nga Ba Hue Overpass
– Location/address: the west end of Dien Bien Phu St, Thanh Khe Tay ward and An Khe ward, Thanh Khe district (east side), Hoa Minh ward, Lien Chieu district (west side), Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Hue Intersection Overpass, Cau Vuot Nga Ba Hue
– Opening hour(s): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: free
– Type: cable-stayed bridge
– Length: 700 meters (approx 215 ft)
– End(s): Dien Bien Phu St, Thanh Khe district (east), Ton Duc Thang St, Lien Chieu district (east)
– Height: 65 meters (approx 475 ft)
– Width:
– Year of construction: 29th March 2013 to 29th March 2015
– Total cost: over 2,000 billion VND (approx 80 million US dollars)
– Reason(s) to visit: Vietnam’s largest overpass building with a unique design, Vietnam’s only three-level overpass (when it’s inaugurated)
– Best time to visit: morning, sunset to evening
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/nga-ba-hue-overpass-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Parking lot:
– Fact: Nga Ba Hue Overpass isn’t built over a 3-roads intersection like its name (actually 4 roads and 1 railroad)
Inaugurated in 2015, to commemorate the day when the latest war ends in the city, Nga Ba Hue Overpass is a famous bridge and a new landmark in Da Nang. It helps to reduce traffic congestion and accidents at the intersection between the busiest highway of Vietnam QL1A and the North-South Railway. On the way from downtown to Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills, visitors will have the chance to see Nga Ba Hue Overpass. See more information & details
Nga Ba Hue Overpass on Map
Mikazuki Pedestrian Overpass
– Location/address: Nguyen Tat Thanh St, Hoa Hiep Nam ward, Lien Chieu district, Da Nang Vietnam
– Other name(s): Nguyen Tat Thanh Pedestrian Overpass
– Opening times: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week
– Ticket price: no
– Type: pedestrian bridge
– Year of construction: 2023
– Cost: about 42 billion VND (approx 1,680,000 USD)
– Length: 140 meters
– Width: meters
– Height: 13 meters
– Reason(s) to visit: one of famous bridges in Da Nang, a non-tourisy attraction
– Best time to visit: morning, late afternoon to evening, sunny days
– Time to spend: 15 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/mikazuki-pedestrian-overpass-da-nang
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: no available
– Fact: This bridge is exclusive for pedestrians, no vehicles
Inaugurated in 2013, pedestrian overpass at Mikazuki Water Park & Resort is the first and only one of the kind in Da Nang. It provides a safe passage from the water park and hotel to the beach as well as aims to celebrate the 50-years diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Japan. At night, it becomes colorful due to numerous lamps. If planning to see Hai Van Pass, let’s go along the coastal road and stop here to have some photos! See more information & details
Mikazuki Pedestrian Overpass on Map
Photos, Videos about Famous Bridges in Da Nang Vietnam
Here are beautiful photos and videos about famous bridges in Da Nang Vietnam: