Tran Thi Ly Bridge is a famous cable-stayed bridge across Han River in Da Nang city, Vietnam. It’s named after a local female hero who fighted for peace and unification in Vietnam in the war time, just like the adjacent Nguyen Van Troi Bridge. This building was completed in 2013, and became easily recognizable by its imposing tower. At night, it’s one of the most beautiful bridges within the city downtown. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all the information about Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang.
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Must Knows about Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang
– 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-vietnam
– 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
Tran Thi Ly Bridge on Map
History of Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang
In the same place with present-day Tran Thi Ly Bridge, there was a railway bridge that existed. It’s built by the French in 1951, and named ‘De Lattre de Tassigny’ (1889-1952), a French military general during world war II and first Indochina war (Vietnamese side: Anti-French resistance war). Later, this bridge was named after ‘Trinh Minh The’ (1920-1955), a military general in the beginning of the Vietnam war and the leader of Caodaist paramilitary in South Vietnam. In 1993, it got its currently-used name ‘Tran Thi Ly Bridge’.
From 2007, Da Nang city aimed to build the new Tran Thi Ly Bridge to create another stunning addition into Han riverscape and the city’s skyline. Finally, A Finnish company won the final design, against other competitors from France, Germany, USA, Japan, China and Vietnam.
In April 2009, the new Tran Thi Ly Bridge started being built, and definitely, the old Tran Thi Ly Bridge was destroyed (by that, Nguyen Van Troi bridge is the oldest surviving bridge today). It’s inaugurated and opened to traffic on 29th March 2013, to celebrate the 38th anniversary of Da Nang liberation day (20th March 1975). Meanwhile, the Dragon bridge – another new city’s landmark was also inaugurated. Da Nang has been titled ‘city of bridges’ since then. After Tran Thi Ly construction, no other bridges are planned to span the Han river.
On 29th March 2022, tunnels and an overpass on the western side of Tran Thi Ly Bridge (crossroad 2 Thang Chin street vs Duy Tan street), was completed. Its function is to reduce traffic congestion as well as the faster way from the Da Nang airport to main beach areas.
What to Expect in Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang?
Tran Thi Ly Bridge has an (impressive) architecture and design. It looks like a boat with sails full of wind and ready to conquer the ocean. This image reminds people about fishing villages along Da Nang beaches or further, glory history of Hoi An trading port where sailboats from everywhere arrived to exchange goods with Vietnamese people. A 145-meters-tall pillar (connected) with cables, carry a heavy 6-lanes bridge road.
While standing on Tran Thi Ly Bridge, visitors enjoy a fantastic cityscape stretching along jade-color Han River. Next to it, that is Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge, the oldest surviving bridge (has been used since the Vietnam war 1960s). In the same direction, other bridges are also seen, including the Dragon bridge (world’s heaviest steel bridge), the Han river bridge (one of the last swing bridges in Vietnam), and Thuan Phuoc bridge (Vietnam’s longest suspension bridge with two 80m-tall pillars).
On the other side of Tran Thi Ly Bridge, in a close distance, that is the Sun Wheel of the Asia Park, one of 10 tallest observation wheels on the planet. If lucky, visitors will have a chance to meet lots of storks and other birds gathering at mangrove trees by the bridge (that’s why locals occasionally call it ‘stork island’). When look further, there is a group of rocky hills rising above the urban areas. It’s called ‘ ‘the Marble Mountains’’ or “Five-elements mountain’, an emblem of Da Nang. The Metal mountain within it was chosen to feature on the city’s official logo.
In the future, the elevator will be installed, to carry visitors to the top of the pillar. There, a 40m2 observation deck allows seeing the whole riverscape in Da Nang city centre.
To the south of Tran Thi Ly Bridge, it’s possible to see a small mangrove forest. Locals call it ‘Stork Island’ because lots of storks come here to sleep at the end of the day.
Tips to Visit Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang
– In the dry season, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water to drink. Water is not sold at temples.
– In the wet season, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, hat/cap/umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes. Rain ponchos are sold at shops at the foot of the mountain.
– Tran Thi Ly Bridge road is not really high and steep, visitors can walk on it from Duy Tan street or Ngu Hanh Son street. Impossible (no stairs) to access it from below streets, such as Tran Hung Dao street.
– The best spots to photograph Tran Thi Ly Bridge, including Nguyen Van Troi walking bridge next to it, riverside parks along Tran Hung Dao street and Bach Dang street, rooftop of high-rise hotels (Fivitel hotel or Grand mercure hotel).
– Tran Thi Ly Bridge at night is awesome.
– Under Tran Thi Ly Bridge (east side/Tran Hung Dao street), there’re many vendors/easteries selling street food and drink. Visitors can get there to try something and know about authentic local life, but we advise not trying so much (food safety reason). Sugarcane juice will be wonderful, even without ice.
– It’s better to visit Tran Thi Ly Bridge with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
Better to Know about Tran Thi Ly (Hero)
Tran Thi Ly (Tran Thi Nham) is a Vietnamese female revolutionary hero, a member of Vietnam’s communist party, Vietnam people’s army and Liberation army of South Vietnam. She was borned in 1933 at Dien Quang commune, Dien Ban district, Quang Nam province. In 1992, at age of 58, she passed away at Da Nang (it means that Tran Thi Ly Bridge was named after her when she was still alive).
*Thi is Vietnamese traditional middle name to girls, and Van is for boys
She is a grandchild of Tran Cao Van (1866-1912), a patriot. Her parents were farmers who have six children, but her father died when she was small.
From 1945 to 1950, she received the duty for teenager and children activities in her hometown, and on 30th April 1950, she became a communist party member. After that, French soldiers captured and jailed her at a nearby station (for around 9 months). In 1952, this place was attacked by local communists and Ly was rescued.
After the Geneva 1954 conference, Vietnam was separated into South Vietnam and South Vietnam. Ngo Dinh Diem (1901-1963) became the first president of the South Vietnam Republic, and started his anti-communist activities. Later, Tran Thi Ly and other communists left their hometown and went to Da Nang city to hide away. Unfortunately, in June 1955, she was captured again and then detained in 3 prisons (one of them is the Hoi An prison). She didn’t let the tortuners and any other opponents know the information of other friends and secret places in town. Five months later, this woman was released.
How to Get to Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang
Da Nang to Tran Thi Ly Bridge
If stay in Grand Mercure Danang hotel or Fivitel Danang hotel, Tran Thi Ly Bridge is within a short walking distance. From their rooftop, guests can catch awesome pictures.
To reach the top of Tran Thi Ly Bridge from other parts of Da Nang, it’s needed to get a car/taxi/minivan and ride the motorbike or bicycle. From Hai Chau district, the drive is less than 15 mins long, and from the Da Nang International Airport, it’s 10 mins long. From hotels in My Khe Beach area, it takes 10 to 20 mins (depending on traffic and weather), and from Non Nuoc Beach resorts, it’s 20-30 mins. Tran Thi Ly Bridge is on the way from the Da Nang Airport to My Khe Beach and vice versa.
If ride the bicycle or motorcycle, visitors need to find the quickest directions to one of these intersections: 2 Thang 9 Street – Duy Tan Street (west bank) and Ngu Hanh Son Street – Nguyen Van Thoai Street (east bank).
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Hoi An to Tran Thi Ly Bridge
Because of the distance (some 30km) from Hoi An to Da Nang, visitors often book a private transfer by car or self-ride a scooter. It takes passengers nearly 1 hour to see Tran Thi Ly Bridge from Hoi An (without stops on the way). The Marble Mountains traditionally is a must see attraction before Da Nang city centre because it has very old temples and majestic caves. Within one day, visitors absolutely can visit this place, the bridge (and other famous bridges on Han river), main beaches, and Son Tra Mountain/Monkey Mountain. Contact us by +84968009827 if you need a private transfer by car to explore Da Nang from Hoi An.
If ride the motorcycle by yourself, we recommend these routes to go from Hoi An center to Nguyen Van Troi Bridge in Da Nang downtown:
Route 1: Hoi An – Lac Long Quan Street (Hoi An) – Truong Sa Street (Da Nang) – Vo Nguyen Giap Street – Nguyen Van Thoai Street – Nguyen Van Troi Bridge
Route 2: Hoi An – Nguyen Tat Thanh Street (Hoi An) – Le Van Hien Street (Da Nang) – Ngu Hanh Son Street Street – Nguyen Van Troi Bridge
Places to Visit near Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang
Near Tran Thi Ly Bridge, visitors can go to these places: the Dragon Bridge (distance: 400 meters), APEC Park (distance: 100 meters), Museum of Cham Sculpture (distance: 400 meters), Da Nang Fresco Village (distance: 800 meters), Han Market (distance: 1,2 km), Da Nang Cathedral or Pink Church (distance: 1km), Son Tra Night Market (distance: 1km), Bach Dang Street & Promenade (distance: 400 meters), Tran Thi Ly Bridge (distance: 200 meters), Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge (distance: 200 meters), Ho Chi Minh and 5th Military Zone Museum (distance: 700 meters), Helio Night Market (distance: 1,5km), Da Nang Downtown (formerly Sun World Asia Park) (distance: 1,5km), Sun Wheel (distance: 1,5 km), Love Lock Bridge (distance: 1,5km), Dragon Carp Statue (distance: 1,5 km).
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