Hi my Hiver friends,
The scenery in Da Nang city is not too quiet like the ancient capital of Hue, not too attractive and desolate like Da Lat, and not as busy and prosperous as Ho Chi Minh City. Coming to Da Nang is coming to the impressive, beautiful, and close-to-life spaces. You can feel the modern breath of this place when walking on each street with luxury shops and buildings.
At the same time, you can still see the closeness and harmony with nature when enjoying the majestic mountain landscape. Da Nang is like that, worth living, worth playing, worth seeing, and worth saving every moment in every picture.
Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge has a very important position as a bridge between Da Nang International Airport and Son Tra Peninsula. The presence of Dragon Bridge Da Nang has the effect of reducing the amount of vehicular traffic across the river. Besides, the bridge also shows the strong aspirations of the city and is a famous tourist destination.
This place is located in a bustling street close to many large commercial centers, so it is very attractive to tourists. For many years, Dragon Bridge has always been at the top of the most beautiful bridges in the world. That is the reason why this bridge always makes tourists excited, surprised, and even squealed when seeing it with their own eyes.
Dragon Bridge Da Nang Focused on spraying up to 5 layers of paint for the purpose of preventing corrosion, resisting the effects of the outside, and creating unique colors.
The most special feature of the bridge is the steel beam model that simulates the image of a dragon flying across the river and towards the sea.
This design is considered unprecedented in the world and is a durable combination of steel arches, concrete beams, and steel beams. In addition to the impressive architectural structure, this bridge also has the ability to surprise tourists, which is the image of Da Nang Dragon Bridge at night.
The magic of the bridge at night will make anyone who admires feel overwhelmed and excited. An interesting thing that when it comes to Dragon Bridge, all the locals are interested in is the ability to spray fire and water on real dragons. Tourists can come and see the Dragon Bridge spitting fire and water for free at 9 pm every Saturday, Sunday, and during major holidays.
If you come to Danang Dragon Bridge During the day, you will see its majestic beauty. However, the best time to visit it is at night. Because this is the time when the Dragon Bridge shines brightly in the vast and vast night.
Dragon Bridge spits fire, sprays water to music with 3 sound scenarios combined with light effects including themes such as the legendary Marble Mountains, the magical Han River, where the Dragon blooms... When the show takes place, there will be 3 water and 18 flames blowing out of the Dragon's mouth. The order of blowing is fire first and water blowing later.
Fire and water work together in harmony and create great effects with poetic music. Da Nang Dragon Bridge spits fire Spraying water is very interesting, so you need to find the right place to see the full beauty of the bridge. You can stand right on the Dragon bridge to watch the dance of water and fire.
During the show, vehicles will be prohibited from moving on the bridge. Therefore, you will be able to stand on the bridge to admire the dance between fire and water music. However, you should note that you should stay away from the dragon's head because it is easy to get wet when the dragon sprays water.
Love Bridge
This Bridge is located between Dragon Bridge and Han River Bridge, is located towards the middle of the river, so from here, you can see the surrounding landscape and the other side of the city center.
Arrive Love Bridge in Da Nang In the evening is the most ideal because, at that time, the lanterns hanging along the body of the bridge have begun to light up.
Love Bridge was inspired by famous bridges in the world. What makes this bridge impressive is its unique design style. This concept has a bit of a classic with bold Eastern traditions, besides, it is mixed with the liberal and personality of Western culture. All paint a vivid picture but also very close.
On both sides of the path, there is a railing wrapped in iron, which is decorated with many curved shapes. If you look closely, you will also see subtle stylized dragon carp patterns. People coming here can bring their own locks or buy them at a lock sales point located next to the bridge. The locks here are also molded into the shape of a heart - the most romantic characteristic symbol for a couple's love. After the lock is securely hung on the bridge, it is common to throw away or hide the key so that no one can open it.
During the day, when the first rays of the sunshine on the sparkling Han River water, the locks reflecting the sunlight appear extremely brilliant. They are proof of an intact and passionate love. Heart-shaped lantern model The heart-shaped lantern model is a unique feature in the Han River Love Bridge. The red, heart-shaped lanterns are mounted in large, monumental beams, with more than five patterns scattered throughout the bridge.
At night, these lanterns become shimmering and brilliant, casting their lights on the magical Han River. This is probably a romantic sight that couples can hardly find elsewhere. This model is designed very delicately and beautifully. So many young people come here to check-in, to keep beautiful pictures in this wonderful space.
Son Tra Night Market
What is special about the Son Tra night market in Da Nang? When coming to Son Tra night market, you can combine visiting the Love Bridge opposite that and watching the Dragon Bridge spit fire every Saturday, Sunday night.
And certainly not to be missed activities to enjoy food as well as shop for souvenirs here. Here you will enjoy countless attractive dishes at a reasonable and affordable price.
Typical dishes include:
- Snacks: grilled sausages, fried spring rolls, rice rolls, grilled skewers, shrimp skewers, pancakes, pancakes, fried corn, grilled corn, baked sweet potatoes,...
- Fresh seafood dishes: suckling snails, grilled dried squid, octopus, lobster, steamed clams with lemongrass, …
- Typical dishes of Da Nang: Quang noodles, pork rice paper, spring rolls, Cao Lau…
- Fruit pickles, smoothies, milk, soft drinks, beer, ice cream…
At the night market, there are tables and chairs arranged so that people can sit and eat, and stop to rest. In addition, you can also buy dishes such as tamarind squid, shredded squid, dried beef, dried fish, to make takeaway gifts.
Going shopping at Son Tra night market is also an interesting experience. There are many cheap items for sale here such as:
- Souvenirs sale area: there are many items imbued with Da Nang
- Hoi An characteristics such as lanterns, stone statues, embroidered paintings, hand fans, and ceramics seashells shells…
- Clothing and fashion area: including items such as clothes, shoes, bags, leather wallets, eyeglasses, hats, hats…
- There are also toys for children such as cars, dolls, figurines, cosmetics such as lipstick or small phone accessories…
There are also art tattooing services, sculpting on glass jars, portrait painting, flaming pen drawing on wood, magic tricks, and folk games such as mandarin umbrellas. There are also some foreign guests selling their landscape photos here. In addition, the night market also has a small play area for children, with some interesting games such as fishing, a floating house...
It's great to be able to experience walking, enjoying food, shopping, and experiencing attractive street art activities at the night market.
Notes when going to Son Tra night market
- You should visit many different stores to choose the item that you like best.
- When you feel satisfied with the product, you should ask the price, to avoid disturbing the seller.
- Can pay a little price when buying products here.
- Pay attention to protecting your personal property: Da Nang city is a civilized and safe city, but you also need to be careful to protect your assets such as bags, wallets… in crowded places.
Thank you for sharing with me interesting journeys.
Have a great weekend!!!