This fiery feat of design and engineering is a bold testament to Vietnamese ambition. The Dragon Bridge doesn’t just cross the Han River; it breathes life into the city’s past, present, and future.
Stretching 666 m, 37.5 m wide, and weighing 9,000 tons, it is the world’s largest dragon-shaped steel bridge, both functional and symbolic. It provides the fastest route from Da Nang International Airport to the city and beaches, while carrying a deeper meaning. In Vietnamese culture, the dragon represents strength, prosperity, and nobility. Facing the East Sea, its head symbolises growth and ambition, while its lotus-shaped tail reflects purity, resilience, and natural beauty.
Designed by Ammann & Whitney with the Louis Berger Group, the US$88 million project broke ground in 2009 and opened on 29 March 2013, the 38th anniversary of Da Nang’s liberation, securing its place as a monument of resilience and freedom.
Lit by 2,500 LED lights shifting through 5 colours, the dragon dazzles year-round. But on weekends at 21:00, it truly comes alive, breathing fire and spraying water in a 15-minute spectacle that lights up the night sky. The Dragon Bridge is Da Nang’s roar to the world.
