10 Facts About the Famous Dragon Bridge in Da Nang
1. The fire-breathing Dragon Bridge is 666 meters long!
2. It has 6 lanes for cars and motorcycles and was completed in 2013 after two years of construction.
3. The use of six in the above images is not a mistake. Six is considered a lucky number in Vietnam and is associated with good fortune.
4. The Da Nang Bridge in Vietnam was built to celebrate the 38th anniversary of the city's liberation.
5. The bridge crosses the Han River and connects the city center with My Khe Beach and many other Da Nang attractions.
6. The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang can breathe fire and shoot water.
7. The structure is illuminated by over 2,500 LED lights that light up the night sky.
8. The shape of the bridge is modeled after a dragon from the Ly Dynasty, symbolizing growth and power.
9. Da Nang Bridge attracts thousands of tourists and the fire and water show is performed on weekends.
10. Although this is the most popular Da Nang bridge, there are actually 10 other bridges that cross the Han River from the city.