Da Nang is located on the west side of the Han River and the beaches are to the east. In the middle night, traffic is restricted to get from crossing the Han River Bridge and it swings on its axis to allow shipping traffic to pass along the river. The area around the bridge is beautifully paved into a riverside promenade and is the location of Da Nang’s cultural centre.
Han River Bridge is the first bridge that Vietnamese architects and workers designed. Han River Bridge was built by the people of Danang and holds a special place in their pride for their city. The bridge is the unique swing bridge to be built in Vietnam and it is also an important part of Danang’s cityscape.
The Han River Bridge is the symbol for new vitality and the developing desire of the city-was built with the contribution of the entire city’s people. It is not also facilitates transport and potential for tourism but also a cultural spot of Danang people today left behind for the future generations.
