Han River Da Nang- a gorgeous girl in Da Nang city

Talking about Danang, people often think of the romantic and peaceful Han River. It is like color delicate silk stretching in the heart of Da Nang City. Han River in Da Nang – a river associated with many memories of the Da Nang people, the river is also a witness of the changes in a young and dynamic city, which is developing day by day. Han River makes many visitors to this city surprised to walk, secretly wish to meet again.

1. The beauty of the Han River Da Nang

Han River Da Nang has the gentle and seductive beauty of a young girl, the river water is clean, cool, and not polluted by garbage, so the landscape on the river is even more appealing as the inspiration for composing poetry for the artist.

Along the two banks of the river are Tran Hung Dao Street and Bach Dang Street with shade-covered green trees, in straight-line order. That peaceful feature creates a beautiful landscape picture with the gentle river flowing around the young city that is growing.

2. Han River in Da Nang location

Han River, also known as Han Giang, is a large tributary from the upstream flowing into the sea. The river originates from the confluence of the river between Cam Le, Ngu Hanh Son, and Hai Chau districts to Danang Bay, the bay bordering Hai Chau and Son Tra districts. This river flows from south to north and empties into the Eastern sea. Han Giang has a width of about 900-1200 m, a length of about 7.2 km, and an average depth of 4-5 m.

3. Why it is called “Han River”

Originating from the old days when the local people locked the river mouth with iron chains to prevent enemy ships from entering Da Nang city. The river from Cam Le flowing into the Han estuary is also named Han Giang, often called Han River. On the left bank of the river, there is a large market also called the Han market or Han Thi market. A crowded residential area on the left side of the river is also called Han Street.

4. How to get Han River Da Nang Viet Nam

From the central bus station of Da Nang city, visitors can move to Ton Duc Thang Street and move to Dien Bien Phu. Then came the Le Duan intersection and just ran straight to reach the bridge.

Or from Da Nang airport, visitors run straight to Nguyen Van Linh street. After that, tourists will cross Tran Phu street and go straight to Tran Phu street to reach Le Duan street, keep running to reach the bridge.

You can take a scooter with helmets, take a taxi or Grab, take a public bus, or book Da Nang City Tour via Best Hue City Tour Travel. Not only have a chance to enjoy the Han River Da Nang but also visit all the must-see places in Da Nang city. Your happiness is our highest target.

5. The ideal time to admire Han river

5.1. In the morning

Dawn on the Han River when the roads are still not crowded with traffic, only people walk to exercise on both sides of the river, all are still surrounded by fog but gradually disappear when the sun shines appear. At that time, the light on the river was still not really clear, just like white silk. The river was calmly drifting to the sea, each cool breeze blowing in as if not wanting to wake the city out of a good night’s sleep.

5.2. In the afternoon

At noon, visitors will be surprised when the scenery here seems to be completely transformed, there is no misty white light, but instead is the golden rays of the sun shining on the river surface. Each ray of sunshine seems to be dancing rhythmically to the rhythm of life to harmonize with the bustling and hustle pace of life. Han River Da Nang at this time appeared as a radiant, fresh girl with more charm.

In the afternoon and late evening are two moments when we can feel the beauty of the Han River the most. In the afternoon, this river is like being put on a purple robe of sunset, giving us a feeling of serenity, sadness, a very poetic landscape.

5.3. At night

Perhaps Han River is the most beautiful at night, the light from the street, the bridges, the riverside buildings reflect down to create a fanciful, dreamy, and incredible river.

6. What to do in Han River in Da Nang

6.1. Seeing Han river bridge in Da Nang

Han River swing bridge has a romantic and poetic beauty, is the first rotating bridge, and also the great pride of the people of Da Nang, built with the contribution of the people here.

The most striking feature of the bridge is its 90-degree rotation. That gas, the middle part of the bridge can split and rotate 90 degrees around the axis along the flow of the river to open a new path for large ships to pass.

The moment of watching Han River in motion is really attractive, a bridge in the moment of tranquility naturally moves so that the passing trains are very attractive and interesting. This is a moment that you should not miss when coming to this city.

Currently, Da Nang city has officially adjusted the rotation time of the Han River swing bridge from 23:00 – 24:00 every Saturday and Sunday. But from Monday to Friday, the bridge still rotates according to the old-time is 1 hour to 2 hours.

6.2. Watching The Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge is a symbol of Danang, has won the award for special lighting projects awarded by the US. The bridge represents the prosperity of Asia, as praised by CNN.

When traveling to Da Nang, if you cannot see the Da Nang Dragon Bridge, you can also see that you have not discovered the magic of the city on the Han River. Dragon Bridge spits water at 21:00 every Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays of the year. Stand on the bridge and you just need to prepare a camera or smartphone to capture the beautiful Dragon Bridge moments.

6.3. Check-in Love bridge

When looking at the image of this bridge, you will surely feel that this bridge is quite familiar because it is always displayed in check-in photos of young people when visiting Da Nang. Stretching on this love bridge are red lanterns arranged in a heart shape, symbolizing a great fire of love.

6.4. Admire Han River Da Nang at night by cruise

Han River Cruise – Experience the feeling of a panoramic view of the Han River of bridges and view of the 2 riverside area at night, enjoy romantic meals. With a period of 2 hours from 20:00 to 22:00 daily, you will have fun and exciting moments with family and friends while here. There are also many other bridges, Hai Ly Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Tien Son Bridge …

If anyone has come to Da Nang once, seeing the image of the Han River will realize one thing, Han River Da Nang has a very unique look. Not heavy alluvial red like the Red River, not gentle and gentle like the Perfume River, Han River is both healthy and poetic associated with the daily development of dynamic Da Nang city.

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