Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge
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This 2,185-foot-long bridge shaped like an undulating golden dragon is the most famous bridge over the Han River in downtown Danang. On weekend nights, the dragon comes to life in quite an unusual way: the bridge is closed to traffic, and the massive dragon head on the east end of the bridge releases bursts of flames and water in a spectacular night show. Prepare to get wet if you stand on the bridge near the head. Otherwise, you can view the spectacle from the river bank along Tran Hung Dao Street or many of the nearby rooftop bars. The bridge is usually a stop on a night tour of Da Nang. – Tripadvisor
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- TOMOWChiba Prefecture, Japan405 contributionsA fire and water show on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and evenings at 9 p.m. You can see it for free from the top of the bridge. The bridge is normally closed to cars and people, but only during this time. It's a 15-minute show, but it's a very dynamic show. Under the bridge, there's a night market where you can eat seafood very cheaply.Visited March 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2025
- sekjr0521Groton Long Point, Connecticut127 contributionsAmazing structure. Go on the west side into the park to take pictures/video of the Dragon changing colors every night after Dark. Go to the east side North or South sidewalk along the Dragon for expected pictures of the show at 9:00 p.m. Friday Saturday and Sunday... you should be in place by 8:15 because it gets crowded. The dragon spouts fire but when to catch it? Just before the fire erupts, there is a small fire at the mouth that is used to ignite the big fire. That is your key to start the video. Shortly thereafter the flame will come forth, but only for about four times... Then there's a pause, and I believe it fires up again. But after that, it is going to spray water all over people below in its path. So set your viewfinder with the dragon head to the right ( if you are on the North side) so that the spray will show in the left three quarters of your viewfinder. You will not be able to get the entire scene of the dragon head and the water spray, and the crowd getting wet below. You will have to go down the stairs below to get a further back shot to encompass all I described above... the next night...Visited December 2024Traveled soloWritten January 6, 2025
- Елена ФTula, Russia39 contributionsIt's a nice bridge, the show starts at 9 p.m. on weekends. We were standing on the bridge but behind our heads, so we weren't sprayed with water. From the bridge you can enjoy the beautiful views of the water and the ships that brought tourists to the show, they glow very beautifully. The show is short, first fire comes out of your head, then water jets. Those down on the waterfront were all wet at the end of the show. After the show, you can come down from the bridge and go left to the night market. There you can eat delicious and varied seafood for cheap.Visited March 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2025
- George K5 contributionsThe view was amazing. It was drizzling but worth the wait. The fire/ water show is only on weekends so best plan accordingly. Taking a cruise on that day maybe a good idea as the boats stop at 9 pm to view the show though we didn’t do that. Best viewed from love bridge as you can see the entire dragon.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 27, 2024
- gr-traveller2010Hamburg, Germany760 contributionsThe Dragon Bridge connects the two banks of the Han River in Da Nang. The idea of building a bridge in the shape of a dragon is very interesting in itself. In the evening, when the Dragon Bridge is illuminated, it makes a very nice photo opportunity. At weekends (Fri. Sat. Sun.) at 9 p.m. there is a fire and water show. The dragon spits fire and then water. The show is actually very interesting and spectacular, even though it is short. The area around is always full of people waiting to record the show with photos and videos. I would not recommend standing on the bridge because you will get wet when the dragon starts spitting water. A "must see" in Da Nang.Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 1, 2024
- runner24Orlando, Florida2,314 contributionsWe were staying at the Vanda Hotel which is a Highrise that sits just off the river overlooking the Dragon Bridge, although you're on the tail end of the great lizard. It's still a great view from the rooftop bar. I think everyone is aware that the head breaths fire and steam out of his mouth on weekend night. It really becomes an occasion on those nights. We elected to book a ride on a river tour boat to view the fire action but it gets very busy with all the boats jockeying for position. If I had to do it again, I would have watched all the activity from shore. Actually, it might be a better view and you won't have a a boat in your way spoiling the view. Recommended.Visited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten January 29, 2025
- sharika27 contributionsDragon Bridge is one of Da Nang’s most impressive landmarks, featuring a striking golden dragon design. A special highlight is the fire and water show at 9 PM every Saturday and Sunday, attracting many visitors. The surrounding area is always clean and spacious, providing a comfortable and enjoyable experience for tourists.Visited March 2025Traveled soloWritten February 28, 2025
- Chloe52 contributionsDragon Bridge in Da Nang is an iconic landmark known for its impressive design shaped like a dragon. It lights up beautifully at night with vibrant colors. On weekends, the dragon breathes fire and water, attracting many visitors. The bridge offers stunning views of the Han River and the cityscape. It’s a must-see attraction in Da Nang.Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten February 16, 2025
- Monica M102 contributionsThere are several eateries around, as well as a night market. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings at 9:00 PM, the dragon performs a fire and steam spectacle. It takes them around fifteen minutes to close the bridge.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 14, 2025
- David Roy PBatemans Bay, Australia649 contributionsWe could see the whole of the Dragon Bridge both from the Roof top bar at the Haian Riverfront Hotel as well as from our Room there . Which was great as on Friday Saturday & Sunday nights the Dragon Breaths Fire & Water for 10 Minutes at 9 Pm . The Bridge is illuminated at Dusk , changing colours from Gold , yellow , Red Blue Purple & Green . Fire & Water show attracts huge crowds each night who gather in the Parking area Beside the Head end of the Bridge . The Bridge's Construction began in July 2009 and was opened in March 2013 . The Bridge is a 6 lane Road & Pedestrian Bridge , with the Dragon up the Centre . The Dragons head is closest to the Sea end of the Bridge . The Bridge is 666Mt long and 37.5 Mt Wide and cost 1.5 Trillion Dong (US$ 88 Million) to buildVisited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 29, 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,833 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We were 6 days in Da Nang, crossed this iconic bridge many times, but to get the most of it be there on weekends at 9 PM.
10 min before that time the bridge closes for traffic. At 9PM starts a show when first the Dragon spits fire and after that sprays huge amounts of water (watch out where you stand, we ended up being totally wet, returning after to our hotel to change).
This performance lasts around 10 min and is totally worth coming.
10 min before that time the bridge closes for traffic. At 9PM starts a show when first the Dragon spits fire and after that sprays huge amounts of water (watch out where you stand, we ended up being totally wet, returning after to our hotel to change).
This performance lasts around 10 min and is totally worth coming.
Written February 1, 2024
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Dreamon21
Hong Kong, China83 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
It was the first day of Lunar Chinese New Year on 10 Feb 2024 which is also when the Vietnamese celebrate Tet. Conicidentally it was a Saturday where the Dragon comes to live at 9pm. Moreover it is the year of the Dragon and it is every reason to be there at the Dragon Bridge head to celebrate the first day of Chinese New Year and Tet to see it spitting fire in 3 sessions and spraying water in 3 sessions. We stood at Tượng Cá Chép Hóa Rồng platform (a statue like a fish fountain). By 8:30pm the place was already quite crowded and by 9pm everyone was excited enjoying the dragon's performance. There are many ways to watch the dragon from near or afar or from decorated boats if the timing is right. I didn't manage to book the boat during the last minite with the right timing because it was all sold out but I was glad we didn't because it is better to watch from the harbour side anywhere you like. If you are in Da Nang during weekends, this activity should not be missed. This dragon shows the prosperity of Da Nang and Vietnam.
Written February 19, 2024
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Grant L
Caloocan, Philippines38 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The Dragon Bridge fire and water show is a little gimmicky but a lot of fun. Alongside the river, underneath the bridge, is the best viewing spot unless you're keen to get wet. There's inexpensive street food available and as the 9pm time for the show draws near, a real shared camaraderie and party atmosphere develops.
Written February 16, 2024
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Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh
Amman, Jordan4,618 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
It is undoubtedly one of Da Nang’s iconic bridges. You can walk under it, close to it, or on it as it has a wide pedestrian pavement connecting its head to its tail.
You get a good view of the water and other bridges while on it, and on weekends at 9 pm, there is a mini event where the dragon spits water and fire, so can be fun to watch.
Make sure you are at the dragon head end when the show starts to get a close feel of it, being at the tail side makes you quite far from the action.
Worth a quick visit while in Da nang.
You get a good view of the water and other bridges while on it, and on weekends at 9 pm, there is a mini event where the dragon spits water and fire, so can be fun to watch.
Make sure you are at the dragon head end when the show starts to get a close feel of it, being at the tail side makes you quite far from the action.
Worth a quick visit while in Da nang.
Written March 2, 2024
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Anette B
Solna21 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
Love the dragon bridge at night with the light.
The show at 9pm fri-sun is very short. We thought it would be more of a light show in 15 min. Here they can certainly improve.
The night market is next to the bridge and a tour/dinner at the market before is to recommend.
If you like to get wet you can stand on the bridge next to the dragon head.
The show at 9pm fri-sun is very short. We thought it would be more of a light show in 15 min. Here they can certainly improve.
The night market is next to the bridge and a tour/dinner at the market before is to recommend.
If you like to get wet you can stand on the bridge next to the dragon head.
Written March 1, 2025
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Gary P
Halifax, Canada18 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Great location to visit. Lots of restaurants and a night market close by. There is a fire and steam show from the dragon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. They close the bridge and it lasts approximately 15 minutes
Written February 25, 2024
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Graham C
29 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
A great fun experience as the busy Da Nang traffic is stopped at 9:00pm for the Dragon to do its thing.
The dragon blew fire and water for about 10 minutes, very spectacular and pleasing the very large crowd.
Well worth going to but recommend arriving at least 30 minutes to ensure you get a reasonable viewpoint.
The dragon blew fire and water for about 10 minutes, very spectacular and pleasing the very large crowd.
Well worth going to but recommend arriving at least 30 minutes to ensure you get a reasonable viewpoint.
Written March 19, 2023
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Ori
64 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
The bridge itself is beautiful, the design or the dragon blending with the bridge is unique and seeing the while area at night with the lights is really nice. It does get crowded around the time for the show, a few rounds of the dragon spitting fire and after a few rounds of the dragon spitting water, if you stand on the bridge you'll get wet. There is a market near by and lots of restaurants. I've never seem something similar on this scale and for kids it would be super exciting
Written September 9, 2024
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rofernandeez
Inca, Spain21 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We were lucky enough to be in Da nang on the weekend, they told us that on Saturday the bridge spews fire and water from its mouth.
This is correct, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 p.m. the bridge puts on a small 10-minute show where the dragon breathes fire and water. In the surrounding squares and on the bridge itself, people gather to see it.
It was a nice experience.
Just a 2-minute walk away you will have a night market where you can eat and buy some souvenirs if you feel like it.
This is correct, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 p.m. the bridge puts on a small 10-minute show where the dragon breathes fire and water. In the surrounding squares and on the bridge itself, people gather to see it.
It was a nice experience.
Just a 2-minute walk away you will have a night market where you can eat and buy some souvenirs if you feel like it.

Written December 10, 2023
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Raymondale
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,208 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
visited here on 10 September Sunday,came to see the golden dragon spraying fire and water at 9 pm, before 9 pm, many visitors already came here, and picked an observing point in advance to watch the dragon’s fire and water show. be noted that you should stay away from the dragon’s head, or else you might get wet during the water-breathing show. the show usually lasts for about 15 minutes. the dragon head will spray fire first, and then water. after the show, many visitor will take photos at the both side of the bridge, i also took some pics with the dragon head.the show only held on Saturday and Sunday night, if you want to see, make sure you come earlier to snag a good spot, cuz it might be very crowded.
Written October 4, 2023
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Hi all…Anyone know if there is a show planned for 31 December 2024 for New Year’s Eve? Thanks
Written December 5, 2024
Is the Fire Show available on Friday?
Some , including the official Dragon Bridge Wikipedia page, stated that it runs through Friday to Sunday at 9pm. However, I have been reading a lot of comments here and Google map and it says it is only available on Saturday AND Sunday only.
Written February 8, 2023
When I was there last January, it ran from Friday through Sunday at 9 pm.
Written February 9, 2023
What is the best view point to watch Dragon bridge show in weekend?
Written January 19, 2020
Directly in front of the head, there is a set of stairs just below to get up there (the lift wasn't working). The heat is real and the water will get you wet. Some people obviously knew and put up their umbrellas, we just enjoyed the spray
Written January 20, 2020
Waar kun je het beste zitten om de vuurshow te zitten?
Written November 10, 2019
週末の夜9時位から炎を吹くショーがあります。午後8時30分頃より交通規制があるので、タクシーで近くまで行くなら早めの出発が良いと思います。炎を吐いたあとに水を吐くので、濡れても良い服装が良いと思います。
Written November 3, 2019
Does this only breath fire & spit water on saturday & Sunday?
Is there one 1 "show" or does it repeat?
How long does it last ?
Written October 26, 2018
Yes at 9pm lasting around 5 minutes
Written October 27, 2018
Hi hello I and my parents planning to visit da nang, Vietnam in the month of February 2019, can you please advise me for the following requirements.
1. Cheep transportation from airport to city, please provide me if you have good taxi agent.
2. I am planning to stay 3nights to see and enjoy the weather of Bana hills, is their any budget hotel to stay.
3. In da nang city Planning to stay at danang river side hotel, is this hotel good for family staying.
4. Is weather in the month of February is comfortable to visit da nang.
5.where to purchase mobile Sim card and how much it costs. Please advise me.
Written September 16, 2018
1. The Da Nang airport is within the city precinct so a taxi ride to your hotel will not cost a great deal, I would think less than 150K VND (there will be a 10K VND airport tax added). I generally use the green Mai linh taxis or the green and white Vinasun, but the yellow taxis are also quite good and more abundant. If you are really desperate to save a dollar or two you can ask someone to call a Grab (ie Uber equivalent) or download the app using the airport wifi if you have a smart phone or tablet etc
2. Ba Na Hills is somewhat like Disney land and almost by definition is not a budget place. I'm not sure how adults could spend 3 days there especially in February when it will be quite cool and anyway the weather in Da Nang at that time will be very pleasant, although I suppose it depends on where your from. Ba Na is a great escape in Summer due to the cooler climate, but I doubt it has the same appeal in winter, but I've never visited in winter. If you have children from 4 to 16 they'll love it at anytime.
3. Sorry I've never stayed at Da Nang Riverside, but if you have river views it should be pleasant. If you're on the other side of the building you might possibly get beach views if on a high level, but there are so many high rise buildings going up along the beach front. It is a long walk to the beach
4. It depends what you're use to, but I find the weather very pleasant in February - not too hot and cools down at night. I think its around the low to mid 20s in the day, but you can find this on the web somewhere
5. You can get a Sim at the airport, I haven't done it for a while, but the Sim card itself isn't very expensive, it depends what plan you get and whether you want data, international calls etc. If you don't get it at the airport there are also plenty of mobile phone shops. I've found over the years Vinaphone, Mobiphone and Viettel are all reliable. Actual phone calls are not very expensive and I pay as I go with 100K VND cards (available everywhere) that last me about 2 to 3 weeks, but of course it depends on how many calls you make
Just a couple of other things - you should check your travel time against the dates for New Year (Tet). Vietnam virtually closes down over 10 days or more during this period and it's not the best time to travel. Also I love the beaches in Da Nang, but from December to about March they are at their worst - not very inviting at all; an amazing contrast to the summer months.
Written September 17, 2018
Hi hello, I and my parents Hi hello, I and my parents traveling from Da nang to Kuala Lumpur and on the same day kuala lumpur to jakarta, we will be arrive kuala lumpur by 4'30pm (flight right time) and my next flight is 7'30 pm both are airasia but separate PNR so we need to collect our language and proceed to jakarta flight, can you please tell me is that time is sufficient for us, at what time the boarding will be closes for collection of check in language please reply. Flight details AK649 to AK 353 next flight is 7'30 pm both are airasia but separate PNR so we need to collect our language and proceed to jakarta flight, can you please tell me is that time is sufficient for us, at what time the boarding will be closes for collection of check in language please reply. Flight details AK649 to AK 353,
Written September 14, 2018
Actually question best answered by Air Asia but typically 3 hours is sufficient for such transfer. You hope there is no flight delay out of Danang. Also do let the flight Supervisor know of your connecting flight and they could help look out for you like early disembark when plane landed.
Written September 15, 2018
Can you please tell me any good 3star hotel Opp to the dragon bridge to watch dragon show
Written August 14, 2018
I didn't stay in downtown Da Nang, but a really nice place to watch the Dragon Bridge Show is the 99+ Sky Lounge Bar. It's a yacht that was turned into a restaurant/bar and if you get there early enough you can sit on the deck which is facing the Dragon Bridge. It's located near the DHC Marina. The food was amazing and the owner was incredibly friendly!
Written August 24, 2018
quá đẹ, quá tuyệt vời!
Written March 23, 2018
Chính xác bạn đã tham quan : quá đẹp quá tuyệt vời - xin cảm ơn sự đồng cảm & tương tác hiện thực khách quan - Rất hy vọng từ cmt của bạn hàng triệu triệu người trên khắp cả nước & năm châu sẽ ghé Đà Nẵng để relax & recreation.
Written March 24, 2018
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