Han River Bridge, also known as Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, is the first bridge across the Han River and the oldest in Da Nang. This bridge was built by the US in the 1960s and inaugurated in 1965.
In 2013, Da Nang City inaugurated the Tran Thi Ly cable-stayed bridge. The old Nguyen Van Troi bridge with 14 poni steel spans, total length of more than 513 m, width of 10.5 m was retained for the purpose of being a pedestrian bridge.
At the end of 2023, Da Nang authorities agreed on a pilot plan to organize night tourism services on Nguyen Van Troi Bridge and the park on the east bank, Tran Hung Dao and Chuong Duong streets.
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge - Witness of history, connecting the future of Da Nang
This project includes the decoration of an artistic lighting system, the Han River Bridge is installed with a modern LED system, creating a sparkling, magical landscape at night. In addition, activities on the bridge are actively promoted, visitors can enjoy delicious dishes, Da Nang specialties and sip coffee in a romantic setting on the banks of the Han River.
Street art performances, music, DJs will be held regularly to attract tourists. Set up a playground with safe and useful games for children. Arrange seats and swings along the river bank for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery.
This area will host cultural, artistic and community activities; 5 tourist service stalls and a children's play area, landscape renovation, additional landscapes, railings and lighting. Son Tra District authorities have installed a series of cameras on the bridge to monitor nighttime activities. The total renovation cost for phase 1 (first quarter of 2024 to the end of 2028) is 3.5 billion VND.
Da Nang City is actively preparing for night tours on Nguyen Van Troi Bridge.
The District People’s Committee has renovated many items such as clearing weeds and garbage; planting new trees and replacing some dead and broken trees. The government also installed many garbage sorting bins, decorated some miniature landscapes, and built protective railings in areas adjacent to the riverbank…
Although not yet opened, the bridge has attracted people and tourists to come and play and exercise. Nguyen Van Troi pedestrian bridge seen from Tran Thi Ly bridge. On this pedestrian bridge, people and tourists can watch Dragon bridge, Han river bridge at night, enjoy fireworks displays lasting 5 weeks in June-July. This is the first pedestrian bridge in Da Nang city.
