“After many nights wandering around the streets, stopping for a long time by the riverside waiting for the city to light up, I began to feel the unique rhythm of each bridge and took a photo series: The Bridges Tell the Story of Da Nang”, Hai Trieu shared. For him, each time he clicks the camera is not only an artistic moment, but also a way to capture the emotions, light and the constant movement of a youthful, vibrant city.
Da Nang is considered a tourist city associated with bridges.
From the powerful appearance of Dragon Bridge, the majesty of Thuan Phuoc Bridge, the symbolic movement of Han River Bridge, to the gentle poetic beauty of Tran Thi Ly Bridge and the nostalgia of Nguyen Van Troi Bridge... each bridge is a separate chapter in the book named Da Nang city.
This is not simply a filming journey, but Hai Trieu's way of collecting every slice of Da Nang, a city that carries within it peace, quiet pride and unmistakable personality.
Dragon Bridge – The strong vitality of a dynamic city
As one of the most impressive architectural symbols of modern Da Nang, Dragon Bridge not only stands out for its bold design simulating a dragon reaching out to the ocean, but also for its spectacular fire and water performances every weekend evening, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to come and admire.
From the perspective of photographer Nguyen Hai Trieu, the Dragon Bridge appears not simply as an eye-catching lighting project, but as a symbol of the strong inner vitality, the pioneering spirit and the unceasing aspiration to rise of a city that is changing every day.
Not only is it highly aesthetic, Dragon Bridge is also a tourist highlight, the pride of Da Nang people for a dynamic, creative city that always looks forward like the image of a Dragon stretching out to the vast ocean.
A dynamic, youthful city like the shape of a Dragon reaching out to the ocean
Han River Bridge – The revolving rhythm connecting memories and modernity
As the first swing bridge in Vietnam, Han River Bridge has witnessed the transformation of Da Nang since the early days of urban development. The mechanism of the swing bridge - rotating the middle part to open the way for large ships to pass, is carried out at night, becoming a familiar and emotional "ritual" for local people.
Da Nang at night cannot lack the moment of the swing bridge in the middle of the Han River.
The rotation of the bridge is not just a mechanical movement, but the “steady heartbeat of the city” – a blend of modern technology and nostalgic memories, between new life and old values that are still preserved.
Han River Bridge is not only an infrastructure project but also a part of collective memory, the "pride of Da Nang" that still exists today, among high-rise buildings, lights and modern life.
Thuan Phuoc Bridge – quietly connecting
Not as noisy or flashy as other bridges across the Han River, Thuan Phuoc Bridge has a quiet, poetic beauty. As the longest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam, connecting the city center with Son Tra Peninsula and the Eastern sea, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is the last "connection" between the river and the sea, where the city gradually opens up to the vast space of the ocean.
Watching the sunset from Thuan Phuoc Bridge - the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam
Different from the flashy look often seen in tourist photos, through the lens of photographer Nguyen Hai Trieu, Thuan Phuoc Bridge appears as a quiet, silent but evocative character. In the hazy morning mist or when the afternoon sun sets, the bridge seems to melt into the horizon, leaving a peaceful and dreamy feeling.
Watching the sunset from Thuan Phuoc Bridge is a very different experience – where you can let your soul follow the light of the day, to suddenly realize that amidst the bustling life of Da Nang, there are still moments of silence that are so beautiful that it makes you speechless.
Tran Thi Ly Bridge – Curve of light
Uniquely designed like a sail with the wind blowing out to sea, Tran Thi Ly Bridge is a modern traffic structure and a poetic highlight in the heart of the city. The bridge has a bold tilt, an image that evokes the aspiration to reach out to the sea, and the pioneering spirit of Da Nang in the integration period.
A bit gentle with a unique tilt, Tran Thi Ly bridge is like an artistic drawing in the heart of a modern city.
As the sun sets, the red cables shine brightly against the sky, reflecting on the mirror-like surface of the Han River. The scene gives off a soft, graceful feeling, but hidden within is a lasting and captivating inner strength.
Tran Thi Ly Bridge not only impresses with its unique architecture, but also has a profound symbolic value when it is named after the heroine Tran Thi Ly. That is what makes the bridge a symbol connecting space and memory - the embodiment of gratitude, respect for the past and the gentle, very unique spirit of protest of the people of Central Vietnam.
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge – A nostalgic silence in the heart of young Da Nang
As the "oldest" bridge in Da Nang, built in the 60s, the bridge does not have the sparkling appearance of LED lights, nor does it have an elaborate design, but it is a silent witness to the many changes and upheavals of the city over the past decades.
Now, the bridge no longer carries the busy traffic, but is reserved for pedestrians – a slow, peaceful space in the heart of the city. There, people can leisurely stroll, watch the river flow quietly, listen to the wind gently passing through the steel bars that have faded over the years. A bridge that not only connects the two banks, but also connects the past with the present – simple, profound and very “emotional”.
Nguyen Van Troi Bridge – The “oldest” bridge but full of nostalgia
