Over recent years, the eastern bank of Da Nang’s Han River has become more attractive to both local residents and visitors.  This is mainly attributed to such impressive works as the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, the Da Nang Marina complex, the ‘Carp Turns into a Dragon’ statue and fountain, and the nearby beautiful Bridge of Love.

A street parade along Tran Hung Dao

According to Mr Vo Viet Quang Khai from the DHC-Marina Company, the developer of the Marina complex, the area now offers a wide range of eating and drinking outlets, and numerous exciting entertainment activities.  Thanks to this, it welcomes between 400 and 500 visitors every night.  It is particularly busy at weekends and on public holidays.

In addition, numerous mid-range and luxury hotels have been built alongside the riverbank to meet the increasing demand for accommodation from visitors to the city.  These include the Silver, the Danang Riverside, and the Muong Thanh Da Nang.

A local resident, Mrs Ai Van from Nai Hien Dong Ward in Son Tra District, said “The district’s Tran Hung Dao street is now home to various entertaiment venues for children, beautiful walking areas for local residents and visitors, along with many amazing coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and spas”.

She added, “Over recent years, locals and tourists have been treated to numerous exciting entertainments and cultural activities along the eastern bank of the Han River.  They include the Dragon's head breathing fire and squirting water at the eastern end of the Rong Bridge at 9.00pm every Saturday and Sunday, the Tuong (classical drama) street performances, the ‘Bai Choi’ (singing while acting as playing cards) performances, and a fascinating monthly street parade of live music and dancing”.

In attempting to attract more visitors to the Han River’s eastern bank, the Son Tra District People’s Committee Vice Chairman Nguyen Dac Xung remarked, “The local authorities will appeal for public investment to install decorative lights along the section of Tran Hung Dao where entertainment and cultural events take place, and create a welcome gate at the site.  Importance will also be attached to encouraging all residents along the street to make the landscapes in front of their houses and shops more beautiful”.

Mr Bui Van Khanh from the district’s urban rules team noted that his team members are increasing their patrols and checks along Tran Hung Dao every night to ensure social order and security for local residents and visitors.  On weekend evenings and public holidays, they are on duty in the crowded areas in order to detect any social order violations.