Along the East Bank of the Han River: a way to get around town while enjoying the panoramic view of poetic Da Nang city

If you're in the An Hải – Sơn Trà area and need to gradually head south through the city, try skipping the busy inner roads and instead follow the east bank of the Han River along Trần Hưng Đạo street. This isn't just a simple way to get around — enjoy Da Nang as you take in the view from the riverside. The riverside path runs almost parallel to the flow of traffic, so if you just follow it you'll gradually make your way into the inner city, the only difference being that on your right-hand side there's always the water and the row of bridges. Heading down from the Han River Bridge, across the river you'll see the row of high-rise buildings on the west bank, while on our side there's an open walkway looking straight out over the river. As you get close to the foot of the Dragon Bridge, this stretch becomes noticeably livelier: the DHC Marina yacht pier sits right at the water's edge, and next to it is the white marble Carp Transforming into Dragon statue — a large sculpture about 7.5 m tall standing on a pedestal and weighing nearly 200 tonnes (Tuổi Trẻ newspaper, 2015), which has stood here since 2015. People often stop to snap a few photos and then move on, treating it as a rest stop along the way. A short way past the statue is the Love Bridge — a small bridge reaching out over the river, its railings hung with heart-shaped lanterns that glow red at night. The bridge is open to everyone free of charge, with no ticket needed (VOV, 2016), so you can pop out and stand for a few minutes to admire the river, then head back the way you came and continue on. The later it gets toward evening, the cooler and more pleasant this whole stretch of the East Bank becomes for walking, as the lights on both sides gradually come on. Just keep following the riverbank like this, and you'll gradually make your way south toward the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi – Trần Thị Lý Bridge while taking in a whole stretch of river scenery without having to squeeze through traffic. This stretch is best enjoyed on a leisurely walk; if you're in a hurry, riding a motorbike along the shoreline works just fine too, though you'll lose that relaxed, unhurried feeling. A small note: some stretches of the riverside sidewalk may be under repair or in poor condition depending on the time, so before you go, it's best to check the road conditions and the opening hours of each area to be sure.