Dragon Bridge fire show & a Han River night cruise

Dragon Bridge crosses the Han River about 3–4 km from My Khe beach, under a 10-minute drive. By day it's a golden dragon arching over the water; by night, colour-shifting LEDs turn it into the city's modern icon.

What's there

• The weekend fire-and-water show — the dragon "breathes fire" then sprays water while crowds watch from both sides.
• Night cruises past the glittering banks of the Han River and its neighbouring bridges.
• The Bach Dang riverside with night markets and lively rooftop bars.

Good to know

• The fire/water show runs Saturday, Sunday and holiday nights at 21:00 for about 15 minutes — free to watch.
• Arrive before 20:30 for a good spot near the dragon's head; stand on the fire side (fire first, water second).
• Han River cruises depart from Bach Dang Street at around 140,000–460,000 VND per person; take the 20:00 sailing to catch the fire show from the water.
• For a calmer view, watch from a rooftop or the Tran Hung Dao bank instead of squeezing onto the bridge.

Dragon Bridge scores 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor from over six thousand reviews; visitors love the striking dragon design, the colour-changing lights and the lively show right in the centre.

Before the dragon breathes fire, have dinner at Furama Dining House then stroll to the Han River — only minutes away. Four floors, four restaurants, and a free show to end the night.