The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025 (DIFF 2025) opened on the evening of May 31 and will last until July 12. Performances will be held every Saturday. The theme of this year's festival is "Da Nang - New Era". There are 10 participating teams including Vietnam (2 teams), Finland, England, Portugal, Poland, South Korea, Italy, Canada and China. The opening night will be between Vietnam 1 and Finland.
Coming to Da Nang this summer, visitors can admire the fireworks displays from the following locations, as suggested by the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center, the DIFF 2025 Organizing Committee and Ms. Lan Nguyen, who currently lives and works in Da Nang.
Panoramic view of the fireworks display (right cover) and the 10,200-seat grandstand (left cover). Photo: Nguyen Dong
Main stage
The main stage is located on Tran Hung Dao Street, the fireworks display is on the opposite side, at the Han River Port. This is the best place to observe all the competitions with a beautiful view, without having to jostle. To watch the fireworks at the grandstand, visitors must buy tickets.
This year's grandstand has a capacity of 10,200 seats per night. There are 5 classes of seats including A VIP, A, A1, A2, A3. The lowest ticket prices are 1 million VND (A3), 1.5 million VND (A2), 1.5 million VND (A1 and A2), 2 million VND (A) and 3.5 million VND (A VIP). Ticket prices apply to people 1 meter tall or taller. Children under 1 meter are free, sitting with adults (if sitting separately, they must buy a ticket).
For the final night, the Organizing Committee arranged an additional stand A4. Ticket prices were also adjusted higher, respectively 1.3 million VND (A4, A3), 2 million VND (A1), 2.5 million VND (A) and 4.5 million VND (A VIP).
Public places
Public places in the city where people and tourists can watch fireworks for free: on bridges across the Han River such as the Han River Swing Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and Tran Thi Ly Bridge.
Fireworks can be seen from locations on Bach Dang Street from Dragon Bridge towards Thuan Phuoc Bridge and the beginning of 3/2 Street on the west bank of the Han River or Tran Hung Dao Street; Le Van Duyet Street on the east bank of the Han River.
Please note that the area near the fireworks display and the stage will be closed to traffic. Parking is not allowed on the bridge, visitors should park their vehicles or walk, arriving early before the opening ceremony. Do not bring many valuables, pay attention to your belongings because the festivals are very crowded.
Restaurants, cafes and hotels
High-rise hotels, rooftop bars, and apartment buildings on Bach Dang and Tran Hung Dao streets are good places to watch fireworks from above to avoid the crowds. Visitors must book in advance and pay a fee, which usually includes admission and a drink.
Many buildings are now offering fireworks tickets that come with a drink and a seat, with prices ranging from VND200,000 to VND500,000, depending on location.
Fireworks seen from a hotel on Tran Hung Dao Street. Photo: Wink Riverside
In addition, many high-end hotels and restaurants have beautiful views to observe the fireworks. These places have combos, including dinner (buffet or A la carte) and a good viewing position. Prices range from one million VND to about three million VND per person for one session.
Reference addresses: Rooftop Bar & Lounge at Wink Hotel Danang Riverside, Sky36 of Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Rooftop Pool area of Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River, Sky bar of Wyndham Golden Bay Danang, Top Bar of Brilliant Hotel Danang, The Sail Rooftop Dining restaurant, Marina Restaurant, The Square restaurant.
Restaurants with low-lying views of the fireworks include Memory Lounge, Cardi Pizzeria Bach Dang, and Madame Lan.
Cruise on the Han River
There are about 15 tourist boats operating Han River tours that are allowed to sell tickets to serve tourists who travel on the river and watch fireworks. The boats run from 4-5pm to 9pm or 10pm, including dinner. The boats will depart and dock at the Han River port, take visitors to see the scenery, then stop at the fireworks viewing point. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of boat and location on the boat.
- Economy train: from 1 million VND to 1.2 million VND (adults) and 800,000 VND (children). For the final night, the price is 1.3 million to 1.5 million VND, children from 1.1 million VND.
- Luxury train: from 2.2 million VND to 3.5 million VND (adults) and 1.5 million VND to 2.4 million VND (children). For the final night, the lowest ticket price for adults is 2.5 million VND and for children is 1.75 million VND.
Boats include: Han River Cruise (regular and luxury), Han River Dragon, Dragon Cruise, Poseidon Cruise, Cruise365, 4U Danang Yacht. Tickets are sold on the website of the Organizing Committee, the boat company, the ticket office on Hai Phong Street, Thanh Khe District or package tours through travel companies.
Tam Anh - Vnexpress.net
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