The recent establishment of a walking street along the Han River in Da Nang, situated in the Hai Chau district, is anticipated to become a prominent attraction for tourists and a vibrant nightlife hub for locals. This initiative aims to bolster tourism and foster community engagement while bolstering Da Nang City’s nighttime economy.
Drawing insights from successful nighttime economic endeavors at night markets and the An Thuong tourist street, the Hai Chau District People’s Committee has implemented a proactive measure: prohibiting karaoke activities by employing portable speakers along the Han River’s walking street. This decision comes in response to previous concerns over the unsightly presence of speaker setups at night markets in the Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son districts, which led to noise pollution and disturbed nearby residential areas, eliciting negative feedback from tourists.
Instead of karaoke, the Hai Chau District People’s Committee has outlined a clear vision for cultural and artistic enrichment, community engagement, and tourism promotion. APEC Park, equipped with a central stage for scheduled nightly performances, will serve as the primary venue for such activities. Furthermore, during festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lion and Dragon Festival, Beer Festival, Food Festival, and Hot Air Balloon Festival, roads will be temporarily closed to accommodate festivities.
To enliven the walking street’s ambiance, the district encourages a variety of street art forms, including portrait painting, magic shows, bubble blowing, aerobics, street music, fashion displays, and flash mob performances. Notably, karaoke singing with speakers is strictly prohibited.
Complementing these cultural offerings are ancillary services and mobile vendors offering refreshments, fast food, and souvenirs, catering to both residents and tourists alike.
The landscape of the road that will be piloted as a walking street. (Photo: Van Truc)
Spanning from the Tran Thi Ly bridge to the end of APEC Park, with a length of 1.2 kilometers and connectivity to the Nguyen Van Troi bridge, the Bach Dang walking street is set to operate daily from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., commencing from late April 2024 until the end of 2028.
The Hai Chau District People’s Committee envisions the Bach Dang Walking Street as a pivotal tourism asset and nightlife destination, contributing to the city’s economic vitality and leveraging Da Nang’s scenic vistas, including the Bach Dang promenade, Dragon Bridge, and Nguyen Van Troi routes, to enhance tourism services and bolster regional cooperation.
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Source: Vietnam Insider