Dragon Carp Statue

The statue of a carp turning into a dragon is located on the east bank of the Han River, between the Dragon Bridge and the Han River Bridge, the head of the statue is facing the Dragon Bridge as if it is trying to become a giant dragon of the world. The entire statue is located outdoors, visitors should choose the dry season time from March to the end of September, this period is less rainy, so it is suitable for outdoor activities. The most beautiful time of the day to be visited by many people is in the afternoon, when the last rays of the sun shine on the statue, looking from afar the statue looks like it is gilded and looks extremely splendid. At night, the statue is more sparkling when illuminated through the colored lights around the statue.

The statue was built in 2015 and quickly became the new symbol of Da Nang city. The statue is 7.5m high, weighs nearly 200 tons, is cast from 5 marble blocks, an extremely rare natural stone. To complete the statue, people have mobilized 30 skilled artisans of the Non Nuoc stone carving village, continuously working for 3 months to complete.

The dragon's head is inspired by the image of dragons in the Ly Dynasty, a period of development in Vietnamese history. The body is the body of a carp, bending and jumping out of the water. The body is shaped with solid scales, along the back are stylized scales like a dragon's back. The fishtail part is a stylized image of two symmetrically placed hands spreading out to support the tea, meaning peace, prosperity, solidarity.

Carp turning into a dragon is a familiar image in the spiritual life of Vietnamese people in particular and Asians in general, a symbol of prosperity and luck. The statue of carp turning into a dragon in Da Nang always sprays water in accordance with the legend that when a carp turns into a dragon, it will spray rain to save sentient beings. If you have the opportunity to come to Da Nang, do not forget to visit this famous photo spot.