Dragon Bridge & the Han riverfront
The dragon breathes fire and water on Saturday and Sunday nights. Walk the east bank at sunset, finish on a night cruise.
The Han River splits the city in two, and among the bridges crossing it the Dragon Bridge is the one nobody mistakes: the span is shaped as a golden dragon facing the sea.
On Saturday and Sunday nights the dragon breathes fire, then water. The times are posted publicly and both banks fill up, so arriving before the listed hour is wise.
Both banks have a lit riverside walk from dusk, and the east bank runs straight on to My Khe beach. This is the most central place on the list, which makes it the natural first evening after a day of meetings — no free day required.
At a glance
- Location
- City centre, both banks of the Han
- Best time
- Saturday and Sunday nights, when the dragon breathes fire
- Time needed
- An evening
Fit it into your trip
The show runs 16 – 19 October 2026 at the Ariyana Convention Centre. Most international guests add two or three days either side of the four trading days.
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