Part of the riverside Bach Dang Street in downtown Da Nang City, central Vietnam will be temporarily closed to accommodate a walking space and Tet festivities, authorities said on Saturday.

The closure of the road segment from the Tran Thi Ly Bridge to the iconic Dragon Bridge will run from 8:00 am to midnight, starting January 27 and ending January 31, or from the 28th of the 12th lunar month to the third day of Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). 

On February 1-2, or the fourth to the fifth day of Tet, the street will close from 3:00 pm to midnight.

Since its opening in mid-2024, the Bach Dang Pedestrian Street along the Han River has become a popular destination for residents and tourists alike.

Following Lunar New Year’s Eve celebrations, additional decorations and miniature landscapes will adorn the promenade, enhancing its festive atmosphere.

In previous years, the sidewalks along Bach Dang served as the main location for Da Nang's Tet floral displays.

This year, the coastal city has invested over VND18.6 billion (US$742,000) in a Tet flower arrangement and lighting project, primarily focusing on Tran Phu Street and Bach Dang Street (from the Dragon Bridge to Thanh Dien Hai Street).

The flower displays feature thousands of colorful flower pots and creative designs.

The project also incorporates lighting at eight key locations, including Thanh Dien Hai Street, Vo Nguyen Giap Street near Xuan Huong Lake, and Nguyen Van Troi Street, adding sparkle to Da Nang's festive evenings.

Despite the official opening scheduled for Monday, crowds have already gathered along Bach Dang Street since Saturday afternoon to take photos and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

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