Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

By Nguyen Dong    September 2, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Two coffee shops on Bach Dang pedestrian zone along the Han River in Da Nang now open from 4 a.m., attracting hundreds of people to enjoy their drinks and watch the sunrise.
Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

People gather at a coffee shop in Hai Chau District from 4 a.m.

The trend of drinking coffee and watching sunrise on the Han River has become increasingly popular.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

The café is located near the head of the Han River Bridge, operating to around 6 a.m.

As dawn approaches, rows of tables and chairs were quickly filled with customers.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

The pedestrian zone along the Han River is bustling with young people sitting and watching the sunrise, while many locals take a walk for morning exercise.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

At around 5 a.m., as the sun gradually rises, coffee drinkers capture the stunning scene of the sun rising over the Han River with the Dragon Bridge in the background.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

Phuong Ly, a student at the University of Education – University of Da Nang, and her friends woke up at 4 a.m., riding their motorbikes about 10 kilometers from Lien Chieu District to the walking zone for coffee.

"Although I'm not used to waking up early and still feel sleepy, drinking coffee and watching sunrise is really an interesting experience," she said.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

Doan Thi Cam Ly, 17, a student at Ngo Quyen High School in Da Nang, poses for photos by the Han River.

"The night before I didn't sleep, eagerly waiting until 4 a.m. to go drink coffee and watch the sunrise, and was surprised that even though it was early in the morning, there were already a lot of people there," she said.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

Customers lined up to order drinks at Trinh Café, which also offers various promotions to encourage early risers to enjoy the fresh air at dawn.

Early birds flock to Da Nang's sunrise cafés at 4 am

Bach Dang walking zone at 5:45 a.m.

By 6 a.m., young people begin to return home.

The 1.2-kilometer-long walking zone opened to tourists in June. In the evening, the area has nearly 30 kiosks selling goods, along with many cultural and artistic activities attracting people and tourists.

 
 
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