# Fire-Breathing Bridges This $85 Million Dragon Bridge in Vietnam Lights Up and Breathes Fire By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-bridge References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/alt-news/this-bridge-in-vietnam-has-a-giant-firebreathing-dragon-on-it-for-real.html) & [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2013/04/vietnams-85-million-fire-breathing-drago.php) I don’t know about you, but from now on, I expect any bridge I cross to breathe fire like this [dragon bridge in Vietnam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house) does. The $85 million project is not only a marvel of river-crossing architecture, but is pretty much the most badass bridge ever. The dragon bridge is located in Da Nang, Vietnam and not only set a record for coolest bridge ever, but also is the heaviest ever built as well. The [fire-breathing bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall) features six lanes for cars as well as two lanes for bicycles and pedestrians. The dragon bridge is also equipped with [15,000 Phillips LEDs that change color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybank-light-show), taking this bridge from merely awesome to unfairly awesome. LED lights are also far more energy efficient than standard halogen bulbs, making the bridge astonishing energy efficient as well. In a slight bit of irony considering the bridge’s fire-breathing nature, the bridge is 666-meters from end to end. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fire-breathing Bridges:** Opportunity for architectural innovation to create bridges that incorporate interactive elements, such as fire-breathing features. - **LED Lighting in Infrastructure:** Potential for integrating energy-efficient LED lighting in bridges and other infrastructure projects to reduce energy consumption. - **Record-breaking Structures:** Exploration of construction methods and materials to create larger, more iconic structures, such as the heaviest bridge in Vietnam. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and construction companies to push the boundaries of bridge design and construction with innovative features. - **Lighting and Energy Efficiency:** Demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions, such as LED, in infrastructure projects for cost savings and environmental sustainability. - **Tourism and Travel:** Creation of landmark structures, like the fire-breathing dragon bridge, to attract tourists and boost the tourism industry in specific locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Cross-Seat Bridge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhenzhongshan-link.md) - [Dragon-Themed Drone Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-dragon-gate.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Sheltered Timber Chinese Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct.md) - [Vietnamese Electric Bike Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drgnfly.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md)