DNO - The Co Co River is well known for its stunning beauty. It was once the busiest inland waterway connecting Da Nang and Hoi An in the 18th-19th centuries.
However, the river was gradually silted up over time, blocking its flow for more than a century and leaving only fragmented sections under different names.
Not only is it a waterway connecting heritage and promoting economic development, the river holds great significance for the city’s economic, cultural and social development.
Therefore, Da Nang has been making efforts to dredge the Co Co River to connect Da Nang with Hoi An in order to restore the waterway along an emerging urban and eco-tourism strip, creating a driving force for the city’s growth in the future.
A panoramic view of the construction site for the renovation, expansion, and elevation of Bien Bridge, a key bottleneck in the Co Co River revitalization project.Many corporations are interested in investing in trillion-dollar projects along the Co Co River, notably the Kim Cuong (Diamond) Island project in Hoa Xuan Ward located near the river’s downstream section - currently one of the most sought-after destinations.The river flows through the Marble Mountains, adding to the city’s poetic charm of mountains and water.The Bai Dai Bridge contributes to beautifying the space, meeting traffic needs, and promoting economic development along both sides of the Co Co River.The waterway culture of the Co Co River is preserved and celebrated each year through a variety of vibrant cultural activities that attract both domestic and international visitors.The revitalization of the Co Co River will have a direct impact on a part of local people, particularly the fishing villages that have long depended on catching aquatic products along its banks.Local residents manually harvest clams on the river.The river’s abundance has nurtured generations of people living along the Co Co River.
