Did you ever hear the roar of a dragon echo through the mountains? Here at Dragon’s Run, you might just catch a whisper of it. Dragon’s Run isn’t your average roller coaster. It’s a steel beast, a twisting, turning marvel of engineering that dominates the Dragon Park skyline in Ha Long, Vietnam. This park, by the way, holds the title of the largest theme park in Southeast Asia. Opened on January 25, 2017, Dragon’s Run is the star attraction. This coaster has had a bit of a journey itself. Before thrilling riders here, it roared through the tracks of Freestyle Music Park under the names “Time Machine” and even “Led Zeppelin: The Ride.” Now, it’s found its home soaring over Ha Long. Dragon’s Run was built by the masters of thrills, Bolliger & Mabillard. This steel giant boasts a height of 150 feet, sending you plummeting down at speeds reaching 65 miles per hour along 3,737 feet of track. Hold on tight because this isn’t just a quick up and down. Dragon’s Run throws six inversions at you, including a heart-stopping 120-foot loop, a dizzying 95-foot Cobra Roll, and a gravity-defying 75-foot Zero-G Roll. You’ll also flip through another loop and a corkscrew before catching your breath. Two trains, each with eight cars carrying four riders across, make sure the screams never stop. Dragon’s Run is part of the larger Sun World Halong Complex, a sprawling world of entertainment that also includes the Queen Cable Car, a gigantic observation wheel called the Sun Wheel, and even the Typhoon Water Park for those who prefer a splash. So, as you stand here, ready to face the dragon, remember its past lives, its incredible height and speed, and the sheer thrill that awaits you on Dragon’s Run.
Abandoned building
An unfinished symphony in concrete. That is the Abandoned building in Ha Long. Many Vietnamese citizens and architecture experts have