Tran Phu is considered to be one of the oldest and certainly one of the most interesting streets in Da Nang.  The 2.5 km-long street runs from Dong Da Street in the north to Trung Vuong Street in the south, and it is currently one-way (southbound) for traffic. 

During the period of French control, between 1902 and 1954, the northern section from Dong Da Street down to the crossroads with Hung Vuong Street, by the current Han Market, was called Rue Jules Ferry.  From this point down to the Museum of Cham Sculpture it was called Avenue du Musée.  After 1954, the two sections became one and it was all called Dai Lo Doc Lap (Independence Avenue).

Rue Jules Ferry in the past

.. and now

After National Reunification Day on 30 April 1975, the street was renamed after the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, Mr Tran Phu. 

Situated in Hai Chau District, Tran Phu Street is home to a number of government agencies and departments, including the Departments of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Taxation.  These will all soon move into the new Administration Centre which is nearing completion – the tall tower block across from the Novotel.  Also located in Tran Phu Street are the offices of the Russian Consulate-General in Da Nang, the Da Nang Newspaper, and the Tuoi Tre and Thanh Nien national newspapers.  There are also 2 national-standard schools namely Hoang Van Thu Primary School and ABC High Quality Pre-School.

Thanks to its handy location in the inner city, Tran Phu Street is one of the busiest commercial and entertainment streets in the city with numerous hotels, restaurants, shops and galleries.  These include the Novotel, Tulip, Prince, Chérie, Luxury and Green Plaza hotels, and European-style coffee houses, bars and pizza shops such as the Event Pub, Luna Pub, Coffee Chili, Pizza Hug and Mr Pizza.  There is a wide range of restaurants including Red Sky, Apsara, Mumtaz Indian, Kim Do and Al Frescos, and two of the galleries are Hoa Cu and Viettown.  Just off Tran Phu, near the new Administration Centre, is the Museum of Da Nang - a must-see place to visit in the city.  Tran Phu Street also offers the opportunity to watch interesting films at the Le Do and Cinizen cinemas, or to go shopping at the Han Market where local specialities, fresh seafood and vegetables are sold. 

Tran Phu Street is a key street in Da Nang centre, and is quite different from the others in Da Nang.