There are many bridges on this beautiful S-shaped land. But not every bridge is noticed by many people. Today Pu Luong Excursion will list 7 most popular bridges. What do the following most famous bridges in Vietnam have that attract so many young people to come here to take pictures? Let’s start exploring.
1. Long Bien Bridge, historic symbol of Hanoi
Long Bien bridge– a historical symbol of Hanoi
Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge across the Red River connecting the two Hoan Kiem districts with the Long Bien district of Hanoi, built by the French (1898-1902). When newly built, Long Bien Bridge was the largest bridge in Southeast Asia with 2990m in length and 896m in leading bridge. Up to now, in the minds of Vietnamese people, this is also historical evidence of a colonial period lasting nearly a century. Long Bien Bridge is likened to a hyphen with history, connecting Co Loa Citadel with the Imperial Citadel, connecting the past with the present. Long Bien Bridge is a bridge crossing between two centuries, connecting history and modernity, is an indispensable spiritual value of Hanoi.
2. The Huc bridge, the symbolic red bridge of the capital
The Hue bridge at night brighten with fiery red
Located in Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi, The Huc Bridge is a must-see destination for all domestic and foreign tourists when visiting the capital. The image of the bridge “curved, red like a shrimp” is deeply imprinted in the minds of Hanoians. The name The Huc means “a drop of light that settles” or “condensed aura”. The bridge is associated with Ngoc Son Temple – a special national relic of Vietnam.
3. Hoi An Japanese bridge, symbol of the ancient port city
Hoi An Japanese bridge- iconic bridge of Hoi An Ancient town
Japanese Bridge, also known as Covered Bridge, is considered as the soul of Hoi An people. The Japanese Bridge is the only ancient bridge in Hoi An city, built by Japanese merchants around the 17th century, for the purpose of serving trade and travel at that time.
The bridge is about 18m long. The Japanese bridge was built with a very unique architecture, which is “Thuong gia ha kieu“, meaning below is the bridge and above is the house. This design style is typical of Japanese and Vietnamese architecture.
The bridge underwent remodeling in 1986 and restored the arch. Today, the bridge becomes a symbol of Hoi An and still retains the same aesthetic beauty as when it was inaugurated. In 1990, the Japanese bridge was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic.
4. Vietnam Golden Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world
Vietnam Golden bridge- one of the most unique bridges in the world
The Golden Bridge is a pedestrian bridge about 150 meters long at Ba Na Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam. Located at an altitude of about 1,400 m on Ba Na mountain, the bridge connects the cable car station with other gardens of the resort.
Located at an altitude of 1,414 meters above sea level, the Golden Bridge is extremely impressively designed, drawing an enchanting road in the middle of the sky. Located at Thien Thai Garden, the bridge is considered a special transit point to help visitors move conveniently from the foothills or the French village to Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden.
5. Dragon Bridge Vietnam, iconic icon of Danang
The unique bridge in Da Nang with dragon shape is winding
Besides the Golden Bridge, the Dragon Bridge has now become an indispensable symbol of the coastal city of Da Nang.
Dragon Bridge has the shape of a Dragon reaching out to the sea, a special feature of the Dragon Bridge is that the shape of the bridge is modeled after the Dragon shape of the Ly Dynasty with a majestic appearance, flying to the East Sea, with a steel span with a total 568m long and weighs up to nearly 9000 tons.
Dragon Bridge Da Nang is a place that not only has cultural and tourism significance, but it also has a traffic meaning. This diverse and unique blend has created a strange attraction and quickly entered the top of the most beautiful and impressive bridges on the planet.
6. Trang Tien Bridge, a work of Gustave Eiffel in Hue
Trang Tien bridge ( Truong Tien bridge) lied on dreamy Huong river
The bridge crosses the Perfume River, connecting the two northern banks of the river in Phu Hoa ward, the southern end in Phu Hoi ward. Only 800m from Dong Ba market.
Trang Tien Bridge is one of the iconic works of the Ancient Capital, associated with the fierce history of the people of Hue. At the same time, this is also a place to check-in and take pictures that can not be missed by any tourists when they have the opportunity to visit the imperial city of Hue.
Trang Tien Bridge connecting the two banks of the Perfume River is an important arterial route in economic development and people’s lives. With a gentle beauty, Truong Tien Bridge quietly reflects under the poetic river creating a poetic scene that attracts tourists from all over the world.
7. Thanh Toan Tiled Bridge (Hue), sister of the Japanese Bridge in Hoi An
The sister of the Japanese bridge in Hoi An
This is one of the famous Hue tourist attractions, located in Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy district, Thua Thien Hue province, this area is about 8 km from Hue city center.
The bridge is 18m long, 5m wide, divided into 7 main compartments. The roof is completely covered with lapis lazuli tiles. Stretching along the body of the bridge are two platforms, each side has a railing for visitors to sit and cool off. The main material that makes this bridge is wood, creating a solid and cool feeling.