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Iconic bridges of Vietnamese tourism

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Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Can Tho Bridge, Thu Thiem... are all symbols of Vietnamese tourism. Each bridge has its own historical significance and carries with it the great cultural values of each landmark. Join Migo to list the 8 most typical bridges of Vietnamese tourism.

Long Bien Bridge - Hanoi


This is the first steel bridge across the Red River in Hanoi, started by France from 1899-1902, 2500m long with 19 steel beams and stone paths. In the twentieth century, Long Bien Bridge is one of the 4 largest bridges in the world, a witness to the meaningful history of the capital. 


Thanks to its ancient features and unique design, Long Bien Bridge is a must-see attraction for tourists when visiting Hanoi. In addition to historical values, this is also a place for everyone to enjoy the scenery, review the memories of life about a time gone by and is also a famous check-in point for young people in Hanoi. French director François Bibonne also has a special affection for the bridge and chose it as the setting for the documentary "Once upon a bridge in Vietnam". 


Photo: baoquocte, vietfuntravel, 


Truong Tien Bridge - Hue


Truong Tien Bridge with a history of more than 100 years is considered one of the symbols of the ancient capital of Hue. This is one of the first bridges built in Indochina in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries according to new Western techniques and materials with steel structures. Going through the ups and downs of history, with its charm, Truong Tien Bridge and the poetic Huong River have become endless inspiration for the world of writers and artists as well as a destination not to be missed by any tourist when coming to Hue. 


Photo: VnE


Dragon Bridge - Da Nang


Officially put into use in 2013, Dragon Bridge is now a famous tourist destination in Da Nang, attracting many tourists to visit and admire this impressive work. The bridge is designed and built in the shape of a delicate winding dragon. The Dragon Bridge is the most beautiful at night, when all the colored lights have turned on, reflecting each other to create a colorful picture across the river, illuminating the whole sky.


Bringing a new and unique beauty with the shape of a fairy animal, the Dragon Bridge creates a sense of enjoyment for road users. Not stopping there, at around 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, the dragon's mouth of the Dragon Bridge also performs an impressive fire-spitting and water spraying performance for 5 minutes. This special thing puts the Dragon Bridge on the list of the 30 most impressive bridges on the planet, ranking 19th.


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Photo: Ivivu


Golden Bridge - Da Nang


The Golden Bridge was likened to an international tourism phenomenon at the time of its launch, when a series of magazines and influencers in the tourism world published and checked-in, introducing this destination. Da Nang Golden Bridge is a special bridge, like a beautiful silk cloth stretching across Chua Mountain, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists. Located at an altitude of 1,414 m above sea level, the impressively designed Golden Bridge evokes the image of the giant hands of the gods pulling a golden thread out of the mountain. 


The bridge shell uses steel plates painted with gold foil, shiny titanium-plated stainless steel material for construction. Particularly, the frame of the hands is made of wire mesh, looking at the appearance, it reminds people of mossy rocks. 


The Golden Bridge is also at the top of the list of "100 best destinations in the world in 2018" after only two months of launch. The Guardian named the Golden Bridge in the "top 10 most unique and beautiful bridges in the world" and the Huffington Post of the United States affirmed that it was "the most interesting bridge ever seen", while the Independent said that the Golden Bridge is "one of the 10 unbelievable unique bridges in the world". 


Photo: Pullman Danang Beach Resort, toquoc


Cau Pagoda - Hoi An


Referring to Hoi An, it is impossible not to mention Cau Pagoda – a tourist symbol of the old town and an attractive destination with many meanings, historical values and contemplative beauty by the poetic Hoai River. Cau Pagoda is likened to a piece of the puzzle that continues from the past to the present and the future. 


Ancient and quiet Cau Pagoda, located peacefully in the middle of the prosperity of Hoi Chi Street. That place has witnessed the change of history many times according to the ups and downs of time and above all, marks the intersection of unique cultures that have put on the rare beauty of today's Hoi Chi Street.


Cau Pagoda is a unique architectural work, containing the cultural quintessence of Vietnam and some other cultures in harmony but still very unique. Cleverly placed on a bridge, below is a clear stream of cool water, above is a peaceful roof to protect, Cau Pagoda is a typical representative of the traditional architecture of Eastern countries. Cau Pagoda will be the perfect stop for your trip because of the unique architecture of wooden pillars, painted with lipstick, carved feats and meticulously.


Fannnh: baoquocte


Thi Nai Bridge - Quy Nhon 


Thi Nai Bridge has a length of 6960m including the bridge system, connecting Quy Nhon city with Phuong Mai peninsula, a beautiful and magnificent arc-shaped peninsula.


Seen from afar, the white bridge crosses the blue sea, connecting the two ends with the mainland on one side and the beautiful island on the other. The bridge stands out among the blue of the sky and the sea. Every afternoon, the sun goes down to the sea, the bridge becomes even more shimmering. Or at night, the light poles are lit up all over the nearly 7km long bridge, in the quiet space, the bridge is even more enhanced in its inherent beauty.


Photo: Salatravel


Can Tho Bridge - Can Tho


After visiting the floating market in the morning, a tourist experience not to be missed in Can Tho is watching Can Tho Bridge come to light. Can Tho cable-stayed bridge was completed in 2010, with a total length of 15.85 km, of which the main bridge is 2.75 km long. This is one of the famous symbols of Tay Do, crossing the Hau River, connecting the two provinces of Can Tho and Vinh Long.


Photo: shutterstock


Phu My Bridge - Ho Chi Minh City


Anyone who has ever passed through Phu My Bridge will immediately see the rich and luxurious beauty of one of the two largest cities in the country - Ho Chi Minh City. This is the largest span bridge in the city with a total investment value of up to thousands of billions of VND, started construction in 2005 and completed in 2009.


This 2,031m long bridge is the artery of circulation from the Central to the South, is one of the most modern cable-stayed bridges in the world. Phu My Bridge has contributed to the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City, deserving to be one of the most developed cities in Vietnam.


Photo: wikipedia


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