In Eastern Culture in general, the river is the symbol of national strength and national prosperity. Bridges are a symbol of development and culture in Vietnam. Each bridge crossing the river is a milestone in the historical process, becoming a part of Vietnam's blood.

“The aesthetic level of each country or nation is revealed through the way they build works, including bridge structures. This is also a measure of their civilization and culture.” “History of bridge engineering” by Henry Grattan Tyrrell.

Long Bien Bridge is known as the "historical witness" of Vietnam

Long Bien Bridge was formerly known as Paul Doumer Bridge – The Governor General of France who proposed the construction of this bridge. Long Bien Bridge is a new name given after the August Revolution in 1945.

Long Bien Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

This is the first steel bridge of Hanoi, started construction in September 1898, designed and constructed by Daydé-Pillié firm, worth 10.5 million francs. The bridge was inaugurated in February 1902. 

Long Bien Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

The first stone was laid down by Governor-General Paul Doumer at the bridge abutment on the left bank of the Hong River during the groundbreaking ceremony on September 13, 1889. 2 years and 5 months later, on February 28, 1902, the bridge was completed. Long Bien Bridge becomes the second longest bridge in the world after the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River. At the same time, Long Bien Bridge was also a bridge built with the most advanced techniques in the world at that time. 

Long Bien Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

Long Bien Bridge is also a historical relic, a bridge spanning the 19th and 20th centuries and considered one of the largest steel bridges in the world at the time of completion. Long Bien bridge is 120 years old, the old bridge has stood there slowly witnessing many ups and downs in the history of the country, the history of the nation. The sign "1899 - 1902 Daydé & Pillé Paris" is still intact as if to remind people to respect the past.

The Huc Bridge - located in the heart of Ha Noi

“Rủ nhau xem cảnh Kiếm Hồ

Xem cầu Thê Húc, xem chùa Ngọc Sơn

Đài Nghiên, tháp Bút chưa mòn

Hỏi ai gây dựng nên non nước này.”

(In English)

“Let's see the scene of Hoan Kiem Lake

See The Huc Bridge, see Ngoc Son Pagoda

Dai Nghien, But tower has not been worn

Who built this nation?”

The Huc Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

The Huc Bridge is located at Guom Lake, the heart of Hanoi. In 1865 during the times of The King Tu Duc, Nguyen Van Sieu built a bridge connecting the shore with Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of the lake. He named this bridge The Huc Bridge, which means "the place where the light is saved" or "the place where the aura condenses".

The Huc Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

One of the first architectural highlights of Ngoc Son Temple is The Huc Bridge with its red color as a soft silk strip crossing the typical blue water of Sword Lake, creating a harmonious beauty.

The Huc Bridge faces the East, towards the rising sun to receive the full vitality of heaven and earth. This red bridge brings the color of life, of all sources of happiness, of wishes passed down from ancient times to the present - The Huc bridge - the symbol of the sun god.

The Huc Bridge, Ha Noi, Vietnam

Although life is becoming more and more bustling and busy, but the flow of people flocks to visit the monument. Some people come here for entertainment, others come to relax in a quiet space.

Chua Cau - Hoi An

Chua Cau in Hoi An, Quang Nam appears on the VND 20,000 bill of Vietnam. This is considered the symbol and soul of the heritage of the ancient town of Hoi An. 

Chua Cau, Hoi An, Vietnam

The building possesses architectural features containing many cultural quintessence of Vietnam and East Asian cultures, which are both harmonious, unique and impressive. Hoi An ancient town was once a busy trading port, where merchants from all over the world met, exchanged and traded. And Bridge Pagoda is a testament to a time of Japanese-Vietnamese-Chinese architectural exchange.

Chua Cau, Hoi An, Vietnam

Chua Cau in Hoi An was built in the 17th century by Japanese merchants. This place is associated with the legend of a monster named Namazu. Accordingly, its head is located in India, its body in Vietnam and its tail in Japan. Every time monsters move, floods and earthquakes often occur. According to legend, the pagoda is considered to be a sword that pierced the back of the monster Namazu, making this monster unable to wag its tail to cause an earthquake. After that, people built a pagoda connected to the northern railing and protruding in the middle of the bridge, so it was called Chua Cau (Bridge Pagoda). Since then, the three countries will always be peaceful and flourishing. 

Chua Cau, Hoi An, Vietnam

In addition, this place is also known as the Japanese Bridge or Lai Vien Kieu. The reason for its name is because Chua Cau has Japanese-style architecture. Besides, in 1719, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu visited Hoi An and named the bridge Lai Vien Kieu, which means "The bridge welcomes guests from afar".

Chua Cau, Hoi An, Vietnam

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