Top 15 Vietnam Bridges that Become World Famous

With an interwoven river system from North to South, Vietnam has long possessed many unique and interesting bridges along with many historical values. Below,we take a look at The 15 most impressive bridges associated with the pride of the Vietnamese people.

1. Bach Long Bridge (Moc Chau)

The Bach Long Bridge is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest glass bridge in the world. Also known as the White Dragon, this 632-meter-long bridge stands 150m high and is a must-see attraction for adventure and nature lovers. It offers incredible views, beautiful scenery in the Moc Chau area of Son La province, which is located 200km from Hanoi.

This bridge is open to visitors all year round, with different prices to visit it.

• During vacations and weekends: 650,000VND/adult and 450,000VND/child
• The rest of the year: 550,000VND/ adult and 350,000VND/child

2. Long Bien Bridge (Ha Noi)

This large metal bridge is one of the most important bridges in the capital, built by many architects and taken over by the company of Daydé and Pillé. The bridge played an important role in the French colonisation of transporting minerals and raw materials from all over the North to Hanoi.

Just below this bridge is a large night market, which is the largest in Hanoi. A little further under this bridge is Banana Island. The land is a fertile land where all kinds of bananas, vegetables and flowers are grown. It is a place of tranquillity in a bustling city. You can visit it for free and take beautiful photos at sunrise or sunset. A visit to Long Bien bridge reflects a glorious history. After numerous bombings during the war, this bridge retains scars. It is easy to get there by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or bus.

3. The Huc Bridge, Red Bridge (Hanoi)

This is a bridge over Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake that is entirely reserved for pedestrians. This bridge called "Rising Sun" by the French leads walkers to Ngoc Son Temple, a religious and historical site. It is a symbol of Hanoi and is a great place to take beautiful photos, with views of Hanoi's Old Quarter.

4. Nhat Tan Bridge (Hanoi)

This bridge is one of the largest bridges over the Red River and connects Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport. This bridge reinforces the friendship between Japan and Vietnam. With its structure of 5 rhomboidal towers and 6 cable-stayed spans, the Nhat Tan Bridge is currently the largest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam built in 2009 with financial support from the Japanese government.

5. Ho Kieu Bridge (Lao Cai)

Ho Kieu bridge spans over the Nam Thi River, located right on the Vietnam - China border. On one side is Lao Cai province of Vietnam and on the other side is Hekou district of China. Being a symbol of friendship and agreement between the two countries, this bridge is essential to the trade of both peoples.

In the past, the exchange of goods between two countries was only by sea, so it was more complicated, but when the rail and road link was built 100 years ago, the situation had already changed. The bridge really helped develop the trade economy of the border area.

6. Golden Bridge (Da Nang)

It is definitely one of the most famous in Vietnam, a 150-metre-long pedestrian bridge in the hills of Ba Na in Danang Mountain that appears to be lifted by two large hands. More than 1,400m high, this bridge is used only for tourism purposes and is the new symbol of tourism in Danang. From the bridge you can enjoy the view of a breathtaking natural landscape as if you were in the clouds, green mountains, beautiful architectural buildings but also an amusement park. This bridge is a mix of revolutionary architecture and nature, which attracts many tourists from all over the world and has even received numerous awards in world architecture competitions.

Period from April to September is the best time to visit because the weather is ideal, however, it is also the time when there are many tourists. So be careful because it can be crowded. We recommend visiting it during the weekday. In the morning on weekdays, it is less crowded.

To reach the bridge you need to buy a ticket at the Sun World Ba Na Hills complex. The ticket includes a cable car ride to the top of Ba Na, train ticket to the mountain, guided tours, and indoor amusement park games.

The bridge is located 60 km from Hoi An and is easily accessible by car, motorcycle, bus or cab.

The visit to the bridge itself takes about 1 hour, but if you want to visit the whole park, a full day is required.

Ticket price:

• Adults: 700,000 VND (about $30)
• Children: 550,000 VND (about $25)

Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

7. Dragon Bridge (Da Nang)

Located in Da Nang, this suspension bridge spans the Han River. It is a road bridge whose arches represent a dragon with its head ready to spray fire/water. It was inspired by the image of the Dragon of the Ly Dynasty in Vietnam and reflects Vietnamese customs and beliefs. It is a must-see site when you arrive in Da Nang. This dragon is 666m long. The number is not an accident but number 6 is a lucky number in Vietnam. The dragon symbolises prosperity, growth, and brings good luck for agriculture. This bridge becomes magical at night, it becomes all lit up and the dragon can spray fire or water. The shows are organised for free around 9PM on weekends or holidays.

So if you want to travel to Da Nang, schedule on weekends and don't forget your camera. You can visit whenever you want and enjoy the show from a cruise or from the rooftop of a hotel for a better view.

8. Chua Cau Bridge (Hoi An)

This Japanese bridge, also called Chua Cau, is a bridge covered with a tiled roof in Hoi An. You can visit it daily, 24 hours a day. You can take photos from the outside, but if you want to cross it and visit the inside part, you have to pay 120,000 VND. This amount is the entrance fee for all historical sites in Hoi An. The bridge is a symbol of the city, it is not known who built it but in the 15th century it was a place of exchange and trade for merchants from all over the world.

Legend has it that the bridge represents the body of a monster and that its head is in India and its tail is in Japan. It is also said that this bridge is a sword stuck in the monster's back, preventing it from creating earthquakes in Hoi An and Japan. You should know that visiting this bridge can be done in 15 minutes and it is an extremely touristy place, so I recommend visiting it early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

You can visit the adjacent temple that honours the Taoist god of the time, Tran Vu Bac De.

Note: This bridge is depicted on the 20,000 VND bills.

9. Trang Tien Bridge (Hue)

Located on the famous Perfume River, this bridge is one of the most beautiful of the many bridges over the river. During the evening, especially during the Hue Festival period, the bridge is beautifully illuminated with many lights of all colours. This bridge, built by the Eiffel Company, is considered a link between the past, present and future. At 402,6m long and surrounded by famous tourist sites, Trang Tien Bridge is worth a visit during your trip to central Vietnam.

10. Thanh Toan Historic Covered Bridge (Hue)

It is one of the oldest bridges in Vietnam and is located in a small poetic corner of the ancient Bao La village (famous for bamboo products) near the city of Hue where you can imagine the rural life of the past. Next to it is a market with local and homemade products such as rice, vegetables, chicken, and souvenirs.

This wooden bridge with a tiled roof was built by the request of a mandarin's wife for the purpose of helping local villagers cross the river more easily. Now, there is still an altar dedicated to her on the bridge.

11. Hien Luong Bridge (Quang Tri- DMZ Zone)

Located on the Ben Hai River in Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province, north-central coast of Vietnam. This bridge played a very important role during the Vietnam War. It is located at 17th parallel and is the border between North and South Vietnam when the country was divided in two. Representing a witness to the conflict and propaganda, it was bombed, destroyed, and rebuilt several times. Today it is regarded as a symbol of the Vietnamese people's eternal desire for peace, independence and unification.

Built in 1928 and expanded for military purposes by the French in 1950, it has two colours, which were supposed to last two years but ended up lasting longer. At that time, this bridge was used to send messages through loudspeakers. This national relic is a sacred and emotional place for Vietnamese people.

A visit to this bridge costs 40,000 VND per adult.

12. Monkey Bridge, Mekong Delta

It is actually a traditional footbridge built by hand with bamboo or coconut palms, over rivers and canals. It perfectly expresses the lifestyle of the local people in the Mekong River area. This bridge is one of the 10 scariest bridges in the world, and many tourists are afraid to cross it. It is called the monkey bridge because you have to imitate monkeys, be as agile as them to cross it and avoid falling into the water.

13. Can Tho Bridge (Can Tho)

This cable-stayed bridge is located on one of the branches of the Mekong River in Can Tho, the "capital of the Southwest Zone" of the Mekong Delta. It is the longest main span bridge in Southeast Asia (the length of the main span is 550m) thanks to the support of the Japanese government. Before it was built, people had to cross the river by ferry, now it could be crossed more easily with this bridge.

14. Kissing Bridge (Phu Quoc Island)

It is the new symbol of Phu Quoc city and a symbol of love. The Steel-built Kissing Bridge was inspired by the legend of Nguu Lang and Chuc Nu, between a shepherd and a fairy, two lovers separated into two different worlds. With unique architecture, it is a romantic and ideal place for marriage proposals. The two sides of this bridge are not connected but separated by 50cm, which allows the sun to shine through, ideal for taking beautiful photos. It is also the second longest cantilever bridge in the world and the only one in Vietnam.

15. Thi Nai Bridge (Quy Nhon)

This road bridge, dating from 2006, connects the city of Quy Nhon to the Phuong Mai Peninsula. It is the longest sea bridge in Vietnam at over 2477,3 metres in length. This bridge attracts tourists because of the beautiful mountain scenery or the sunset reflecting on the water.