Exploring Long Bien Bridge Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with thousands of years of civilization with many works bearing the traces of time with many historical and cultural meanings. If you have come to the center of Hanoi capital, you will probably hear many other tourists mentioning Long Bien Bridge. Long Bien Bridge – a historical witness of Hanoi through the years of fierce war. So let’s explore this historic bridge with Smile Travel!

All about Long Bien Bridge Vietnam !

1. Some details about Long Bien bridge

As the first steel bridge across the Red River, Long Bien Bridge stands tall with traces of time, still standing there over the years, connecting the two districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien.

Long Bien Bridge Vietnam, also known as Paul Doumer Bridge, was started construction in 1898 by the French colonial government. After more than 3 years of construction, the bridge was officially inaugurated in 1902. With unique architecture and large scale, Long Bien bridge is not only an important transportation project but also a symbol of strength and the development of French colonialism in Indochina. The bridge was built with the purpose of serving colonial exploitation, making it easier to transport goods and troops.

With its durability, Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi has accompanied the Vietnamese people through two major wars in history: against French colonialism and American imperialism. Even though it was destroyed by bombs and bullets many times, Long Bien Bridge still stood strong, becoming a symbol of the determined fighting and winning spirit of the Vietnamese army and people. The bridge has witnessed many glorious victories of the army and people, contributing to the overall victory of the entire nation.

Long Bien Bridge, a steel bridge towering in the middle of the Red River, is not only an architectural work but also an impregnable fortress. During the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, Long Bien bridge became a key target of the enemy. Under the rain of bombs and bullets, the bridge was severely damaged. But with an iron will, Vietnamese soldiers did not ignore the danger, day and night repairing and protecting the bridge. The image of soldiers bandaging their wounds, holding hoes and shovels, under a rain of bombs and bullets has become an eternal symbol of the fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people. Long Bien Bridge, with its blood, contributed to the common victory of the entire Vietnamese people.

Until now, when the war was over, Long Bien bridge was an important traffic route to meet the travel and trade needs of people on both sides of the Red River.

2. What is unique about the architecture of Long Bien Bridge?

At the newly built bridge point, Long Bien Bridge is the second longest bridge in the world, only after the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, and is considered an architectural work of Southeast Asian and world stature. It is Hanoi’s horizontal Eiffel Tower. The bridge spans are designed in an arch shape, not only increasing aesthetics but also helping to disperse impact forces, ensuring the stability of the structure. The bridge is designed with 19 steel spans, underneath are 20 towering pillars with a total length of up to 2290m. Looking out to the west of the bridge, visitors will see 896m of stone road leading to the bridge.

The bridge is about 4.75m wide, including 3 main lanes. On both sides of the road, the width is 2.6m for vehicles such as cars, motorbikes, and rudimentary vehicles to travel. The outermost 0.4m will be the pedestrian walkway on the bridge. The middle part is the railway for trains to operate.

If you go on other bridges in Vietnam, you will go on the right side of the bridge, but Long Bien bridge Hanoi is more special, if you move in the opposite direction, you will go on the left side of the bridge. This is a familiar road design in European countries, typically France. 

With unique architecture and profound historical significance, Long Bien Bridge is not only a transportation project but also a cultural symbol of Hanoi. The bridge is a testament to the talent of engineers and artisans, and is also the pride of the Vietnamese people.

3. How to set foot on Long Bien bridge?

If you want to visit this historic bridge, you can choose personal vehicles such as motorbikes, cars or take a taxi or motorbike taxi. It only takes about 15 minutes to walk from Hoan Kiem Lake to Long Bien Bridge for sightseeing and walking.

Long Bien Bridge reviews, we realized that, if you go by bus, take bus routes with stops nearby, such as routes 01, 22A, 143, 50, 58, E05, E09, … with stops at 80 Tran Nhat Duat, then There you will walk onto the bridge.

Tourists can refer to some best places to visit in Hanoi below:

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>> Exploring St. Joseph’s Cathedral Hanoi with Smile Travel

4. Interesting activities to explore Long Bien bridge

4.1. Walking or cycling and admire the scenery on the bridge

Long Bien Bridge has long been a great choice for those who want to walk, immerse themselves in the surrounding nature, and watch the pace of human life here,… Visitors will feel peace. and romance here, watching the sunset or sunrise makes you feel even more beautiful and poetic that Hanoi is so beautiful. Occasionally a gentle breeze blows through, making the mood extremely relaxing and brilliant.

4.2. Take check-in photos on the bridge

The iron bridge with the marks of time adds to its antiquity, and is definitely a photo stop for those who are passionate about art. Please save for yourself beautiful photos of this Long Bien bridge.

4.3. Enjoy coffee near the bridge and watch the bridge from afar

Coffee at Tran Nhat Duat is considered a reasonable stop for tourists who want to see Long Bien bridge from afar. With an open, airy, gentle space, visitors can order their favorite drink and sit and admire the scenery, chatting with friends and family. In particular, this cafe in Hanoi is also the birthplace of “million-view” check-in photos.

4.4. Enjoy grilled corn and potatoes on the bridge in winter

Grilled corn and roasted potatoes are known as Hanoi’s winter specialties. In the bitterly cold weather, people flock to the bridge and sit around the charcoal stove to enjoy this specialty. In the midst of the quiet space, there are occasional sounds of car horns and train horns, mixed with unbelievably interesting sounds of laughter and chatter.

5. What should you note when visiting Long Bien bridge?

• During rush hours (usually 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.), the bridge is very crowded with people and vehicles, making it inconvenient for sightseeing and taking photos.
• During travel, always pay attention when walking or cycling on the bridge, especially on crowded days.
• Remember that you are not allowed to litter on the bridge, you need to maintain general hygiene.
• Do not climb on the iron bars of the bridge.

Even though it has gone through many ups and downs, Long Bien Bridge still stands proudly, becoming an indelible symbol in the hearts of Hanoi people in particular and tourists from everywhere in general. Please visit Long Bien Bridge Hanoi to admire this impressive architectural work. 

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