Hanoi Long Bien Bridge spans three centuries ago
Long Bien Bridge is a historical witness in the process of protecting and preserving the Vietnamese nation’s borders and is a cultural symbol of the capital Hanoi with thousands of years of culture.
More than half a century has passed, the Long Bien Hanoi bridge is still a witness to the iron history and pride of the people of Hanoi in particular and the Vietnamese people in general. In the midst of that noisy and bustling city, the bridge has been associated with many generations of people in Hanoi from childhood to adulthood. With a quiet expression, still a bit of thought along with the antiquity from time-stained iron bars, Long Bien Bridge is still stagnant, resilient, steadfastly, safely carrying the river. The peaceful and relaxing rhythm of the sunset on that bridge has attracted young people who come here to walk, drop their souls into the clouds and the sky, watch the river and water, they will find that life is very peaceful.
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Introduction to Long Bien bridge in Hanoi
Long Bien Bridge History
Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi is the first steel bridge spanning the Red River, connecting the two districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. This bridge was built by the French in 1898 and inaugurated on February 28, 1902. The bridge is not only the lifeline for people crossing the river, but it has accompanied the army and the capital people against two fierce resistance wars with the French colonialists. And in the battle against the US, due to many bombings, the bridge was severely degraded.
Over 2 centuries with many restoration, Long Bien Bridge still exists in parallel with the people of the capital. To this day, up and down the bridge has been tinged with rust despite being repaired many times. However, for the Hanoians, that bridge is still a proud historical relic.
Associated with historical events of the Capital
According to historical data, Long Bien Bridge is associated with many important historical landmarks of our nation. Those were 2 resistance wars against France and against America. By 1945, Uncle Ho read the declaration of independence at Ba Dinh square, the bridge became a way to bring millions of Vietnamese people inside and outside the province to Uncle Ho in a sacred moment.
In October 1945, when the capital was filled with flags and flowers to celebrate the liberation, the bridge still lay there and witnessed national excitement and pride. Twenty-one years later, once again, Long Bien Bridge witnessed the greatest day that was unification, the South was completely liberated. Just like that, the bridge for more than 100 years has been standing there standing there, accompanying the life of the Vietnamese people until now.
Bridge architecture
This bridge is bold French architecture; Owning a length of up to 2,290m across the river and 896m long to lead the bridge, including 19 steel girder spans placed over 20 piers 40m high with a very unique architecture. The bridge is designed with many lanes including: single railway located in the middle of the bridge; pedestrian lanes: designed on the left and right sides for pedestrians with a width of up to 0.4m and a lane for bicycles and other vehicles 2.6m wide.
The unique feature of the bridge is that the traffic flow is distributed in the left direction, not on the right like many other bridges in Vietnam. This is a good design applied by the typical European countries, France. From a distance, Hanoi Long Bien Bridge is like a winding dragon, making many people think that this bridge resembles Tobiac Bridge in District 13 connecting the city of Orléans and Paris, France. And it can be said that this bridge is the most impressive iron bridge in the world.
Great experience at Hanoi Long Bien bridge
Sunset
Long Bien Bridge is not only a place where young people often drive out to enjoy the wind and relax their soul, but this is also a destination where many school girls gather to sing and keep memories of their youth. Moreover, this is also the place to watch a romantic sunset when visiting the bridge in the afternoon. The falling golden rays of sunlight blend in the old brown layer of iron bars creating a beautiful background for photographers to have a chance to photograph their skills.
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Drink coffee with a view of the bridge
Enjoying Tran Nhat Duat cafe on 4th floor in open space, you can see the full view of Long Bien bridge in the distance. While enjoying the cafe, chatting and seeing the eyes far away, you will see the image of the ancient bridge, the rocky beach of the Red River, the lively market very close and familiar.
Eat winter baked potato corn
In winter, young people often pull together to Long Bien Bridge to enjoy grilled corn, hot baked potatoes beside the cold wind at the beginning of the season, and feel extremely excited because the heat of the oven has drowned out the cold winds. by the ear.
Check-in the Red River rocky beach
Right next to the foot of Long Bien Bridge is the Red River rocky beach – a famous and familiar photographic spot of many people. And sure, for those who like to live virtual, the green scenery on the rocks will be the ideal background for you.
Notes when visiting Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi
– Transportation: To Long Bien Bridge, you can take a bus to Yen Phu bus station – Dong Xuan market because the bridge is located nearby.
– Favorite photo spot: Long Bien station platform. From the parking lot at the foot of the bridge you move onto the rail on the bridge and freely take pictures.
– Since the bridge has a pedestrian lane with a fairly low railing, go slowly, do not joke around on the bridge.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi , take a moment to visit the Long Bien bridge to better understand the bridge associated with the heroic years of the Vietnamese people. Inevitably, you will be captivated by its timeless ancient beauty and gathered many excellent photo pic.
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Đăng bởi: Vũ Chiến
