Long Bien Bridge

The former Paul Doumer bridge, now known as the Long Bien bridge, is a famous landmark of the Vietnamese capital and is not far from the Dong Xuan market. The Red River, which gave the city its name—the city beyond the river—is crossed by this bridge. The Long Bien Bridge was created by Parisian architects and constructed between 1899 and 1902. One of the main attractions in Hanoi, this was the first steel bridge to cross the famous Red Bridge. It is a location of historical significance in the city and would have played a crucial strategic role during the Vietnam War.

Long Bien Bridge, which spans the Red River for 2290 meters, links the Hoan Kiem and Long Bien neighborhoods of Hanoi. When you visit Long Bien Bridge, you will undoubtedly be in awe of Hanoi's breathtaking splendor, which is something you could only find in a fairy tale. Long Bien Bridge is the perfect place to go if you want to take in some rare moments of leisure away from the bustling city because of its stunning vista. Long Bien Bridge has seen a large influx of teenagers and young people who want to capture their youth in the opulent capital city through photographs. The old have gathered to this bridge to review the heroic past of the nation when they lived, fought and fell in love with this city.

Long Bien Bridge is one of the most amazing sites to observe the sunrise and sunset near the capital Hanoi. One of the worthwhile free activities in Hanoi is also this. The sun casts dazzling light on the bridge and twinkles on the river below at different times of the day, pleasing any discerning visitors. Standing on Long Bien Bridge at night, you could see the Hanoi city center's dazzling light as far away as the brilliant stars in the sky.

Location: Hanoi
Phone: +84 24 3200 8811
Opening hours: all day
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Website: https://vietnamdiscovery.com/hanoi/attractions/long-bien-bridge/