Hanoi - The capital of Vietnam, a tourist destination, has apparent differences that are unmistakable from any other urban areas in the country and Asia. It is these differences that make a typical Hanoi.
Bicycles have been and are a familiar and indispensable means of transportation for many people. Not only serving daily commuting, the "iron horses" will also be a companion to enjoy and ride beautiful roads. Hanoi bicycle tour is a best choice for tourist to do the bicycle tour around Hanoi.
Long Bien Bridge is a part of the tour - Hanoi bicycle tour will take you to visit the "historical witness", a place with Hanoi capital experiencing many ups and downs, events, and an attractive place to visit and take photos of tourists with ancient architecture and beautiful landscapes.
Long Bien Bridge has accompanied the Vietnamese people through two wars of resistance against the French and Americans with many heroic milestones and memorable events. On September 2, 1945, the bridge led people to the capital to witness the moment President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square.
Long Bien Bridge is 2,290 meters long across the river and 896 meters long, including 19 steel beam spans and 20 high pillars. At the time of inauguration, the bridge was compared to the horizontal Eiffel Tower as it was the second longest bridge in the world, only after the Brooklyn Bridge in the US.
Long Bien Bridge is 4.75 meters wide, divided into 3 main lanes, In the middle is a single railway, on both sides are lanes for cars, motorbikes, bicycles, and a walking lane on the outermost side.
In terms of architecture, the bridge makes a special impression when it possesses a harmonious design on a tightly layered structure like a winding dragon shape, both strong, proud, and extremely soft. The entire bridge body is made of high-quality steel with modern construction techniques, ensuring both aesthetic and safety factors.
Today, Hanoi has many more bridges spanning the Red River such as Chuong Duong Bridge, Thang Long Bridge, Thanh Tri Bridge, Vinh Tuy Bridge, and Nhat Tan Bridge. But Long Bien Bridge is still an irreplaceable symbol of the Capital, because of its ancient architecture and historical values preserved for more than 120 years.