Not only simply spanning the two banks of the Red River, Long Bien Bridge is also a mark connecting the present and the past memories of the people who love Hanoi. Long Bien Bridge was built in 1898, and is also known by the name Song Cai Bridge or Bo De Bridge because the bridge spans Bo De Wharf, Gia Lam, Hanoi. With a length of 1,682 m and an approach bridge of 896 m, Long Bien Bridge is divided into 9 frames, each frame is 61 m long. According to the original design, the bridge has a total of 19 steel girder spans placed on 20 pillars over 40 m high.
Must-try Dishes!
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Sticky rice with lotus leaves – a favorite breakfast dish of Hanoians
This dish is created by combining the stickiness of yellow sticky rice, the rich taste of green beans, the richness…
Rib porridge – a familiar dish of Hanoians
Rib porridge is a familiar dish of the capital’s people, especially on cold days. Porridge will be cooked with sweet…
Cha ruoi – A rare and strange dish in Hanoi
Cha ruoi is also known by another name, which is roe caster eggs. This dish is considered rare in Hanoi…
Bun thang – elegance in Hanoi cuisine
It would be a mistake if you come to Hanoi without eating bun thang – a delicious Hanoi dish that…
Special Events
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Hanoi World Cultural Festival
Time: October 10–12, every year (first held in 2025)Location: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi The Hanoi World…
Huong Pagoda Festival
Time: From the 6th day of the first lunar month to the end of March (lunar calendar)Location: Huong Son Commune,…
Dong Da Hill Festival
Time: 5th day of the Lunar New YearLocation: Dong Da Hill (Quan Trung Temple), Dong Da District, Hanoi The Dong…
Hai Ba Trung Temple Festival
Time: 4th – 10th day of the first lunar monthLocation: Hai Ba Trung Temple, Ha Loi Village, Me Linh District,…
