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In pictures: Life around the 100-year-old bridge in Hanoi
Posted On 23/12/2013
The Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge across the Red River, connecting the districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. It was built by the French (1898 – 1902), firstly named after Paul Doumer, the Indochina Governor. People called it the Cai River Bridge or Bo De Bridge because it crossed the Bo De wharf.
The section passing the ceramic road.
Although the city has expanded to Long Bien District, there are still small boats, temporarily roofing with canvas here.
More bridges are being built over the Red River so the old Long Bien Bridge only serves motorbikes and bicycles
From the Long Bien Railway Station, you can travel by train to Hanoi’s neighboring provinces such as Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang…
For Hanoians, the Long Bien Bridge is not only a bridge but a place to enjoy peaceful moments of the city.
It is the place for the elderly to walk every morning.
A market on the bridge.
In the dry season.
Below the bridge is an alluvial ground.
There are hundreds of households living here.
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| The bridge of over 100 years old has become a symbol of Hanoi. |
VNE
