Hanoi has over 1000 years of history and has had amazing changes, but the bridges of Hanoi still constantly appear to witness golden milestones and go hand in hand with the development of the capital.
Long Bien Bridge lives with the combat history of Hanoi
Referring to the Hanoi bridges developed according to the history of the capital, it is impossible not to mention Long Bien Bridge. Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge spanning the Red River connecting the two Hoan Kiem districts with the Long Bien district of Hanoi. The bridge was built by the French, inaugurated in 1902 under the name of Doumer, after the successful August Revolution in 1945, the bridge was renamed Long Bien as it is now. The bridge for single-track rail runs in the middle, the two sides are for motor vehicles and walkways. 
“Hanoi has Long Bien Bridge / Long and wide north on the Red River”
Existing with Hanoi in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Long Bien Bridge not only bears the wounds of war but also traces of glorious victory. After more than 100 years, Long Bien Bridge has undergone many ups and downs; the old railway sections, the yellowed bridge spans are easily noticeable features. This old bridge has since become a memory and a precious memory in every person in Hanoi and is the most attractive place among all Hanoi bridges , many people have come here to take pictures to save colors. time.
Photo: Nam J
Take pictures on Long Bien Bridge
Chuong Duong Bridge – the enthusiasm of the people of Hanoi erected
Chuong Duong Bridge is a large bridge in Vietnam which was designed and constructed for the first time without the technical assistance of foreign engineers. Chuong Duong Bridge was built more than 1km from Long Bien Bridge downstream of the Red River, connecting Phuc Tan ward in Hoan Kiem district to Bo De commune in Long Bien district. The bridge was inaugurated in 1985 with the task of sharing traffic pressure with Long Bien Bridge at that time.
Chuong Duong Bridge crosses the Red River
Chuong Duong Bridge is the first challenge and great success of Hanoi engineers and workers, and of course becomes a pride of Hanoi people. Chuong Duong Bridge contributes to the initiation of autonomy and creativity, marking the new development of the domestic water and road industry. This bridge in Hanoi , after being completed, partly helped Long Bien Bridge completely stop the traffic congestion that lasted for a while.
A misty morning on the Long Bien Bridge
Thang Long Bridge: The bridge holds many records
Thang Long Bridge was built from 1974 – 1985, is the longest bridge built by the two countries China and the Soviet Union (former) help to build, until 1978, China withdrew from the project. Broken construction made Thang Long bridge unsynchronized: On the right bank there were unfinished bridge towers and on the left bank there was no bridge tower. This is the century work of the Vietnam-Soviet friendship.
Thang Long Bridge used to be the largest bridge in Southeast Asia, different from other Hanoi bridges , with up to 2 floors: the upper floor for cars, the lower floor for the railway and the road for motorcycles and rudimentary vehicles.
Thang Long Bridge has 2 floors
When the bridge was just built, there were very few people and vehicles going around because the economic situation was still difficult, motorcycles were few, cars were rare, especially the road leading to the bridge for cyclists was steep and bad. I can only walk by foot, so people prefer to take the Chem ferry or the longer loop to the Long Bien bridge. It was not until the Noi Bai expressway was inaugurated in the 90s of the twentieth century, the road leading to the bridge was renovated, expanded, and more convenient that Thang Long Bridge was fully utilized.
The bridge is the largest in Southeast Asia
Nhat Tan Bridge – the first cable stayed bridge in Hanoi
Nhat Tan Bridge is among a total of 7 bridges spanning the Red River inaugurated in early 2015 on the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. Traveling to Hanoi , visitors should not miss the opportunity to admire this work. Nhat Tan Bridge’s architecture is most special among Hanoi bridges , it is structured in the form of a multi-span cable-stayed bridge with 5 diamond-shaped pylons and 6-span cable-stayed spans. 
Nhat Tan Bridge runs through a green village along the Red River. Photo: Huu Thanh
Nhat Tan Bridge connects Nhat Tan – Noi Bai road to create a modern expressway, shortening travel time from Noi Bai airport area to the center of Hanoi. The bridge is considered a new symbol of Hanoi capital with 5 cable-stayed spans representing 5 doorways. Nhat Tan Bridge is probably the most unique when the night comes, each “door” is lit in a different color. After its inauguration, Nhat Tan Bridge became a new attractive shooting spot for the people of Hanoi.
Nhat Tan Bridge is colorful at night
It can be said that the bridges over the Red River are a part of Hanoi’s soul. These bridges both contribute to the development of the road traffic system that brings great economic benefits and spiritual values, and is also a place to keep memories, contribute to creating ancient beauty for the land. ./.