In video: Hue's 245-year-old bridge after restoration amazes visitors
An ancient bridge in Vietnam's former imperial capital Hue, one of the oldest in Vietnam, has undergone a 10-month restoration since it was first built in 1776.
Thanh Toan Bridge in Thanh Thuy Chanh Village, Thuy Thanh Commune was built in 1776 on a small tributary of the Nhu Y River, thanks to the sponsorship of a local woman named Tran Thi Dao, whose husband was a high ranking mandarin in the reign of King Le Hien Tong.
The tile-roofed bridge was initially 18,75m long and 5,82m wide, divided into 7 compartments. Thanh Toan bridge is considered to have the highest artistic value among ancient bridges in Vietnam and was certified as a national relic site in July 1990 by the culture ministry.
Thanh Toan Bridge before restoration. Photo: VOV
Thanh Ha bridge restoration project commenced from April 1, 2020, and completed at the end of February 2021, at a cost of VND 10.2 billion (USD 441,396), reported by Huong Thuy Town Investment Project Management Board.
Although the size has been decreased to 17m long and more than 4m wide, the renovation and embellishment of Thanh Toan Bridge are based on making the most of the original materials, reported VnExpress.
Photo: VnExpress.
Decorative patterns on the tiled bridge were preserved according to the original design, with the porcelain dragon and phoenix remaining in situ. Photo: VnExpress.
Roof decor is reminiscent of Nguyen Dynasty aesthetics. The dynasty is Vietnam's last royal family, reining 1802–1945.Photo: VnExpress.
The truss system has been reinforced and repainted. Photo: VnExpress.
The middle part of the bridge continues to be used as a place of commemoration for Tran Thi Dao, the bridge's sponsor, every 2 years at the Hue Festival. Photo: VnExpress
In addition to cultural and historical values, Thanh Toan Bridge is a favorite destination for a lot of tourists coming to Hue on holidays, New Year, and other Festivals... The restoration is aimed at safety for passersby and increases the durability of the bridge by 30-40 years, according to To Quoc.
At the meeting with Chairman of People’s Committee of Ha Noi, US Ambassador to Vietnam, Daniel Kritenbrink, has shown his sincere appreciation to the People’s ...
Hue Nam Temple Festival, also known as the Hon Chen Temple Festival, is a traditional activity with spiritual cultural elements of worshiping Holy Mother Thien Y A Na, celebrated annually in the third and seventh lunar months.
Last week, within the framework of the US Department of State Sports Envoy program, the US Diplomatic Mission in Vietnam brought two US athletes to Vietnam and interacted with Vietnamese athletes with disabilities.
On April 26, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to be sunny and hot during the day with moderate and heavy rain at night in Hanoi and other places within the Northern region.
The Indian Cultural Center in Hanoi under the Indian Embassy in Vietnam recently organized a Vietnam - India cultural festival at Toronto Hanoi Primary School.
On the occasion of Vietnam’s election to UN Women Executive Board for the term of 2025-2027, UN Women Representative in Vietnam Caroline T. Nyamayemombe shared in a recent interview that she highly appreciated its efforts to ensure the rights and advancement of women in recent years.
On April 24, Vietnam’s weather forecast is predicted to be cloudy and sunny during the day, with a chance of rain in the evening in the Northern region.
Vietnam's first international jazz concert, the 1st International Jazz Program - Nha Trang 2024, introduces 5 nights of free outdoor performances from April 27 to May 1, in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa). More than 100 Vietnamese and international artists will take the stage at this special event.