The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang held up by a colossal pair of hands has caught media attention worldwide due to its dazzling design.
The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da
Nang (Photo: VNA)
The UK’s The Guardian called the footbridge part of "a line of weird
and wonderful structures around the world”. Cau Vang is among unusual bridges
stretching from Iowa to India: "structures that are noteworthy as architectural
statements in themselves, rather than accessories for an already popular
location,” it wrote on July 30.
Meanwhile, the article "Behold Vietnam’s Enchanting Golden Bridge that looks
like it’s straight out of wonderland” posted on India Times on July 31 said
that "the highlight of this jaw-dropping structure is that it rests on two
giant hands.”
Also, American Fox News said that the bridge "has attracted tourists from all
over” and it is "because of its unique design that features two
larger-than-life hands holding up a pedestrian pathway dressed in gold.”
The US-based most visited architecture website archdaily.com lauded the
structure as a "daring” bridge while the French design website creapills.com
described the bridge as an "absolutely impressive bridge in Vietnam” which
offers visitors "an incredible experience: crossing a footbridge that seems
literally supported by two giant stone hands.”
Since its opening in June this year, the bridge has attracted a throng of
visitors, all eager to see a novel piece of architecture.
The walkway is 150 metres long and comprises of eight spans, each of which is
lined with purple chrysanthemums. Located more than 1,400m above sea level, the
bridge serves as a transit between a replica of a French village and Le Jardin
D’Amour flower garden in Ba Na Hills resort.From the bridge, visitors
have a panoramic view of the green mountains of Nui Chua.
The bridge took just under a year to construct, with designs by TA Landscape
Architecture. It is part of a 2 billion USD development project to bring more
tourists to Vietnam.
Last month, the bridge was selected as the stage for the fashion show "Dao buoc
tren may” (A walk to the sky) by director Long Kan.-
Source: VNA
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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