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
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
