Hien Luong Bridge
Hien Luong Bridge is a historic symbol of the Vietnamese’s desire for eternal peace and reunification. The bridge used to be a border that split North and South Vietnam after the Gevena Agreement in 1954, due to the Dien Bien Phu battle’s failure.
Things to know about Hien Luong Bridge
Did you know?
During this period, the bridge is divided into 2 parts with 2 different colors: yellow - blue. In the beginning, the US government in Sai Gon painted half of the bridge blue, as a sign of Vietnam’s separation. However, right after that, the North government immediately change the rest from yellow to blue, with the opposite intention of country unification. As a result, the bridge switched its color repeatedly - when one side changed color, the remaining side was instantly painted the same color.
Hien Luong Bridge In The Past
During the Vietnam War, the Hien Luong Bridge could not avoid being destroyed by bombs in 1967. Nowadays, the bridge we see was restored with the same design in the past with two separate colors to emphasize Vietnamese people’s fiery desire of reunifying the North and South areas.
Hien Luong Bridge Was Successfully Restored In 2008
Location of Hien Luong Bridge
Belong to the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Hien Luong Bridge is a historical relic of South Vietnam connecting two banks of Hien Luong village and Xuan Hoa village, Quang Tri Province.
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Best time to visit
The Hien Luong Bridge is in Central Vietnam, so the best time to visit the Central area will be the ideal time for sightseeing this historical bridge. You can travel to this attraction whenever you want, however, if the weather is the factor bothering you most, February to April is highly recommended with a dry atmosphere and pleasant temperature.
Things to do at Hien Luong Bridge
- Wander along the Hien Luong Bridge and enjoy the serene beauty of the Ben Hai River.
- Visit the Hien Luong Flag Tower - the symbol of reunification, with a height of 28 m
- Go to see the statue of Thirst for Reunification, having a wide area of up to 2,400 m2
What To See At Hien Luong Bridge
Useful tips for visitors
- Dress appropriately when going to these national historical attractions
- Central Vietnam has 2 main seasons: dry season and wet season. If you travel to this region in the dry season (Feb - Aug), a hat and suncream are important because the weather this time is sunny and hot. If you travel to the Central during the wet season (Sep - Jan), encountering heavy rain is normal and you should bring an umbrella with a pair of waterproof shoes.
