Mong Bridge, Steel bridge in District 1, Vietnam
Mong Bridge is a steel crossing over the Tau Hu canal in Ho Chi Minh City with a distinctive blue-painted structure. The footbridge carries pedestrians across the waterway while linking two districts on opposite sides.
A French construction company built the bridge between 1893 and 1894 to replace a ferry crossing. The structure underwent reconstruction in the early 2000s to serve modern foot traffic needs.
The name Cau Mong translates to Rainbow Bridge in Vietnamese, reflecting how locals perceive the curved structure arching across the waterway. This name choice reveals how the community sees this crossing in their everyday landscape.
The crossing sits next to Vo Van Kiet Boulevard and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should note that this serves as a pedestrian-only passageway with no vehicle traffic allowed.
The structure originally bore a different name, Pont des Messageries maritimes, after the shipping company that financed its construction. This original designation is rarely remembered today and belongs to the city's forgotten history.
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