Nhật Tân Bridge, Cable bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam
Nhật Tân Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the Red River in Hanoi, linking western districts to northeastern neighborhoods across more than three kilometers of span. It carries multiple lanes for cars and motorcycles, along with a separate walkway for pedestrians and cyclists running on both sides of the roadway.
Construction began in early 2009 as part of a joint project between Vietnamese and Japanese authorities, aiming to improve transport links to the international airport. Opening in January 2015, it eased traffic flow considerably and cut travel times for thousands of commuters moving daily between suburbs and downtown.
The name recalls a nearby village known for its flowering peach trees that draw thousands of visitors each spring. Crossing over, you often see motorcyclists and cyclists using the wide lanes to commute between northern neighborhoods and the city center.
You can walk or cycle across and take in views of the river and surrounding neighborhoods, especially in late afternoon when the light softens. If driving, you will find several entry and exit points on both banks that allow flexible onward journeys in different directions.
On evenings and during national celebrations, the tall pylons glow with changing colors and cast colorful light onto the river water. This light installation often attracts photographers capturing the river and illuminated cables from different angles.
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