Thanh Toan covered bridge, Covered bridge in Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam
Thanh Toan covered bridge is a wooden structure spanning a canal in Thuy Thanh with seven compartments and a traditional tiled roof. The bridge connects both sides of the waterway and continues to serve residents as a crossing point today.
The bridge was built in 1776 by Tran Thi Dao, a member of the prominent Tran family. It was created as a vital connection point for villagers in Huong Thuy district.
The bridge follows the traditional Vietnamese design of 'upper house, lower bridge,' with wooden benches along its sides where neighbors gather and chat. The layout shows how rural communities use these spaces for daily social interaction.
The bridge is located about 8 kilometers from Hue city center and can be reached via To Huu road. Access is straightforward and the site remains open to visitors and locals throughout the day.
Inside the bridge stands a shrine dedicated to its founder Tran Thi Dao. She was later honored with a royal decree by Emperor Khai Dinh in 1925.
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