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Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present

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VOV.VN - For generations, the gentle Perfume River has symbolised Hue and inspired countless works of poetry, music, and art. Its bridges are more than transport links; they are historical witnesses and striking features of the former imperial city's cultural landscape.
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Truong Tien bridge is the oldest bridge spanning the Hương (Perfume) River. It was built in 1899 under the reign of King Thanh Thai. The bridge was designed and constructed by the French company Eiffel and has a length of about 402.6 metres.
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The romantic and tranquil beauty emanating from Truong Tien bridge captivates many visitors.
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At night the bridge shimmers under the glare of the LED lighting system.
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Phu Xuan bridge showcases the development of Hue city since 1975, with structure connecting the city center with the western area and National Highway 1A.
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The bridge stretches for 433 metres in length and sits 24 metres wide, helping to link Hue city and neighbouring localities.
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Standing on Phu Xuan bridge, visitors can admire the gentle beauty of the Perfume River. They also see Hue Citadel, the majestic Ngo Mon (Meridian) Gate, or graceful Truong Tien bridge.
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Da Vien Bridge, completed in 2012, spans the Perfume River near the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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With a modern design, Da Vien bridge helps to reduce traffic congestion on Truong Tien and Phu Xuan bridges, while also expanding urban development to the west of the city.
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Sunset tends to be the best time to take photos of Da Vien bridge with plenty of beautiful moments being captured.
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Right next to it is Da Vien railway bridge, also called Bach Ho bridge which is considered to be the most unique bridge among five bridges because it is only for trains.
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The bridge was built during the French colonial period and serves the North-South railway line passing through Hue city.
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The sound of the trains while passing over the bridge has become part of the unforgettable memories among many generations of Hue.
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Nguyen Hoang features the modern development of Hue city during the 21st century.
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Nguyen Hoang bridge is located in the northern area of ​​the city and connects Phu Xuan district to Thuan Hoa district.
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Nguyen Hoang bridge helps to ease traffic congestion on Phu Xuan and Truong Tien bridges, while creating favourable conditions for expanding the Hue urban area to the east and south.
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