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Thanh Toan Bridge

Classic design in Japanese and Chinese style, constructed in 1776 with funds provided by Mrs Tran Thi Dao, Thuy Thanh Commune, near Hue, Central Vietnam...
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Classic design in Japanese and Chinese style, constructed in 1776 with funds provided by Mrs Tran Thi Dao, Thuy Thanh Commune, near Hue, Central Vietnam
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Aug, 2017

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Wow...beautiful covered bridge with the oriental style roof tiles, amazing architecture!!

Dear Daisy: Thanks for writing. This bridge is unique! In my travels I've only seen one other and it was also in Vietnam. The first one was built by Japanese, this one built by Vietnamese. :) :)

Unique!

Dear Iani: Yes, indeed, quite unique and far off the tourist track. I rode motorbike for an hour to reach the village and was so happy when I saw the bridge. I'd never seen anything like it before. Thanks for message! :)

Larry, thank you very much for this picture! It's a pleasure to look at it and feel every detail.

Dear Efim: Thanks for writing, this bridge is quite unique. I found it in a small farming village near Hue in Central Vietnam. The community had been in place for hundreds of years, same old families still there, still farming and fishing. It was a lovely day and good memory! One thing: Inside the bridge was a Buddhist altar so that people could find a convenient place to pray on their travels. :) :)

beautiful bridge you are our eyes in vietnam Larry ,thanks

Dear Jean Luc: Thanks for your wonderful comment. This bridge is unique, besides being hundreds of years old, inside it has a Buddhist altar for travelers to stop and pray if they like. I hope everything is good for you and your family. Now I am in America visiting with my family. :)