Top 5 Most Beautiful Bridges in Ho Chi Minh City
Sai Gon is one of the most populous cities in Vietnam. For that reason, iconic and beautiful bridges have been built to serve the travel needs of people. If you’re planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, then this article below will introduce you to the top 5 most beautiful bridges to visit.
1. Starlight Bridge
Starlight Bridge is the most beautiful bridge in Ho Chi Minh City. Not only is it a walking bridge, but it is also a symbol of the city.
Starlight Bridge during the day
Located in Phu My Hung urban area – District 7, the bridge was built in 2009 with a length of 170m, and the bridge deck is 8.3m wide. The reason the bridge is named “Starlight” is because it is designed with LED lights shining in many colors, like a starry sky scene. On both sides of the bridge, there are seven-color lights that continuously change in harmony. The artificial waterfall sprayed from the bridge creates a sparkling picture at night.
Starlight bridge at night
2. Phu My Bridge
Phu My Bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge among all bridges in Ho Chi Minh City. The bridge spans the Saigon River, connecting District 7 and Thu Duc City. Phu My Bridge is one of the routes connecting Phu My Hung urban area and Thu Thiem new urban area. It is more than 2000m long, 27.5m wide, with 6 lanes.
Admire the beauty of Phu My Bridge in District 7 at dawn
This bridge was opened not only with the purpose of reducing traffic load for the city, but also contributing to shortening the distance from the North and Central regions to the Mekong Delta provinces.
If you come here early in the morning, you can feel the dim scenery in the morning mist, breathe some fresh air and watch the boats going back and forth. In the late afternoons, Phu My Bridge is the most beautiful sunset viewing spot in Saigon.
Phu My Bridge from afar
When the sun gradually goes down, standing on Phu My Bridge you will see the high-rise buildings gradually appearing with bright lights weaving in the yellow color of the sun, creating a shimmering, magical scene.
3. Mong Bridge
Mong Bridge is considered one of the oldest bridges in Ho Chi Minh City. Built from 1893 to 1894, the bridge is 120m long and 5.2m wide. It is a work of Western-style architecture in the late 19th century. Mong Bridge spans the Ben Nghe canal, connecting District 1 and District 4.
It is also a check-in location sought after by young people. Possessing a prime location, with a panoramic view of the Bitexco building, combined with the turquoise color of the bridge, it creates a beautiful scene.
Mong Bridge – a very chill spot right in the heart of Saigon
You can come here to check-in at any time. This is also a location chosen by many couples as a place to take wedding photos. In addition, at night, Mong Bridge is very sparkling and magical, young people often come here to date, chat and admire the night view when the buildings start to light up.
4. Khanh Hoi Bridge
Khanh Hoi Bridge is one of the most important bridges in Ho Chi Minh City, connecting District 1 and District 4. Previously, Khanh Hoi Bridge was built by the French in 1904 with the name Quay Bridge. In 2006, to build the Saigon River Tunnel, Khanh Hoi Bridge was once again demolished and built higher with a length of 167m, a width of 22m plus 4 traffic lanes.
Khanh Hoi – Saigon’s unique rotating bridge
The new bridge with its soft and stylized curve contributes to creating a beautiful highlight. Standing on the bridge, you can see the entire view of the Saigon River.
5. Ba Son Bridge (Thu Thiem 2 Bridge)
Ba Son Bridge is a bridge spanning the Saigon River, connecting District 1 with Thu Duc City. The bridge was built in 2015 and officially put into use in April 2022. Initially, the bridge was named Thu Thiem 2, but in December 2022, the city decided to call it Ba Son Bridge, named after the ancient Ba Son shipyard relic.
The new symbolic bridge of Ho Chi Minh City – Ba Son
The bridge is nearly 1.5km long. With outstanding architecture, cable-stayed design and the main tower, Ba Son Bridge becomes a new symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.
Above are the top 5 most beautiful bridges in Ho Chi Minh that Lua Viet Tours just shared with you. These bridges are not only useful for transportation, but are also destinations that attract many tourists coming here. If you have the opportunity to come to Ho Chi Minh City, don’t forget to visit these bridges to admire the beauty and sophistication of Vietnamese architecture.
