7 impressive water works in the West

Spectacular cable-stayed bridges, bamboo bridges through the forest with a record length or wind power fields are highlights in the river area.

1. What is the name of the first cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam? My Thuan Bridge
Can Tho Bridge

Rach Mieu Bridge My Thuan Bridge was started in July 1997 and inaugurated in May 2000. This was the first cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam and had the most unique and modern architectural design in Southeast Asia at that time. The bridge is more than 1.5 km long, nearly 24 m wide, connecting the two provinces of Tien Giang and Vinh Long. A special feature of the bridge is the two main H-shaped towers. Image: Pham Ngon. 2. Which cable-stayed bridge has the longest main span in Vietnam? Vam Cong Bridge
Cao Lanh Bridge
Can Tho Bridge Can Tho Bridge was started construction in September 2004 and completed after 6 years. The bridge crosses the Hau River, connecting Can Tho city and Vinh Long province. The whole project is nearly 16 km long, especially the main bridge is 2.7 km long and 23 m wide. At the time of completion (2010), this is the longest main span (550 m) cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia. Image: Tung Nguyen Thanh . 3. Which bridge was designed and built by the Vietnamese themselves? Rach Mieu Bridge
Vam Cong Bridge
Cao Lanh Bridge Rach Mieu Bridge is located on Highway 60, connecting 2 provinces of Tien Giang – Ben Tre, was inaugurated in 2009. Vietnam Book of Records Center awarded the record-setting paper for Rach Mieu Bridge as “Cable-stayed Bridge”. first designed and built by Vietnamese people”. Image: Mr.matt_hayes . 4. Which province has wind power fields on the sea? Bac Lieu
Soc Trang
Kien Giang Bac Lieu wind power field was built in 2010, has 62 turbine towers. This is the only offshore wind farm in Vietnam. Visitors coming to this place have the opportunity to see the giant “pinwheels” whirling on the sea. When viewed from a distance, the whole wind farm in the middle of the blue sky creates a scene like the European sky. In the area bordering the sea, the wind is quite strong and the sun is relatively strong, you should visit from 6-9 am or around 4 pm. Image: Huynhna2709 . 5. Which forest has the longest bamboo bridge through the forest in Vietnam? Tan Lap Melaleuca forest
U Minh Ha Melaleuca forest
Tra Su Melaleuca forest With a total length of 10 km, the “bridge of ten thousand steps” located in Tra Su Melaleuca forest eco-tourism area (An Giang) is holding the record as the longest bamboo bridge through the forest in our country. The bridge is designed simply, gently curving to match the terrain here. Visitors walking on the bridge have the opportunity to fully explore the flooded primeval green paradise. Image: Hahinmakeup86 . 6. Tan Lap floating village belongs to which province? Long An
Ben tre
Soc Trang Tan Lap Melaleuca forest, also known as Tan Lap floating village, belongs to Moc Hoa district, Long An province. To explore the ecological forest, you go along a 5 km long concrete paved road built on the water surface, weaving between the tall, green melaleuca trees. The road also leads you to a highlight in the landscape here is the X-shaped bridge. Photo: Natrojoy . 7. Which beach does the pier in the picture belong to? Ba Dong Beach (Tra Vinh)
Tan Thanh Beach (Tien Giang)
Khai Long Beach (Ca Mau) Visitors to Tan Thanh beach have the opportunity to walk on the pier about 300 meters long reaching out to the middle of the sea. The bridge is made of reinforced concrete, with bright blue railings, standing out in the peaceful scenery, allowing you to watch the people fishing at sea and keep impressive photos. Image: Pmaydea0501 . Experience drinking coffee, having breakfast on the floating market Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho) is a destination you cannot miss when visiting the West. Busy images of boats carrying fruits, food, morning coffee… are imprinted in the hearts of tourists.