Famous Bridges in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phú Mỹ Bridge
Phú Mỹ Bridge offers beautiful views of the River Saigon | © Knight Wolf / Wikimedia Commons
A fairly recent addition to Ho Chi Minh City‘s skyline, Phú Mỹ Bridge was erected in 2009. It was the first cable-stayed bridge in the city and was welcomed with an official ceremony that the President of Vietnam attended. This six-lane bridge connects district two and seven, and is also a part of the city’s new ring road. Although the bridge was primarily built to manage the city’s ever-growing amount of traffic, it also has a dedicated pedestrian lane with a fantastic view of Saigon River.
Saigon Bridge
The historic Saigon Bridge | © Matt Mordfin / Flickr
Although it may not be much to look at now, Saigon Bridge has played a key part in Vietnam’s history throughout the years. In the past, the bridge was not only an essential gateway between Saigon and the rest of the country, it was also the site of many major events during the Vietnam War. Both the Tet Offensive and the Fall of Saigon, two key attacks during this era, have strong ties to this bridge.
Anh Sao Bridge
Anh Sao Bridge illuminated come night | © Trần Quang Minh / Flickr
Located in district seven and stretching across Thay Tieu Canal, Anh Sao Bridge is one of the most popular bridges for sightseers in Ho Chi Minh City. The name of this impressive structure aptly translates as Starlight Bridge, due to the flurry of colourful lights that are spread across the crescent-shaped form. The pedestrianised bridge is a perfect romantic setting for an evening stroll, as long as you don’t mind sharing the moment with crowds of other smitten couples holding selfie sticks!
Ông Lớn Bridge
Easily identifiable by two sweeping red structures, Ông Lớn Bridge is one of the most unusual and charming in the city. Although the bridge doesn’t have a particularly interesting part in Ho Chi Minh City’s history, it does have a certain importance in current day culture. The spot has become a popular meeting place for young people, especially in the evenings when you can find a number of motorbike drivers parked up and snapping selfies.
Mống Bridge
Mống Bridge, designed by the Eiffel Tower architect | © Prince Roy / Wikimedia Commons
Over 100 years old, this unusual bridge was designed and built by a company owned by Gustave Eiffel, the same architect to design the Eiffel Tower. The structure was named Mống Bridge, or ‘Rainbow Bridge’, due to its unique, curved underbelly. And although it may be underwhelming in comparison to some of the towering bridges in the rest of the city, Mống Bridge does offer a rather picturesque view of the Tàu Hủ Canal.