With its wild beauty amidst the mountains and forests and the swaying steps when crossing rivers and streams, the suspension bridge brings new and interesting experiences, sometimes even a bit adventurous, to many tourists.
Sapa Rattan Bridge, Lao Cai
Sapa Rattan Bridge. Photo: dulichsapa
About 17 km from the town, the suspension bridge made of rattan over the Muong Hoa River is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Sapa. Previously, this bridge was the only road leading to the district center from Ta Van commune, now it is only for tourism and is known as Cau May.
Visitors coming here, in addition to taking souvenir photos, also experience the heart-stopping feeling when stepping across the planks on the bridge, which are about 20cm apart. If you are not feeling enough, you just need to stand from the bottom of the stream and look up to fully embrace the peaceful beauty of the Cloud Bridge in the middle of the majestic mountains and forests.
Tam Dao Suspension Bridge, Vinh Phuc
Tam Dao suspension bridge. Photo: vnbays
Located in a resort in Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc, the suspension bridge over a small stream became famous after many wedding photos were taken here. Compared to many other suspension bridges, the suspension bridge here looks new and sturdy, creating a sense of safety for visitors, especially the railings are woven in a net as high as the head. Passing through this suspension bridge, visitors will enter a small, poetic forest with many types of green trees, and butterflies fluttering around.
Suspension bridge in Can Ty, Ha Giang
Suspension bridge in Can Ty, Quan Ba. Photo: Vy An
Not as famous as the two suspension bridges in Sapa and Tam Dao, but this simple bridge across the Trang Kim River in Can Ty, Quan Ba attracts anyone passing by on the Happiness Road. The bridge surface is made of wood so it is quite sturdy, making people stepping down feel no worries, even motorbikes and bicycles can pass through. Standing in the middle of the bridge, looking at both sides of the river like a green silk strip across, you will see a poetic landscape painting of simple roofs appearing and disappearing with a cool breeze.
Buon Don Suspension Bridge, Dak Lak
Buon Don suspension bridge. Photo: savacotourist.
With a floor and railing made of bamboo in neat rows through the old si trees across the fast-flowing river, the impressive image of the bamboo bridge in Buon Don. More than 100 meters long, this suspension bridge brings a feeling of swaying but extremely sturdy for the steps to explore the mountains and rivers of Buon Don. Not only that, when stepping onto the suspension bridge, visitors can also feel the cool space thanks to the rushing stream flowing under the bridge and the cool shade of the trees. In particular, at each end there are wide and flat wooden floors for visitors to relax, rest and regain their composure after crossing the suspension bridge.
Suspension bridge in Da Lat, Lam Dong
Suspension bridge in Cu Lan village. Photo: baolamdong
Being a place with many streams and waterfalls, Da Lat is also home to many precarious suspension bridges. The most familiar is probably the suspension bridge in the Golden Valley - one of the most popular places in the land of thousands of pine trees. The bridge is not too long but is an interesting experience when enjoying the poetic space. If you are a little more adventurous, you can turn to Cu Lan village - a tourist destination in Da Lat to try walking across two seemingly connected bridges.
Notes when visiting suspension bridges
- Note the allowable load of the bridge: Some suspension bridges have signs regulating the load, but some bridges regulate the number of people allowed on the bridge (like Sapa Cloud Bridge, which notes that only 3-5 people should be on the bridge at a time). Therefore, visitors must absolutely follow these signs and instructions.
- Ensure safety when walking on the bridge: Although the feeling of swaying when walking on the bridge brings excitement to visitors, you should not step strongly, jerk and shake the bridge when crossing. Walking evenly when crossing the bridge is a taboo. Hold on to the bridge railing when walking and limit looking down to avoid fear.
- If you come across suspension bridges (wood, rattan, bamboo, etc.) on your exploration, you should not risk stepping on them, especially when no one is passing by.
- With solidly built suspension bridges, motor vehicles can pass, but must comply with speed limits, give way when crossing the bridge, observe signs and bridge width limits.
