The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang held up by a colossal pair of hands has caught media attention worldwide due to its dazzling design.
The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastalcity of Da Nang held up by a colossal pair of hands has caught media attentionworldwide due to its dazzling design.
The UK’s The Guardian called the footbridge part of “a line of weird andwonderful structures around the world”. Cau Vang is among unusual bridgesstretching from Iowa to India: “structures that are noteworthy as architecturalstatements in themselves, rather than accessories for an already popularlocation,” it wrote on July 30.
Meanwhile, the article “Behold Vietnam’s Enchanting Golden Bridge that lookslike it’s straight out of wonderland” posted on India Times on July 31 saidthat “the highlight of this jaw-dropping structure is that it rests on twogiant hands.”
Also, American Fox News said that the bridge “has attracted tourists from allover” and it is “because of its uniquedesign that features two larger-than-life hands holding up a pedestrian pathwaydressed in gold.”
TheUS-based most visited architecture website archdaily.com lauded the structureas a “daring” bridge while the French design website creapills.com describedthe bridge as an “absolutely impressive bridge in Vietnam” which offersvisitors “an incredible experience: crossing a footbridge that seems literallysupported by two giant stone hands.”
Since its opening in June this year, the bridge has attracted a throng ofvisitors, all eager to see a novel piece of architecture.
The walkway is 150 metres long and comprises of eight spans, each of which islined with purple chrysanthemums. Locatedmore than 1,400m above sea level, the bridge serves as a transit between areplica of a French village and Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden in Ba Na Hillsresort. From the bridge, visitors have a panoramic view of the greenmountains of Nui Chua.
The bridge took just under a year to construct, with designs by TA LandscapeArchitecture. It is part of a 2 billion USD development project to bring moretourists to Vietnam.
Last month, the bridge was selected as the stage for the fashion show “Dao buoctren may” (A walk to the sky) by director Long Kan.-VNA
A conference to promote tourism cooperation between the central city of Da Nang and Japan was held in the city on July 26 as part of the 2018 Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival.
The central beach city of Da Nang has created a good impression on Japanese tourists, however, the city’s tourism sector still holds potential to attract more tourists from this demanding market.
More than 7,000 domestic and foreign runners from 52 countries and territories will race in the 2018 Manulife Da Nang International Marathon – one of the top marathon destinations in Southeast Asia – on August 12.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in the central coastal city of Da Nang (Photo: VNA) 
