Truong Tien Bridge

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Six spans and twelve sections of steel over the Perfume River, changing colour all night.

Truong Tien has crossed the Perfume River since the end of the nineteenth century, built by Gustave Eiffel's firm, and the people of Hue count it in a set phrase: six spans, twelve sections. The bridge was brought down twice — once in 1946 and again during the Tet offensive of 1968 — and rebuilt both times to the same shape. By day it is an ordinary grey steel bridge; after dark, LED lighting washes the whole frame and cycles through colours, reflected in the water. Walking across it in the evening is something nearly every visitor to Hue does.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Truong Tien Bridge?

Evening, year-round

How long do you need at Truong Tien Bridge?

30 - 45 minutes

What are the opening hours of Truong Tien Bridge?

All day

Did you know

The bridge was built at the end of the nineteenth century by the firm of Gustave Eiffel.
People in Hue describe it with the set phrase 'six spans, twelve sections'.
It was brought down in 1946 and again during the Tet offensive of 1968.
In the evening LED lighting washes the whole steel frame and cycles through colours.

Travel tips

Walk across after dark, once the lighting is on.
Dong Ba market is at the northern end — do both in one outing.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BA%A7u_Tr%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Dng_Ti%E1%BB%81n

Updated: 2026-08-16