Long Bien Bridge - Witness of Hanoi's History

Hi dear Hivers in the Wednesday Walk community, I had an enjoyable time walking on Long Bien Bridge. Long Bien Bridge is a special historical symbol of Hanoi, built in the early 20th century and was once the largest steel bridge in Indochina at that time. With more than a century of existence, the bridge is stained with time, carrying an old, nostalgic beauty. The rusty bridge spans, the train tracks running through, and the gentle breeze of the Red River make Long Bien always have a strange attraction for those who like to wander and explore the slow pace of life of the capital.

Walking on Long Bien Bridge is an interesting experience, especially when you have time to admire the streets from above. On the left are the ancient roofs of Hanoi's Old Quarter, on the right is the immense Red River with red alluvial water. Each step on the gently vibrating iron bridge, each sound of a bicycle or train passing by seems to tell a long story of history. The feeling is both familiar and strange, like stepping back in time.

After walking on the bridge, stopping at Long Bien station cafe to enjoy a cup of fragrant, fatty and hot egg coffee is something not to be missed. Sitting in a small corner of the shop overlooking the train tracks, you can clearly feel the atmosphere of old Hanoi still preserved: the sound of the train echoing in the distance, the smell of coffee mixed with the rich egg cream, and the stories of tourists coming from many places. The cup of egg coffee here has a very unique flavor—sweet, fragrant, mixed, making anyone who drinks it remember it forever.

And then suddenly, it rained—a light and unexpected Hanoi rain. The rain covered the surface of Long Bien bridge with a hazy layer, making the scene even more romantic. The drops of water falling on the bridge, the sound of rain mixed with the sound of passing trains created a unique harmony. Looking out from the cafe, Long Bien seemed to be wearing a new coat: old but gentle, quiet but full of poetry.

Thank you very much for taking time to read my post. I hope you enjoy it and have a nice day.

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