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For most adventurous travelers to
north west Vietnam, Hang Tom bridge is really
a wonder in the mountainous region, anybody coming to
Lai Chau would stop and
take a picture by the most beautiful bridge in the northwest. Hang Tom bridge
was built in late 1960s and was officially completed in 1973. For a long time
Hang Tom bridge played a crucial role in the traffic network of northwest
region, it was one of the biggest suspansion bridge in south east Asia. Thanks
to the magnificent landscape Hang Tom bridge provides a picturesque view of Nam
Na river, especially in flood season. With the construction of Son La hydro
power plant Hang Tom bridge was pulled down and a new bridge has been built
nearby. |
