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Giant hands lift new Vietnamese floating bridgeA giant pair of stone hands lifts a golden, floating bridge into the sky in Thien Thai Garden in Ba Na Hills, Vietnam. The bridge has attracted many visitors since its opening in early June. ![]() Image source: News Examiner Called the Da Nang Golden Bridge, it provides an infinite view of the mountainous landscape. The bridge is suspended 1,400m above sea level, including eight spans at a length of nearly 150m long. Lobelia Chrysanthemum is also planted along the pathway on the bridge, creating a focal point of colour, attracting the eyes of visitors. Reportedly, the bridge is part of a $2bn project to accommodate tourists in the area. Ba Na Hills is a hill station and resort, established by French colonists in 1919. It is close to the city of Da Nang and once held 200 villas, but today, only a few ruins remain in the area. Ba Na Hills now houses a Fantasy Park and a ‘French village’ with cobbled streets. ![]() Image source: News Examiner Article originally published on World Architecture Community. |