Japanese Bridge, Hoi An Old Town

#Vietnam Travel Hoi An Japanese Bridge, or as the Vietnamese call it Lai Vien Kieu, means the Bridge of Friendship. It was named this because the bridge was built by the Japanese community. It is a bridge built across a canal where over 400 years ago, a Japanese community settled. It was built among Chinese and Japanese villages. The Japanese Bridge of Hoi An was built in 1593 and is now over 430 years old. It is a bridge made of wood and cement. Although it has been around for a long time, it is still beautiful and unique. It has become a symbol of the city. The unique characteristic of the Japanese Bridge of Hoi An is that it is a short bridge across a canal, but it is very strong. The bridge is not straight, but curves from the ground on both sides. Several large square bridge pillars support the bridge. The brickwork, the curve of the bridge and the roof are in harmony. The roof continues up to the shore. The walls are thick. There is a railing on the bridge like a balcony. In the middle of the bridge is a pagoda. According to history, it is a square pagoda built to dedicate to Dak De and Tran Vu. The roof, which is made of terracotta tiles, is an architectural style with graceful patterns in the ancient Japanese style. And at the end of the bridge, there are sculptures of dogs and monkeys, symbolizing the construction that was built in the Year of the Monkey and completed in the Year of the Dog. Currently, this bridge is being restored by UNESCO. #wattosann