Many structures in China and other countries have caused a stir due to their designs resembling the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Golden Bridge, with its unique design resembling giant hands supporting a brilliant golden walkway, has become an impressive tourist symbol of Da Nang and Vietnam as a whole.
Recently, the travel community has buzzed about several new pedestrian bridges in China and neighboring countries that are said to be “inspired” versions of the original.
At the Tianzi Di Scenic Park in Donglu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, a purple bridge has drawn attention with a design similar to that of the Golden Bridge.
The dreamy purple hand bridge in Zhejiang, China. (Photo: @solynnette/Trip.com).
This purple bridge features white hands supporting a purple walkway. The soft hue differs from the vibrant yellow of the Golden Bridge, making it stand out against the lush green trees and turquoise waters.
The bridge stands out in the majestic nature. (Photo: Doubleping.china)
Also located in Zhejiang Province, the Tianguan Buddha Hand Bridge at Maling Tianguan Scenic Area, Hangzhou has led many to mistakenly believe they are viewing images of the Golden Bridge. The Buddha’s hand raises the bridge to a height of 23 meters, with a walkway width of 5 meters. From over 1,000 meters above sea level, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery surrounding them.
The Tianguan Buddha Bridge resembles the Golden Bridge in Vietnam. (Photo: hwang199).
Meanwhile, the Rainbow Hand Bridge at Guo Ke Tsing He Scenic Area (Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China) also mimics the Buddha’s hand. However, this structure is designed with a hand that supports a rainbow-colored glass bridge. The bridge is 99 meters long, with the hand itself standing 19 meters tall.
The Rainbow Hand Bridge features a hand holding a rainbow walkway. (Photo: Darllon.richard).
A distinctive feature of the Rainbow Hand Bridge is that the index and thumb of the hand touch each other, forming an arch above.
This is not the first time that public opinion has been stirred by various versions of Da Nang’s Golden Bridge abroad. In 2022, travel enthusiasts discovered a hand-shaped bridge in the Philippines resembling the Golden Bridge. This structure has a familiar arc shape with two giant hands supporting it, painted in grayish white with red nails.
Not only in China, but the “Cambodian version of the Golden Bridge” has also brought laughter and tears to many.
The “knock-off” Golden Bridge is a miniature landscape at the River Grass tourism area in Cambodia. This resort is located on Preah Sihanouk Road, Kampong Cham City (about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City).
With a length of about 8 meters and a walkway made of wood, the Golden Bridge in this country resembles a “miniature version” of the Golden Bridge in Da Nang. Standing on the hands made of bamboo and covered with golden fabric, visitors can gaze out at the vast Mekong River.
At this resort, in addition to the miniature Golden Bridge, visitors can check-in at famous landmarks from various countries such as the Golden Gate Bridge (USA), the giant Labubu statue, the Torii Gate (Japan), or the Bali Sky Gate (Indonesia)…
Visitors posing on the walkway of the faux Golden Bridge – (Photo: ស្មៅទន្លេ.River Grass).
The view from the Golden Bridge in this country is the vast Mekong River – (Photo: ស្មៅទន្លេ.River Grass).
On Vietnamese social media, there are many opinions surrounding the emergence of structures designed similarly to Vietnam’s Golden Bridge in China. Some believe that although they are “inspired versions,” the structures in China appear more grand, elegant, and vibrant.
Others assert that the original Golden Bridge in Da Nang is truly unique, leaving an impression with its authenticity and mossy charm…
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang is still considered ‘one of a kind’. (Photo: Sun World).
The Golden Bridge in Da Nang officially opened to tourists in June 2018. This structure has won numerous prestigious awards, including the “Top Global Iconic Tourist Bridge” at the World Travel Awards for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023, “Top 10 New Wonders of the World” as voted by the younger generation, and Top 5 awards at the The Guide Awards 2018…
