Revealing attractive tourist destination of Hoi An ancient town after 2 years of 'major surgery' closure

Ha Nam • August 1, 2024 15:31

After 2 years of restoration, the Japanese Covered Bridge relic - a famous symbol of Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam) has completed most of its items and will reopen to visitors in early August.

W-chua cau truoc trung tu.jpg — The Japanese Covered Bridge spans a small creek in Hoi An's old town and was built 400 years ago by Japanese merchants. This national historical and cultural relic has become the most famous symbol and destination in the old town. The photo shows the Japanese Covered Bridge before restoration.

Due to the serious deterioration of the Japanese Covered Bridge, in December 2022, Hoi An closed this relic for "major restoration", with a total cost of more than 20 billion VND. After 2 years of restoration, the main items of the Japanese Covered Bridge have been completed.

w dji 0095 517.jpg — The project is urgently completing auxiliary works.

W-5A0A0348.JPG.jpg — Because it has not been officially inaugurated, tourists cannot visit inside the Japanese Covered Bridge yet.

W-5A0A0207 gigapixel art scale 1_50x.jpg — The interior of the Japanese Covered Bridge has been basically renovated. Items such as the foundation, pillars, piers... have all been reinforced.

W-5A0A0410.JPG.jpg — The appearance of the Japanese Covered Bridge has been revealed after nearly 2 years of being covered up for "major surgery". According to the People's Committee of Hoi An City, the project will be inaugurated on August 2, on the occasion of the 20th Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange.

W-5A0A0371.JPG.jpg — Close-up of the roof of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration.

The roof is covered with yin-yang tiles, with elaborate decorative details on the ridge and eaves. In particular, there are blue-glazed ceramic items inlaid on the roof.

W-5A0A0357 (2).jpg — Entrance to the Japanese Covered Bridge on Tran Phu Street.

The stele and the shrine inside were repainted.

W-5A0A0343.JPG.jpg — In the middle of the bridge is the entrance to the Pagoda, above the entrance to the worshiping room there is a sign with the three words "Lai Vien Kieu". Below the sign are two door eyes, a distinctive architectural detail of Hoi An.

W-5A0A0334 gigapixel art scale 1_50x.jpg — It is called a pagoda but they do not worship Buddha, but worship the god Bac De Tran Vu - the god who controls storms and floods, protects the land, and brings joy and happiness.

The patterns and motifs on the rafters and roof panels of the Japanese Covered Bridge are still intact.

w 5a0a0406jpg 531.jpg — When the Japanese Covered Bridge is completed and welcomes visitors again, visitors to Hoi An will have more convenient sightseeing, more experiences and contribute to the development of local tourism.

According to vietnamnet.vn

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Revealing attractive tourist destination of Hoi An ancient town after 2 years of 'major surgery' closure

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