The 2.29-kilometre Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi was built between 1899 and 1902 by the French during colonial times and was the first steel bridge over the Red River. It has played a crucial role in many key historic events, including Vietnam’s independence wars.
The Chinese Government's decision to add Vietnam into the list of countries that can receive groups of Chinese tourists from March 15 is expected to further promote the recovery and development of tourism and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Every year, in March, many streets around Hanoi see leaves change colour, with canopies mixed with yellows and reds making the sights more beautiful and romantic.
