Hien Luong Bridge (17th Parallel)
Cầu Hiền Lương
The bridge that divided Vietnam into north and south, its two halves once painted in different colours. It is a signature stop on DMZ day trips.
Hien Luong Bridge spans the Ben Hai River. Under the 1954 Geneva Accords, the river and bridge marked the dividing line that split Vietnam into north and south until reunification in 1975. The bridge standing today is a reconstruction, with one half painted blue and the other yellow, recreating the confrontation of that era. On the north bank are a reunification monument, a flag tower and a museum. Admission is free or costs a small fee. The bridge lies about 90 km from Hue and is usually combined with Vinh Moc Tunnels on a DMZ day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Phuoc Tich Ancient Village
- Tam Giang Lagoon
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Thuan An Beach
- Ho Quyen Tiger Arena
- Imperial City of Hue
- Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities