Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An

Locally known as Cau Chua, the Japanese Covered Bridge is an iconic landmark in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town, and is featured on the VND 20,000 currency note

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Hoi An: Ancient Town Walking Tour

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Hoi An: Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour

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Discover Hoi An's Ancient Town on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's past as you wander a...

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Hoi An - Ancient Town Walking Tour

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Take a comprehensive walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town and see remarkable architecture unchan...

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Hoi An: Half-Day Ancient Town Tour

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Hoi An Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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Hoi An: Morning Food and Coffee Tasting Tour

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Your trail includes a leisurely stroll around Hoi An old town, passing by cultural attractions like ...

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Hoi An: Central Market and Old Town Private Tour with Lunch

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 3.0 hour

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Discover Hoi An's historic center on a guided private tour from Da Nang or Hoi An. Enjoy the vibrant...

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Hoi An: Full-Day Small-Group Ancient Town Tour

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   8 hour

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Receive a lively introduction to this UNESCO-listed area with a Hoi An city tour. Visit historical a...

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Hoi An Half-Day Old Town Tour and Lantern Workshop

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 4 hour

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...an’s workshop. See highlights such as the Cantonese Assembly Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Museum, and more.

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From Da Nang/Hoi An: Half-Day Tour of Hoi An with Boat Ride

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Explore Huyen Khong Cave, Bay Mau coconut forest, and Hoi An Ancient Town on a half-day guided tour....

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Guided Tour to Coconut Jungle-Basket Boat Ride & Hoi An City

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Hoi An walking tour and finger food

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We will kick off your private food experience with a 'Banh Mi' before exploring of this historic and...

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Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary 1 Day Tour

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Hoi An is situated on the banksides of Thu Bon River, about 30 km to the south of Da Nang City. Hoi ...

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Discover Hoi An from Chan May Port

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   7 hour

$60

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...An Museum See Phuoc Kien temple, and visit the famous Japanese Covered Bridge. Grab a souvenir in Hoi An open air market

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Hoi An and Marble Mountain Full-Day Tour

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Discover Marble Mountain and explore the city of Hoi An on this full-day tour. Admire the spectacular views from the top...

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Tien Sa Port to Hoi An: Full-Day Tour by Private Car

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   8 hour

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Spend a day visiting the old town of Hoi An on an excursion from Tien Sa port. You’ll have a private car and driver to s...

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Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An

Locally known as Cau Chua, the Japanese Covered Bridge is an iconic landmark in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town, and is featured on the VND 20,000 currency note.

Locally known as Cau Chua, the Japanese Covered Bridge is an iconic landmark in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town, and is featured on the VND 20,000 currency note. It was built in the 17th century by the Japanese community which comprised merchants who sailed here aboard shuinsen to trade for spices and silk. The bridge was built to connect them with the Chinese neighborhood across the creek. Linking Tran Phu Street with Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, the 18 metre long bridge has been renovated several times by the Chinese.

The brick base is covered with a red-lacquered wooden pagoda with yin-and-yang tiles running along one side of the roof. The main entrance has a plaque with three Chinese letters 'Lai Vien Kieu' that translates to 'The Welcoming Bridge', which was chosen by Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu during his visit to Hoi An in 1719. The entrances to the bridge are guarded by statues of a pair of monkeys on the Tran Phu side and a pair of dogs on the other, indicating that the construction of the bridge started in the Chinese year of the monkey and was completed in the year of the dog. The stele at the end with the monkeys is inscribed with the list of all Vietnamese and Chinese benefactors who restored the bridge, written in Chu Nho script. The north side of the bridge contains a shrine to Tran Vo Bac De, the Taoist god of natural calamities and weather. Access to the Bridge is free, but you require a ticket to visit the temple, which may not be worth it.

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About Japanese Covered Bridge

 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Cẩm Phô, Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

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Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall

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