Walks · Our pick in Hanoi
Long Biên Bridge and the Red River
On foot
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Quangpraha · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Long Biên Bridge and the Red River
From the Old Quarter, follow the railway viaduct along Phùng Hưng, where the arches are painted with murals, to the steps up to Long Biên Bridge. Walk out on the pedestrian lane for the view of the Red River and the islands, and back the same way.
Why it's on our list
- Late afternoon
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Long Biên Bridge and the Red River before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Long Biên Bridge and the Red River are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
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- St Joseph’s Cathedral1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Imperial Citadel2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Temple of Literature2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Nội Bài airport20 kmCar or taxi 90 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 19 min