{"id":7975,"date":"2021-03-17T11:21:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T04:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vtco.com.vn\/?p=7975"},"modified":"2025-09-12T14:59:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T07:59:36","slug":"can-gio-bridge-simulates-the-image-of-the-typical-mangrove-tree-of-can-gio-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vtco.com.vn\/en\/can-gio-bridge-simulates-the-image-of-the-typical-mangrove-tree-of-can-gio-land\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gio Bridge: Simulates the image of the typical mangrove tree of Can Gio land"},"content":{"rendered":"

C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd \u2013 a land with over 300 years of history tied to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam, and famous for its distinctive mangrove forests \u2013 will soon be accessible without ferries thanks to the C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge spanning the So\u00e0i R\u1ea1p River, a tributary of the Saigon River.<\/p>\n

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Located near the estuary, the main span of C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge reaches nearly 600 meters with a clearance of over 350 meters, allowing vessels up to 55 meters high to pass through. With a width of 24.5\u201330 meters and six traffic lanes, the bridge ranks among large-scale projects of international stature.
\nThe design is inspired by the mangrove tree (\u0110\u01b0\u1edbc) \u2013 the immortal symbol of the C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd mangrove forest \u2013 with its foundation system resembling resilient roots that withstand waves and tides. The graceful silhouette of C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge harmonizes with the four towers of B\u00ecnh Kh\u00e1nh and Ph\u01b0\u1edbc Kh\u00e1nh bridges, together forming a symbolic landscape reminiscent of the five sacred mountains of Eastern philosophy. The five towers correspond to the \u201cSinh\u201d element in geomancy, with C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge\u2019s tallest tower representing Wood in the five elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth), symbolizing vitality and growth.<\/p>\n

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The bridge features impressive lighting inspired by ancient Asian timekeeping, and double-layer wave-like railings that serve both aesthetic and wind-shielding functions for motorcyclists. The entrance acts as a gateway to the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve, while the bridge also integrates an observation deck and elevators to the tower tops, offering panoramic views: eastward to \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai, westward to Long An and Nh\u00e0 B\u00e8, and southward to the vast C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Sea merging into the East Sea.<\/p>\n

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With a majestic height of 230 meters and a north\u2013south orientation, one-third of the upper cables are designed with special color variations to capture sunlight, creating a rainbow effect at sunrise and sunset. Once completed, the bridge, alongside the 108-story New C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Tower, will become an iconic landmark for major events such as fireworks and light shows.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cArchitectural Design Competition for C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City\u201d was held on July 3, 2018, inviting reputable companies and professional design units with strong expertise in bridge and transportation engineering. Outperforming 17 proposals from five organizations, the winning design exceeded the second-place entry by 89 points on the official scoring scale and was unanimously selected by the jury for implementation.
\nThe C\u1ea7n Gi\u1edd Bridge design fulfills three key aspirations:<\/p>\n