Unique Names of Bridges in the Western Region

Explore with Mytour the unusual names of bridges in the Western Region that will surprise you as you travel along the winding paths of the Southwestern part of Vietnam.

Unique Names of Bridges in the Western Region

Visiting the Western Region, you'll be amazed by many unique and extraordinary things. One of them is the names of the bridges in the Western Region. Here are some of the most impressive bridge names whenever mentioned.

Mong Ga Bridge – Long An

The Mong Ga Bridge is located in Can Giuoc District, Long An Province. Although ducks are commonly raised in the Mekong Delta, it's rare to find a bridge named after them. Conversely, there are many bridges with names related to chickens.

Rooster Saddle Bridge

Rooster Saddle Bridge is situated on National Highway 1A from Cai Nuoc town to Nam Can district, Ca Mau province.

Cai Ga Bridge is located on National Highway 1A towards Bac Lieu city.

You might wonder why the word 'Cai' is used so frequently here. From places like Cai Rang, Cai Be, Cai Nuoc, Cai Cui to bridges named Cai Da, Cai Xe, Cai Son, they are all abundant and have become one of the commonly used words for naming bridges. Cai Da Bridge is also located on National Highway 1A.

Xeo Xu Bridge

'Xeo' is also a common word used here, similar to 'Cai'. Traveling throughout the Western Region, you will encounter names like Xeo Xu, Xeo Cao, Xeo Quyt, Xeo Xiem, Xeo Ro... Xeo Xu Bridge is located on National Highway 53, from Tac Cau to Thuy Bay town, An Bien district, Kien Giang province.

Tong's Heart Bridge

Tong's heart is a tiny fish found everywhere in the Mekong Delta, so it's no surprise a bridge bears its name. The Tong's Heart Bridge is located in Ca Mau province along National Highway 1A.

Sure Machete Bridge

Sure Machete is an area in An Chau town, An Giang province. The phrase 'sure machete' used to be common among rural folks, indicating a remote and untouched land. The Sure Machete Bridge is situated on National Highway 91 from Long Xuyen to Chau Doc, An Giang.

Mr. U Bridge

The Mr. U Bridge is on National Highway 1A on the way to Ca Mau.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour