Can Tho Bridge Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Can Tho Bridge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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There is no entrance fee to visit or cross Can Tho Bridge. If you want to take a boat tour under the bridge, prices typically start around US$35 per person for a sunset cruise on the Hau River.

The most photogenic times are during sunrise (5:30am to 7am) and sunset (5pm to 6:30pm) when the light creates superb reflections on the Hau River. Early mornings offer clearer skies and less traffic noise, while sunset provides dramatic colors with the bridge's silhouette against the orange sky. Late at night is good, too, if you want to capture the bridge lit up.

The most popular viewpoint is from Ninh Kieu Wharf, where visitors will get unobstructed views of the bridge's impressive span. Another excellent spot is the riverside park near Vincom Can Tho, where you can capture the entire bridge structure, even without a wide-angle lens. For more unique angles, consider taking a boat tour that sails beneath the bridge.

Yes, Can Tho Bridge is beautifully illuminated from roughly 6pm to 11pm nightly with LED lights that change colors. The bridge's reflection on the Hau River creates a spectacular light show. Nearby Ninh Kieu Wharf is a popular evening photography spot to catch the show—it’s a romantic destination for couples, too.

Completed in 2010, Can Tho Bridge is Vietnam's longest cable-stayed bridge at 1.7 miles (2.75 kilometers). It was built to replace the ferry system connecting Can Tho with Vinh Long Province, significantly improving transportation in the Mekong Delta. The project was partially funded by the Japanese and symbolizes modern development in the region.