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Don Ca Arch Bridge, Hai Van Pass – Things to Do between Hue & Hoi An

Don Ca Arch Bridge is a railway bridge in Hai Van Pass, between Hue and Da Nang Hoi An. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company provides all information about it.

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• Content by Tam Le, founder of HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD

• Designed by Giang Cong Minh, co-founder of LS E&C LTD and his team

• Photo by Dang Cong Loi, Dao Xuan Son, Tam Le & others

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Must Knows about Don Ca Arch Bridge

– Location/address: Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Hue city (now Chan May – Lang Co commune, Hue city)

– Other name(s): Cau vom Don Ca

– Opening hours: sunrise to sunset

– Ticket price: free

– Reason(s) to visit: 

– Best time to visit: midday

– Time to spend: 1-2 hours

– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/don-ca-arch-bridge

– Recognition(s):

– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com

– Food & drink: not available

– Shopping: not available

– Fact:

Don Ca Arch Bridge on Map

What to Expect in Don Ca Arch Bridge?

Located in northern side of Hai Van Pass (Hue’s side or Lang Co side), Don Ca Arch Bridge is the largest bridge on the Da Nang-Hue railway. Alike the railway, this stone arch viaduct was constructed in the French colonial period, particularly from 1902 to 1906. See more information about Hai Van Pass train

In Vietnamese, Don Ca means ‘main station’ or ‘big station’. Don Ca Arch Bridge takes its name from the French/American station nearby. 

Today, many local visitors go to Don Ca Arch Bridge to watch the train moving cross it or go swimming in cool and clear water of the natural stream running below it.

HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers in Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

How to Get to Don Ca Arch Bridge

Firstly, Don Ca Arch Bridge is located in Hai Van Pass, therefore visitors need to go to this mountain pass first. The distance from Da Nang-Hoi An is 40-70km, and from Hue city center is roughly 75km. Two most popular ways to get there are renting a private car and riding the motorbike. 

In Hai Van Pass, please come to this spot on the map: 16°12’12.6″N 108°06’44.4″E (from Da Nang/Hoi An, visitors will have to drive to the top of the pass and then go downhill to find it). After that, continue riding the motorbike along the cement road to get down to the railway. If go by car, please walk. To find the arch bridge, leave the bike at the security booth by the railway and then walk along the track for 1km.

Because of closing to the public and difficult accessibility, Don Ca Arch Bridge is unpopular in tours in the area. Visitors often must go on their own if want to visit.

HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers to Hai Van Pass Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

Places to Visit near Don Ca Arch Bridge

Near Don Ca Arch Bridge, visitors can go to these places to visit: Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Canh Duong Beach, Phu Gia Pass, Nhi Ho Waterfall, Phuoc Tuong Pass, Bach Ma National Park, Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery,…

HOIAN DAY TRIP company daily organizes tours and transfers in Da Nang/Hoi An/Hue. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!

Photos, Videos about Don Ca Arch Bridge

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