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About The Huc

The Huc, or Sunbeam Bridge, is the vermillion-colored bridge that crosses the Ho Hoan Kiem, linking the island of Den Ngoc Son with the lakeside. It is one of the central landmarks of Hanoi. The locals of Hanoi often go there to exercise.

Getting there

Locate Ho Hoan Kiem and you will find The Huc on the east bank of the lake.

Nearby Sights

  • General Post Office
  • Hanoi Fountain
  • Hoa Phuong
  • Indira Gandhi Park
  • Lake of the Returned Sword
  • Le Thai To Monument
  • Ly Thai To Statue
  • Temple of the Jade Mound
  • Thang Long Water Puppet Show
  • Tortoise Tower
  • Writing Brush Tower

    • The Huc Location Map


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    The Huc, the Sunbeam Bridge
    The Huc, the Sunbeam Bridge (30 August 2006)
    © Timothy Tye

    Entrance to The Huc
    Entrance to The Huc (30 August 2006)
    © Timothy Tye


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