Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau)
The Basics
Whether you want to cross the bridge during a historical walking tour or sail beneath it on a Thu Bon River cruise, options for visiting are plentiful. Travelers can cycle around the Old Town on a bike tour or combine a stop at the bridge with a visit to My Son Sanctuary, the Hindu temple complex hailed as Vietnam’s answer to Angkor Wat. Tours typically include hotel pickup and drop-off and a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
Things to Know Before You Go
Expect large crowds at the bridge, one of Hoi An’s most iconic attractions.
The bridge is a great spot from which to watch sunset on the Thu Bon River.
Be aware of your belongings when exploring the area around the bridge.
How to Get There
The bridge is located at the west end of Tran Phu Street, in Hoi An’s Ancient Town, the main tourism district of the city. Visitors who don’t want to walk the often-congested bridge can still snap some scenic photos before grabbing dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.
Trip ideas
When to Get There
If you want to feel like you’ve got the Old Town all to yourself, head to the Japanese Covered Bridge around sunrise, when crowds are at a minimum and only locals wander the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town. Alternatively, head to the bridge around lunchtime, when most tours groups stop for lunch and you may get a crowd-free photo.
Street Food in Hoi An
In addition to historical architecture, Hoi An is known for its street food, which showcases the best of Vietnamese cuisine. If you plan to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge at night, head to Hoi An’s night market to sample local delicacies such as pork banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) and avocado ice cream.
- Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong)
- Phung Hung Ancient House
- Museum of Sa Huynh Culture
- Tan Ky Old House
- Museum of Trade Ceramics
- Hoi An Handicraft Workshop
- Phuc Kien Assembly Hall (Fujian Assembly Hall)
- Hoi An Museum (Bao Tang Hoi An)
- Hoi An Central Market (Cho Hoi An)
- Quan Cong Temple
- Hainan Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Hai Nam)
- Hoi An Silk Village (Lang Lua Hoi An)
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Kim Bong (Carpentry Village)
- Tra Nhieu Fishing Village