Appearance of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration

The appearance of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration seen from above. Photo: QT

On July 25, residents and tourists can easily see the entire Chua Cau relic after authorities dismantled the entire house covered with iron frames and corrugated iron roofs.

Close-up of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration. Photo: QT

The Chua Cau relic is painted red - a color that existed before 1985, when this relic was recognized as a national relic. Photo: QT

The Japanese Covered Bridge relic has now completed all restoration items including the foundation, foundation, abutment, bridge piers; floor system, wooden frame, roof; electrical system, anti-termite construction...

Groups of workers are still rushing to complete the final tasks to prepare for the inauguration ceremony of this monument in early August. Photo: QT

Currently, tourists are still unable to enter to visit this relic. Photo: QT

At this relic, there are still many groups of workers rushing to complete the final stages of restoration to prepare for the inauguration ceremony of this relic in early August on the occasion of the 20th "Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange" event - 2024.

Close-up of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration. Photo: QT

Not counting the latest restoration, according to documents, the Japanese Covered Bridge has undergone at least 7 major restorations in 1763, 1817, 1875, 1917, 1962, 1986, and 1996.

The project to restore the Chua Cau relic has a total investment of more than 20.2 billion VND; of which the Quang Nam provincial budget supports 50%, and the Hoi An city budget allocates 50%.

International visitors capture images of the Japanese Covered Bridge after restoration. Photo: QT

A group of tourists excitedly took souvenir photos with the Japanese Covered Bridge even though the surrounding landscape was still quite messy. Photo: QT

This project started on December 28, 2022. During the restoration process, experts continued to be carefully consulted on a number of important items; at the same time, the Provincial People's Committee extended the construction time for the restoration of the project due to the importance of this relic when the Japanese Covered Bridge is considered a symbol of the ancient town of Hoi An.

The Japanese Covered Bridge is considered a symbol of the ancient town of Hoi An. Photo: QT

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Son - Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee, during the process of restoring the Japanese Covered Bridge, the authorities encountered many difficulties because there were different opinions on the restoration of some items, but fortunately, the restoration is now almost completed, with almost no change from the previous status.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/dien-mao-chua-cau-sau-khi-trung-tu-3138493.html