Gently curving across Taung Tha Man Lake, U Bein Bridge stretches 1.2 km (0.75 mi)--making it among the largest wooden bridges in the world. Erected on close to 1,100 pillars in the mid 19th century, the strong timber structure was built using teak from a dismantled teak palace. The footbridge provides an important passageway during flood season, but locals and monks use the bridge as everyday traffic. Chat in few resting areas, or watch fishers drawing their nets. Reflected upon the still surface of the lake, the bridge makes a popular photo opportunity. You can cross it by bicycle when it is not busy. To visit U Bein Bridge and get the most from your holiday in Amarapura, create itinerary details personal to you using our Amarapura driving holiday planning app.
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It's a very long wooden bridge - the only one I ever saw. We were lucky to make a visit in the late afternoon and great sunset view
It's a very long wooden bridge - the only one I ever saw. We were lucky to make a visit in the late afternoon and great sunset view more »
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more than a century old wooden bridge which is a world heritage site over a lake. one wonders how the bridge is still surviving. the elevated walk over the water is exhilarating. there are boat rides.... more
more than a century old wooden bridge which is a world heritage site over a lake. one wonders how the bridge is still surviving. the elevated walk over the water is exhilarating. there are boat rides.... more »
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