U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar.
The 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and (once) longest teakwood bridge in the world. Construction began when the capital of Ava Kingdom moved to Amarapura, and the bridge is named after the mayor who had it built.
It is used as an important passageway for the local people and has also become a tourist attraction and therefore a significant source of income for souvenir sellers. It is particularly busy during July and August when the lake is at its highest.
U Bein Bridge seen from the northwest. |
Walking over the bridge. |
View of the north bank from the bridge. |
Boats on the riverbank waiting for the sunset. |
Bridge seen from the northeast at sunset. |
Pyi Lone San Dat Paung Su Pagoda at sunset. |
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