Amarapura, Myanmar
U Bein Bridge
U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world. Construction began when the capital of the Konbaung dynasty moved to Amarapura, and the bridge is named after Maung Bein who had it built.
- City
- Amarapura
- Country
- Myanmar
- Category
- Landmark
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia