Jembatan Akar
This Sumatran root bridge took almost 30 years to knit itself together.

๐Ÿ“œ Living root bridge in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
๐Ÿ” Formed from banyan tree roots over Batang Bayang River, took 26-30 years to knit.

Why Go

๐ŸŒณ Unique natural wonder, a curious bridge
๐Ÿšถ Walkable span, reinforced with planks and cables
๐Ÿ’ก Historical significance, conceived in 1890 by a local teacher
๐Ÿ’ช Increasingly stronger with age

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Up in the mountains, south east of Padang, requires driving

Tips

๐Ÿ“ Coordinates provided are accurate for navigation
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Popular with local and foreign tourists

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