U Bein Bridge
The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

šŸ“œ Historic wooden bridge across Taungthaman Lake, built in 1851 from royal palace remains. Longest teakwood footbridge in the world, spanning 1.2 kilometers.

Why Go

šŸŒ… Stunning views, especially at sunrise or sunset
šŸš¶ Experience local life with monks and villagers
šŸ“ø Iconic and most photographed site in Myanmar
šŸŒ³ Unique architecture from old royal palace teak planks
šŸ§˜ā€ā™€ļø Meander along for a moment of tranquility

Why Avoid

āš ļø Can be crowded, especially at sunset
šŸš§ Pillars replaced with concrete, planks need refurbishment, lost international protected status
šŸ—‘ļø Poverty and trash visible away from main tourist areas

Tips

ā° Visit at sunrise or sunset for best experience
šŸ›¶ Consider a paddle-boat return at sunset
šŸš¶ Walk a bit further from drop-off to avoid crowds and see local life
šŸš• Negotiate taxi fares by checking hotel estimates first

šŸ…æļø Parking Free roadside parking available, often requires walking to the bridge.

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