U Bein Bridge
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Gp Capt R K D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India2,187 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Sunset at Mandalay. A bridge which is photographers delight. 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. We watched the setting sun from a boat which I believe is the best place for viewing.
Written April 26, 2023
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Chodzi
Hua Hin, Thailand103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Although a lot of people come here in the evening to admire the sunset we visited during the day & were very pleased that we did or we would have missed all the interesting agriculture of the area. The bridge is an amazing structure, very impressive. Although we knew it was a kilometre long the scale of it still came as a surprise. We were there in the dry season do it stood very proud of the water. It must be amazing during the wet season when the water is lapping at the planks of the bridge. Walking across the bridge there were beautiful watery vistas across the lake to the hills dotted with white and gold stoupas. There was so much to see, apart from the bridge itself. The traditional methods of fishing, fields of sunflowers and groundnuts,, hundreds of ducks being reared for market, a hive of interesting activity. There were a few people on the bridge but it was by no means crowded so we could take our time and enjoy the scenery. A lot of young people from the university were keen to stop and talk & it was interesting to spend time with them. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable morning there.
Written May 2, 2020
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Shreya Saha
Phitsanulok, Thailand919 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019
It is 1.2 km long and 200-year old yet sturdy bridge. It is crossed by hundreds of locals and monks everyday, making their way home or to monasteries on both sides. Sunset hour is the best time to visit this place.You can enjoy boat ride on the Tuangthaman lake that would stop near the U Bein bridge to offer you excellent sunset views.
Written February 20, 2020
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Michael B
Krabi Province, Thailand136 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
U bein's Bridge has lost its Charm. What used to be a lovely setting for afternoon sunset has become a overstuffed
market place with out any charm or ambience. Most of the year the water level is so low that boats only congregate in a small spot on the lake that is over grown with watercress. The sun does NOT set behind the bridge for most of the year, but to the extreme right of the bridge. Parking is allowed all around the bridge area at low tide, ruining any photos . Huge buses and Tour vans create dust and hazard.
I went in 2005 for my first time when it was totally charming. Not any more. The sun has set on U Bein's Bridge.
Written March 6, 2020
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RTWexperience
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We hired a motorbike in the morning after 9am for a day cost 10,000 kyats with Mandalay Motobike Rentals and Tours. It was an easy process. Do check out the availability first with them. You need to leave your passport but it was all good.
We rode for about 20-30 mins depends on the traffic to U Bein Bridge. We got there around 10am and it wasn't crowded which means we could enjoy the scenery more to ourselves. It's an old bridge but saved to walk on. We walked on the bridge one way and returned by walking beneath the bridge. Both ways were so enjoyable. Had a coconut drink at a local store in return trip, a store underneath the bridge to cool down and relax.
Written January 30, 2020
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wendy b
125 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
I know the U Bein Bridge is a must see in Mandalay, but I found it a really unpleasant experience. The bridge is old and beautiful, but the masses of tourist jostling for prime position to watch the sun setting was just awful, and at times I felt as though someone would end up being pushed off the bridge into the water by some of the appalling behaved tourists. I decided to take myself off the bridge and look from the comfort of a close by restaurant drinking a beer, far more civilised. I think that the number of people allowed on the bridge at anyone time needs to be restricted not just for the personal experience but also because how long can the bridge sustain such a huge volume of visitors before it has a detrimental effect.
Written January 11, 2020
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Suresh
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
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 and horse buggy rides too available for the visitors. with more than 400 wooden pillars supporting the wooden bridge, the place is definitely picturesque and invites a visitor to engage in photography. restaurants are available at both ends where one can taste the local cuisine also fresh fish caught from the lake. a lovely place to visit especially in monsoons when the lake is full and the water comes almost parallel to the wooden walkway.
Written June 21, 2022
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Tomas H
237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were there on st. Valentines day, so the place was quite crowded, but still beautiful. Full of locals, couples... Everyone wanted to take a picture with us :) it's a very pieceful place, i appreciated the quietness after the crazy city of mandalay. The sunset is beautiful even from the bridge... No need to rent a boat or get under the bridge. Btw, the boat renting was 20000ks, but some tourists said they paid 10000ks. Also plenty of restaurants and souvenirs at the road if u want to stay longer for dinner. We got there by tuk tuk via grab application... Took us 30 mins and we paid under about 5000ks each way.
Written February 17, 2020
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Mudjimba
Brisbane, Australia504 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2020
The spectre of this bridge at sunset is one that is not to be missed. Hire a small boat and driver from the edge of the lake and then get him to juggle for the best position. We had to repeatedly move from a boat load of Asian ladies who kept trying to get photos of us (blondes) in the boat. I was so bad we were nearly going to be hit!
Written March 12, 2021
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Bonnie S
Chilliwack, Canada1,433 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Walk the 1.2km structure which is the world's longest teak bridge and spans the Thaung Tha Man Lake where you can watch the locals fish and farm.

I saw a woman with a basket of small birds and one of owls. She was trying to get money to release them. The government is trying to stop this practise because once released, the birds are recaught. It broke my heart!
Written January 28, 2020
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