U Bein Bridge
U Bein Bridge
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Michael B
Krabi Province, Thailand121 contributions
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.
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 6 March 2020
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wendy b
115 contributions
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 11 January 2020
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Tomas H
239 contributions
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 17 February 2020
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Bonnie S
Chilliwack, Canada1,436 contributions
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!
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 28 January 2020
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ron d
Caloundra, Australia602 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are near Amarapura it is obligatory to go to the U Bein Bridge, claimed to be the longest wooded bridge in the world at 1.2 km. We went there to see the sunset, along with a couple of million other people.
In addition to the crowds on the bridge, there are dozens of little boats lined up near the bridge filled with tourists, ready with their cameras.
The sunset itself turned out to be unremarkable due to haze but I guess it is better on clearer days, if there are any in Myanmar. It may have been wiser to go there earlier in the day (as recommended by several TA reviewers) and focus on the impressive bridge rather than the sunset.
In addition to the crowds on the bridge, there are dozens of little boats lined up near the bridge filled with tourists, ready with their cameras.
The sunset itself turned out to be unremarkable due to haze but I guess it is better on clearer days, if there are any in Myanmar. It may have been wiser to go there earlier in the day (as recommended by several TA reviewers) and focus on the impressive bridge rather than the sunset.
Written 13 February 2020
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Sundncr
Washington DC, DC1,098 contributions
Dec 2019
It is a landmark bridge built of teak wood that connects two ends of a lake. There are many restaurants and vendors around the bridge to spend some good time. Lots of locals visiting this bridge. It is a long bridge built of Burmese teak wood logs. The bridge can accessed by a private car or as a day trip form Mandalay. Or, you can visit the bridge on your way to the airport.
Written 3 January 2020
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jwgbusiness
Thornhill, Canada146 contributions
Dec 2019
This was part of our itinerary with our guide. It is a historic bridge, built of teak wood salvaged from a former palace. It is 1.2 km. long and is the longest teakwood span bridge in the world. It is often close to being submerged when the water level in the lake rises. A number of supports have been damaged and some have been replaced with concrete. There are plans to carry out repairs.
Written 8 February 2020
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Charlotte
Kolding, Denmark382 contributions
Nov 2019
This bridge is an old wooden bridge about 1.2 km long. The view from it varies with how high the waters are in the lake. It is a very nice walk crossing the bridge and coming back. It can be hot, but there are small shaded houses on the bridge where you can buy icecream, drinks and food. There is a lot of nice photo opportunities.
Written 23 February 2020
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Mudjimba
Brisbane, Australia499 contributions
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 12 March 2021
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,890 contributions
Jan 2020
The point of seeing the longest wooden span bridge would not be achieved at sunset. You'll see people and buses, a massive hit with the Chinese it seems. Having said that, people packing the bridge at risk of falling and jostling for good places is in itself a spectacle, and not a good example.
We just took photos from below, being above you can't actually see the bridge fully or its construction. With the river very low in dry season it was an impressive structure with its hundreds of supporting poles, and quite a picturesque location. Whether you want to be here at sunset is another matter, with knowledge I would have rearranged our timing to get here earlier, although the light wouldn't have been as good for photographs. .
We just took photos from below, being above you can't actually see the bridge fully or its construction. With the river very low in dry season it was an impressive structure with its hundreds of supporting poles, and quite a picturesque location. Whether you want to be here at sunset is another matter, with knowledge I would have rearranged our timing to get here earlier, although the light wouldn't have been as good for photographs. .
Written 10 February 2020
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I am looking for a hotel that is as close as possible to U Bein Bridge.....Thank you.
HB
Written 11 March 2016
Hi Bunny
Most of the people go there from mandalay as only $5 by taxi and not much to do at the U Being Bridge on top of the bridge itself and a nice monk's monastery where you can see local donors offering food to monks. so I wouldn't be worried if you can't find a hotel too close to the bridge. On agoda or booking com you'll find all you need. Good luck !
Written 12 March 2016
Per la visita al tramonto in barca occorre prenotare in anticipo o si affitta la barca sul momento? Quanto costa?
Must you book the boat ride in advance or can you rent on the spot? How much does it cost?
Written 15 January 2015
Io ho fatto solo la passeggiata sul ponte. . Per la barca non credo sia necessaria la prenotazione perche' ce ne sono moltissime , pero ' accordarsi prima sentendo i costi non guasta Per i prezzi non so ma non penso siano cari . Buona vacanza
Written 16 January 2015
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