Chua Cau Temple Bridge (Japanese Covered Bridge) in the historic old quarter in Hoi An Vietnam

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Chua Cau or Lai Vien KieuThe bridge was constructed in the early 1600's by the Japanese community, roughly 40 years before they left the city to return to Japan under the strict policy of sakoku enforced by the Tokugawa Shogunate, and renovated in 1986. Today, it's the symbol of Hoi An. Entry is one coupon, but it's possible to cross back and forth several times without meeting a ticket-checker. If your scruples are bothering you, feel free to leave tribute for the pig statue or the dog statue who stand guard at opposite ends of the bridge.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Hoi An Vietnam
Photo credit: © Neil Setchfield / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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