U Bein Bridge, Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura, Myanmar

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U Bein bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake, near Amarpura. The kms bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teak wood bridge in the world. Situated 11 kms south of Mandalay, Amarapura is one of Myanmar’s former capitals. It was built by King Bodawpaya in 1783 and served as the centre of power until 1857, when the capital moved to Mandalay. The bridge was built from wood reclaimed from the former Royal Palace in Inwa and features 1,086 pillars.

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Location: Sunset at U Bein bridge, Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura, Myanmar
Photo credit: © Glenn Lenton / Alamy / Afripics
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