U Bein Bridge
ဦးပိန်တံတား
A teak bridge spanning about 1.2 km across Taungthaman Lake, built around 1850. It is said to be the world's longest teak bridge, and its sunset silhouettes are Mandalay's signature image.
U Bein Bridge is located in the ancient town of Amarapura, about 11 km south of Mandalay. Around 1850, the mayor U Bein built it from teak salvaged from the old royal palace. It is about 1.2 km long, with more than 1,000 wooden pillars, and it is one of the oldest and longest teak bridges in the world. Monks and villagers cross it at dawn and dusk. At sunset, you can rent a small boat on the lake to photograph people on the bridge and the sun setting behind it, for about 15,000–20,000 kyat. At the east end of the bridge, you can visit temples and weaving workshops in Amarapura. Nearby, Mahagandayon Monastery is where you can watch monks line up for their morning meal. Some of the bridge's pillars are aging, so watch your step.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mahagandayon Monastery
- Pahtodawgyi (Amarapura)
- Snake Pagoda (Paleik)
- Sagaing Hill
- Mahamuni Pagoda
- U Min Thonze Pagoda
- Shwe In Bin Monastery
- Inwa (Ava)