0355 - Myanmar, Amarapura: U-Bein bridge, the angle of the bridge

Myanmar, Amarapura: U-Bein bridge, the angle of the bridge.

South of Amarapura lies the U-Bein bridge. The bridge is 1,2 km long and was ordered by the mayor of Amarapura, U Bein, in the 19th century. It was built with teak wood from Inwa (Ava). You will need about 15 minutes to cross the bridge if you don't stop at the resthouse build on it.