Historic Bridge, Don Det - Don Khon—4,000 Islands, Laos
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Ianatlarge
N 13° 57.810 E 105° 55.248
48P E 599457 N 1543882
A French constructed bridge linking two major islands.
Waymark Code: WM11MQZ
Location: Laos
Date Posted: 11/15/2019
Views: 2
This Bridge is known as the "Old French Bridge" as it was built during the French colonial era. From what I can gather—the Bridge was constructed in the 1880s as part of an overall attempt to open Laos to commerce. The Bridge was originally a railroad bridge (there is an abandoned train/tourist attraction on the Don Knon side of the Bridge). The Bridge links the two main islands of the 4,000 Islands: Don Det - Don Khon (Don = island).
Now, the Bridge serves foot and motorbike traffic between the two islands. There is a village on the Don Khon side of the Bridge. From the Bridge, a grand view of the Mekong River can be seen. The Bridge is in good repair. The waymark location is the Bridge centre.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): 4,000 Islands, Laos
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: unnamed road
Water or other terrain spanned: Mekong River
Architect/Builder: unknown
Construction Date: 1880s
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