Aug 2, 2018 · Across the turbid waters of the Mekong River, in eastern Cambodia, runs a long rickety bamboo bridge connecting the river island of Koh Pen, that sits in the middle of Mekong, to the river’s western banks where lies Cambodia’s sixth largest city—Kampong Cham.

Dec 17, 2024 · Rebuilt annually after the rainy season, the Bamboo Bridge emerges as the Mekong River subsides, typically around late December. Stretching a remarkable 3,000 feet, this architectural feat is constructed entirely from 50,000 sticks of bamboo, linking Cambodia’s sixth-largest town with Koh Paen, home to over 1,000 families.

Aug 8, 2019 · Stretching some 1 km across the turgid waters of the Mekong, the bridge connects Koh Pen island with mainland Kampong Cham’s western bank. Made completely of bamboo, it’s strong and wide enough to carry a small car (we saw a …

The Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge is distinguished by its unique architecture, elegantly connecting the city center to the island of Koh Paen in the heart of the Mekong.

The Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge, known as the world’s longest of its kind, connects Kampong Cham to Koh Paen Island. Located just south of Kampong Cham city, Koh Paen sits in the middle of the Mekong River and is famous for this impressive 1km long bamboo bridge, which is rebuilt each year by the local community.

The Bamboo Bridge in Kampong Cham is a remarkable seasonal structure that spans the Mekong River in Cambodia. This unique bridge is constructed every year during the dry season when the water levels are low enough to support its foundation.

Phnom Penh, April 3, 2024 – The Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge, also known as the Koh Pen Bridge, was once the world's longest bamboo bridge, stretching an impressive 1 kilometer (3,280 feet) across the Mekong River in Cambodia. It connected …

Apr 2, 2024 · Located on the southern side of the city of Kampong Cham, Koh Paen Island (or Koh Pen) sits in the middle of the Mekong River and was once very famous for its 1km long bamboo bridge linking the island to the mainland.

The Bamboo Bridge in Kampong Cham is a seasonal pedestrian and vehicular bridge made almost entirely out of bamboo. It connects the town of Kampong Cham with the island of Koh Paen in the Mekong River and is a unique and popular attraction for tourists visiting Cambodia.

The Bamboo Bridge of Kampong Cham Kampong Cham province is home to a truly unique feat of engineering and community spirit: the annual construction of a massive bamboo bridge across the Mekong River.