Most Beautiful Bridges in the World

Completed in 1986, Tinsulanonda Bridges was the final link in the highway system linking the southern Thai provinces with the rest of the country. It was named in honour of the former Prime Minister, General Prem Tinsulanonda, one of the most respected statements in modern Thai history, having been influential in establishing the foundations of the economic and political stability of Thailand. It is also the longest concrete bridge in Thailand, being close to 3000 meters in length. read more »

One of the main bridges in the Malaysian federal administrative capital of Putrajaya, the Seri Wawasan Bridge was constructed to link Precinct 8 and the Mixed Development Precinct in the Core Island. Opened in 16 April 2003, it has become one of the icons that leave a huge impression for those visit Putrajaya, partly due to its highly visible location. Nonetheless, the Seri Wawasan Bridge is also a beautiful sight, with its appearance that resembles a cable-stayed bridge making it stand out among other bridges. read more »

One of the longest suspension bridges in the world with a length of 3911 meters (12,831 ft), the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is considered as one of Japan's greatest engineering feat. It acts as a link between the city of Kobe and Iwaya, with construction taking 12 years, from 1986 to 1998. Apart from its fine architecture, the Akashi Kaikyo Suspension Bridge is also designed to be resistant to earthquakes and harsh sea currents, as evidenced by how it withstood the effects of the Kobe earthquake in 1995. read more »

Kintai Bridge is Iwakuni's most significant landmark. It is completely made up of wood, without the use of any nails. Its design is a combination of bold arches and massive stone pillars crossing the Nishiki River. read more »

The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Tokyo Port, connecting Tokyo and Odaiba. Completed in 1993, it extends to 570m in length and carries three lines of transportations, and is one of the most famous bridges in Japan. The bridge features a bright white hue, chosen to accent the Tokyo skyline as seen from Odaiba, while being illuminated by lamps of three different colours (red, white and green) every night. read more »

Khaju Bridge is arguably the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the Persian Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 C.E. read more »

Rama VIII Bridge is a notable tourist attraction in Bangkok, Thailand. This 2.45km long bridge was officially opened on September 20, 2002 and it spans the Chao Phraya River. read more »

The Rainbow Bridge, located next to the Ciyou Temple, connects Song Shan and Rao He. It is preferred to visit the Rainbow Bridge in the evening or when night falls as the lights that shimmer along the bridge will make it look even more enchanting than usual. A perfect place to bring your other half here, holding her hands and take a stroll down to Raohe Street Night Market would be the most romantic thing to do. read more »

Tower Bridge (built 1886-1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London. read more »

The River Kwai Bridge Festival is celebrated in late November and early December annually, where visitors will get to learn more about the history of the Death Railway, the Hellfire Pass and the bridge on River Kwai. There will be various cultural performances and reenactments of the horrifying tales of the WWII, as well as a remembrance ceremony and rituals to pay respects to those who lost their lives at the bridge. There is also a fair that provides great shopping opportunities and also sells local foods and sweets. read more »

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. read more »

The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado, within a 360-acre (150 ha) theme park. The bridge deck hangs 955 feet (291 m) above the Arkansas River, and held the record of highest bridge in the world from 1929 until 2001, when it was surpassed by the Liuguanghe Bridge in China. It is a suspension bridge with a main span of 938 feet (286 m). read more »

The Tokyo Gate Bridge is the magnificent work of modern architecture that sits over Tokyo Bay in Koto, Tokyo Japan. Over 2600m long and over 87m tall, it is said to look like two dinosaurs facing each other and has been nicknamed the 'Dinosaur Bridge'. Its design was thoughtful and intricate, having to accommodate to both air and sea traffic height limitations. read more »

The Bloukrans Bridge is an arch bridge located near Nature's Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. Constructed between February 1980 and June 1983, the bridge stands at a height of 216m above the Bloukrans River. Its central span is 272m and the bridge is 451m in length in total. read more »

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, also known as the “Coathanger”, is situated between the Sydney Central Business District and the North Shore (Dawes and Milsons point), in full view of the Sydney Opera House. Many movies have featured this bridge therefore it deserves a visit and have your photos taken. According to the Guinness World Records, it is the world's widest long-span bridge. read more »

The Bixby Creek Bridge is a magnificent structure that many visitors consider to be one of the most beautiful bridges. It reaches over 260 feet high, stretches 700 feet long and used 600000 pounds of reinforcing steel to build. The bridge served as an excellent transport aid as people were otherwise cut off from the other side. read more »

The Széchenyi Lánchíd, also known as the Chain Bridge, connects Buda and Pest in Hungary. It is one of the country's most iconic landmarks and historical monuments as it opened in 1849 and bears a rich history. The Széchenyi Lánchíd suspends over the Danube River and measures 375 metres in length. read more »

The Chapel Bridge and Water Tower mark the upper end of the medieval bridgehead city of Lucerne where the waters of Lake Lucerne flow into River Reuss. The Chapel Bridge is one of the world’s oldest wooden bridges dating back to the middle of the 14th century, but it was rebuilt true to its original after a fire broke out in 1993 that destroyed most of the bridge. Along with the bridge, an octagonal 43 metres tall Water Tower was built. read more »

The Ampera Bridge, or Jembatan Ampera in Bahasa Indonesia, is a cornerstone of the efficiency of transport in the city of Palembang. Before this bridge was constructed, people who wanted to get to the other side of the city needed to take a boat or a ship. The journey would take a very long time, and the transport was inefficient. read more »

Commonly known as the most beautiful natural harbour in the world, Sydney Harbour boasts 240 kilometres of shoreline, encompassing approximately 54 square kilometers of water. The area contains large tracts of parklands, reserves and gardens, making it a great spot to explore and enjoy a picnic. The Sydney Harbour Bridge can also be seen here, being the main crossing of Sydney Harbour. read more »

The Sydney Harbour Kayaks provides visitors the chance to either go on a tour or buy/rent a kayak. With a highly passionate team, visitors can be assured that to enjoy the experience of kayaking. Beyond kayaking, Sydney Harbour Kayaks also provides several tours to let visitors learn about the different areas that they are paddling through. read more »

Set in the Rocks precinct in the original Campbell's Storehouses, Waterfront Restaurant offers diners one of the finest harbour front dining positions in Sydney. Here, diners can enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House. Exuding the grandeur and charm of the past with its setting, Waterfront matches this with its exquisitely crafted cuisine, featuring fresh Australian cuisine well designed by its team of dedicated chefs. read more »

Europabrücke, or Europe's bridge, is a 777-metre (2,549 ft) long bridge spanning the 657-metre (2,156 ft) Wipp valley just south of Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria. The A13 Brenner Autobahn (and European route E45) passes over this bridge, above the Sill River, forming part of the main route from western Austria to Italy via South Tyrol across the Alps. It is also part of the main route between southeastern Germany and northern Italy. read more »

The Xiluo Bridge is composed of 31 beautiful arches and it used to be the longest bridge in the Far East. It was formerly an old narrow-gauge railway used to transport sugar canes which was later removed in 1971. However, the bridge still acts as an important transportation link. read more »