Thanlyin Bridge, Yangon

#52 among attractions in Yangon

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Thanlyin Bridge is a bridge linking the cities of Thanlyin and Yangon in Myanmar. The bridge crosses the 1-km wide Bago river, about 42 km northeast from the river's confluence with Yangon river. The bridge has a single rail track in the middle, surrounded by a motor roadway on each side. ()

Local name: သန်လျင်တံတားOpened: 31 July 1993 (30 years ago)Length: 7218 ftCoordinates: 16°47'27"N, 96°13'58"E

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Thanlyin Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bogyoke Market, Bogyoke Aung San Stadium, Kandawgyi Lake, Thuwunna Stadium.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport complex
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Reservoir and park with pagoda views
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