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Tourism Dries Up at Popular Myanmar Bridge Under Coronavirus Restrictions

2020-12-14

The U Bein Bridge is the world’s longest teakwood footbridge. During normal times, it’s a magnet for visitors to Myanmar’s ancient capital, Mandalay.

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