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Some sights aren’t for the faint of heart. Bridges in both Vietnam and Myanmar have made Travel and Leisure’s list of world’s scariest bridges…

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The busy streets of Saigon and the Shwedagon pagoda in the heart of Yangon are well documented tourists attractions. But some of the best sights and most unique experiences come where you least expect it. Both Vietnam and Myanmar have been recognizes for their dangerous bridges. While these catwalks may induce goosebumps, they also make for once-in-a-lifetime experiences and great photo ops.
For a brief — and relatively safe — adrenaline rush, check out Travel and Leisure’s choices on your next Journeys Within trip.

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Monkey Bridges, Vietnam

It may seem that only monkeys could make it across traditional monkey bridges—after all, they’re typically made of a single bamboo log and one handrail. However, the name comes from the stooped monkey-like posture you have to maintain when crossing, so as not to plunge into the river below.

Where: Various points across the Mekong Delta at the southern tip of Vietnam.

Stats: These bridges are built by hand by local residents and vary from town to town. Newer ones are made of concrete.

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U Pain Bridge, Myanmar

With no handrails, you’ll want to be extra careful crossing this bridge, especially in the dry season—there’s no lake below to soften the fall. And it’s not exactly brand-new; this 3/4-mile-long teak bridge was built more than 200 years ago. More than 1,000 wooden posts (read: logs)—with roughly four or five feet between each—hold it up.

Where: In Mandalay, connecting opposite banks of Taungthaman Lake

Stats: 3/4 miles long; 15 feet high.

See the full list here: http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/worlds-scariest-bridges

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