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Prince Souphanouvong's Bridge |
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Khoua Ban Danh Broken Birdge |
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Named after its builder, the 'Red Prince' Souphanouvong (who was
a trained engineer), this 150m-long bridge over the Se Don was
blown up by American bombers in 1968 due to its position on a
supply branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Today most of the
massive concrete supports and a part of the steel span remain
standing. The contrast between heavy war damage and the
peaceful, beautiful setting makes it quite interesting.
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can take a ferry (10,000K) to visit the other side; in dry
months you can just walk across the river.
It is along Rte
23, 10km west of Salavan and then 10km north. If you're
travelling by motorcycle, you can continue on to Toumlan, though
there are lots of missing small bridges, so enquire in Salavan
before attempting this route in the rainy season. Other than the
bridge issue, the road is in good shape the entire way and it's
a remote and beautiful drive following the mountains of the Se
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Song
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Crossing by ferry only for 2 wheels and pedestrians |
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Morning |
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Free |
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15.79142, 106.29168 |
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