Monkey Bridges – Various Towns, Vietnam

Rare bridges identified locally as cầu khỉ’ or monkey bridges are found in various corners of Vietnam. As the name suggests, the bridges may only be suitable for monkeys. At a glance, most of the bridges look like they can fall apart anytime. The locals, however, have mastered the art of crossing these fragile, slippery bridges made from bamboo stalks or wood and ropes to cross gullies and streams. A visitor trying to navigate these bridges that may or may not have handrails will probably end up in a hospital bed with severe injuries.