Bamboo bridge

For the western “monkey bridge”, a three-rope scout bridge, see rope bridge.
Cầu tre – bamboo bridge or Cầu khỉ – monkey bridge

A cầu khỉ (“monkey bridge”) in Vietnam is a handmade bamboo or wooden passway across a stream or gully.The “monkey bridge”, as a uniquely Vietnamese traditional symbol, Monkey Bridge.

It is also called a coconut bridge (if made of coconut tree) or bamboo bridge (if made of bamboo). These bridges, with or without handrails, are very difficult and dangerous for those who are not accustomed to them. Those familiar with them have been known to carry on their shoulder 20–50 kg while on the bridge.