This hundred-year-old wooden bridge, spanning the rice paddies in the Khon Buri district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, is said to have been repaired and renovated by several generations over the course of a century. Hence its name. It's quite long (I didn't walk to the end) and was built to facilitate crossing the fields after the harvest. I must admit I was somewhat disappointed. Firstly, because the bridge was in poor condition when I visited in May 2022 (though this might have been due to the two years of COVID), and secondly, because the scenery didn't particularly impress me. However, I believe it's a photogenic spot after the rice has been transplanted and in the following weeks, when the sky is reflected in the water of the rice paddies, especially at sunrise and sunset when the light is soft. Early May, when I was there, meant the rice harvest was imminent; it was definitely not the best time to visit. I believe there are two harvests a year, but I can't tell you exactly which month is the best for harvesting.

The hundred-year-old wooden bridge is located in the Khonburi district, 80 kilometers from the city of Nakhon Ratchasima. I don't think there's easy access to public transportation, but perhaps the bus between Nakhon Ratchasima and Sa Keo on Route 4040 could drop you off about 500 meters from the bridge.

How to get there

How do I get to the 100-year-old wooden bridge? The 100-year-old wooden bridge is located in the Khonburi district, 80 kilometers from the city of Nakhon Ratchasima. I don't think there's a direct public transport connection, but perhaps the bus between Nakhon Ratchasima and Sa Keo runs along Route 4040 and stops about 500 meters from the bridge.