Monday, June 23, 2014

Tukad Bangkung Bridge Offers Incredible View of Scenery

Tukad Bangkung Bridge is a bridge built in Plaga Village, Petang Sub district, Badung Regency. It takes approximately 1 hour to reach the bridge from Denpasar City. This Tukad Bangkung Bridge is said to be one of the highest bridge in Asia, sixth longest in Indonesia and the longest bridge in Bali. The bridge has a length of 360 meters, width of 9.6 meters and height of 71.14 meters, the construction of the bridge is resistant to earthquakes up to 7 Ritcher Scale.Tukad Bangkung Bridge was inaugurated by the President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on December 19, 2006.

The bridge has the function to replace the old tourist route that connects the streets of Denpasar, Sangeh and Petang. On the way to Tukad Bangkung Bridge visitors would pass interesting tourist attractions such as Sangeh, Tanah Wuk, Petang Village and Nungnung Waterfall, this bridge can also be accessed through the Kintamani route. From the bridge, visitors may see incredible views of green scenery with cool mountain atmosphere. Along the way of the bridge, many small shops are lined up. Having a stop in one of the shop is the right place of seeing the scene of Tukad Bangkung Bridge. Visiting Tukad Bangkung Bridge as one of the highest bridge in Asia is worthy included on the tour destination when visiting Bali.

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