Sarasin Bridge in Phuket is almost a tourist attraction
The Sarasin pedestrian bridge is not the most interesting attraction in Phuket, I would even say that not everyone would classify it as a sights at all. Rather, you can come here just for a walk (which is what the locals do), and not for the sake of new experiences. On the bridge you can meet fishermen, families with children, couples in love taking selfies.
Sarasin bridge
The bridge was built in 1967 and for many years it became a link between the island and the land. In 2011, a new bridge (Thepkasattri) was built, as the old one could no longer cope with the current traffic flow. If you have been to Phuket, then you know what congestion there are on the main road. So they decided not to demolish Sarasin and make it a pedestrian one. I am generally impressed by the feature of Thais to make attractions from scratch. There is always something to see, even if it is something simple. True, they say that this bridge was chosen by local suicides, however, I think all bridges have such a fate.
Many times I drove by car and by bus across the road bridge and every time I saw the Sarasin observation deck, where people are walking. This time I specially planned a stop and drove in to see how much you could drive by. Sarasin is not a very wide tiled bridge with lanterns on either side. Two levels, in the center there is an observation deck between two towers. On land, there are makashnits, cafes and shops. That, in fact, is all. You won't be able to see a lot from the viewpoint, because it is not very high: the nearest coast, Phang-Ga Bay, and access to the Adaman Sea.
Parking right in front of the entrance to the Sarasin Bridge
Something is being traded
Sarasin bridge - Sarasin bridge
Phang nga bay
There is even someone swimming here (on the Phuket side)
Fishermen all over the bridge
Two bridges side by side, old and new
Sarasin bridge
Mainland view
On the map
If you are driving from Phuket, then you need to leave the main road in time to the left pocket, even before the road bridge begins. This is clearly visible on the map. From the mainland, if you go, you need to turn left immediately after crossing the bridge and turn around under the bridge. There will be parking immediately after the U-turn.
Pedestrian bridge Sarasin (Old Walking Bridge)
Pedestrian bridge Sarasin (Old Walking Bridge)
The old bridge from Phuket to land was turned into a walking bridge after the construction of a new one. Not a bad place to walk. The point is where the parking lot is.
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The old bridge from Phuket to land was turned into a walking bridge after the construction of a new one. Not a bad place to walk. The point is where the parking lot is.