Runner
Kaitlin VanDerBas
The Experience
Across the Nam Khan River near the center of this historic city, the bamboo bridge connects to wilderness trails, offering stunning views of the Luang Prabang Mountain Range and ancient temples. “It’s really quite a magical place and one of my favorite runs in Southeast Asia,” VanDerBas says.
Fast Facts
The local community rebuilds the bamboo bridge each year when the water of the Nam Khan River is low in October. The Bridge gets swept away when levels rise during the rainy season from May to September.
Hill Train
Run up the steep steps to nearby Wat Xieng Thong, an ancient temple in Luang Prabang, for spectacular vistas of the city, especially during sunrise or sunset.
Local Fare
Less than 10 minutes from the bamboo bridge, the city’s night market (open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) offers regional specialties like barbecued chicken and sticky rice.
Photographer
Steve Boyle
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