Chushul Chakzam, Iron suspension footbridge near Lhasa, Tibet, China.
The Chushul Chakzam spans across the Yarlung Tsangpo river with a central section extending 140 meters between supporting structures.
Built in 1430 by Thang Tong Gyalpo, this bridge held the record for the longest unsupported span in the world at the time of its completion.
The Chaksam Chuwori monastery, established in 1444 at the bridge's southern end, collected tolls and housed 100 monks before the Cultural Revolution.
The bridge's deteriorating condition in the 1860s led to the establishment of ferry services upstream, which continued operations until 1959.
The southern bridgehead rests on Chowuri mountain, where Buddhist masters performed meditation practices during the 8th century.
GPS coordinates: 29.32731,90.68599
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:35
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