The Spean Kazuna Bridge was built and paid for by the Japanese and remains the only bridge across the Mekong River in Cambodia.
The giant modern structure that serves as the linkage between the two sides of the river has not only improved the flow of goods but has also allowed the city to become the stopping off point for tourists interested in traveling to eastern Cambodia. It has revitalized economic activity, driven in part by the agricultural activity and a booming rubber market
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Getting There
The Spean Kazuna Bridge is best accessed from the traffic circle in town or from the connecting staircases near the banks of the Mekong.
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Need to Know
- What is it: A modern, Japanese-built bridge.
- When to go: Anytime. The bridge can also be viewed from the banks of the Mekong over a cool drink at one of the local restaurants.
- Nearest town: Spean Kazuna is located in Kampong Cham, which is around 2-3 hours north of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
- Don’t miss: The sheer size of the bridge itself.
- Trivia: Since the construction of the Spean Kazuna economic activity to Kampong Cham has increased thanks to the increased flow of people, agriculture, and rubber.
- Open Hours: 24 hours
- Entrance fee: Free