Red Boardwalk Bridge
Red Boardwalk Bridge (also known in Thai as "Red Bridge") is a boardwalk along seashore and tourist attraction in Samut Sakhon province, central Thailand.
It is a red wooden boardwalk created by Samut Sakhon Office of Public Works and Town & Country Planning around 2014, 700 m (2,296 ft) long running along the Bangkok Bay (upper Gulf of Thailand) surrounded by mangrove forest. It has row of bamboo sticks to delay coastal waves and regenerate the natural resources of the sea.[1] [2] [3] The boardwalk is also known as "Dolphin Viewpoint", because in winter (November–December) it is a good location for dolphin watching.[4]
At the entrance there is a Macchanu Shrine, a highly worshiped shrine for local fishermen and there are also many seafood restaurants serving as well there is also bungalow for those who want to stay overnight.
The boardwalk bridge is located in Tambon Phanthai Norasing, Amphoe Mueang Samut Sakhon, province of Samut Sakhon, about 20 km (12 mi) from the main road (Rama II Road).
Along the seashore is a beautifully landscaped suitable for recreation and photography especially during the sunset. It is also close to Bangkok.[4]
References
- ^ Triratanachat, Nathapon. "Red Boardwalk Bridge as a viewpoint near Matchanu Shrine, Samut Sakhon, Thailand". dreamstime.
- ^ Tasty Journey (2020-05-20). "Tastes of the sea ตอนที่ 2" [Tastes of the sea ep2]. PPTV HD (in Thai).
- ^ "สะพานแดง จุดชมปลาโลมา" [Red Bridge Dolphin Viewpoint]. Thailand Tourism Directory (in Thai).
- ^ a b "วิวสวยสุดว้าว! "สะพานแดง" แลนด์มาร์กชมโลมาใกล้กรุง" [Wow view! "Red Bridge" dolphin viewpoint near city]. Manager Daily (in Thai). 2020-09-04.