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"Typically made of a single bamboo log and one handrail, these traditional 'monkey bridges' across parts of the Mekong Delta require a stooped, monkey-like posture to cross without falling, which is how they got their name; while they vary by town, newer versions are sometimes built of concrete." - Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey Matthews is a writer and editor specializing in all things travel. She has been on staff at Travel + Leisure, Hearst Digital Media, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Afar, covering everything from destination news to travel products. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines