🌉 Sipatan Bamboo Hanging Bridge in Bohol: Swing, Sway, and Snap That Shot

Last Updated: September 21, 2017

📍 Location: Sitio Sipatan, Sevilla, Bohol
🪵 Material: Woven bamboo deck, reinforced with steel cables
💰 Entrance Fee: Php20.00 (used for bridge maintenance)
🕒 Best Time to Visit: Morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and crowd
📸 Instagrammable? Definitely—with a splash of adrenaline!

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🌿 A Swinging Experience on Bohol's Iconic Twin Bamboo Bridge

Photo take in 2013

The Sipatan Twin Hanging Bridge in Sevilla, Bohol was originally built to serve a practical purpose—helping locals transport produce across the Sipatan River. But what began as a modest crossing has evolved into one of Bohol’s quirkiest tourist attractions.

🛤️ Not Just Bamboo Anymore

Photo take in 2016

The bridge, which spans almost 40 meters, was once made purely of bamboo and rope. But due to safety concerns (and maybe a few too many wobbly knees), it’s now reinforced with steel cables. The woven bamboo slats still form the deck, and yes—they’re surprisingly sturdy.

"Believe it or not, the bridge may look fragile, but it can hold a lot of weight. Still, it sways and bounces as you walk, giving it that ‘jungle adventure’ feel!"

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🧗‍♀️ My Adrenaline-Fueled Walk Across

📸 Photos taken in 2013: My first time crossing, I just had to mess with my friends. I started jumping and swaying the bridge, making them scream and grip the rails like their lives depended on it. 😂

📸 Photos taken in 2016: Went back with my family. This time, no teasing. The bridge had already become more tourist-friendly—with better safety, cleaner surroundings, and more organized crowd flow:

• One bridge to cross
• The other to return

🚶‍♀️ Pro Tip: The bridge sways less when fewer people are crossing, so if you’re scared, let the others go first.

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🌊 View from the Bridge

As you walk across, look down and admire the clear waters of the Sipatan River. Unlike many rivers in urban areas, this one is clean and serene. It’s a refreshing sight—and sound—beneath your feet.

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🛍️ Cheap Pasalubong Finds

At the far end of the bridge, you’ll find souvenir stalls selling local items. When I visited in 2016, most were already closing, but we still managed to grab some goodies. Their prices?

🛒 Way cheaper than city souvenir shops. Great for budget travelers!

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🤔 Fear Factor or Fun Challenge?

The Bamboo Hanging Bridge is not just a crossing—it's an experience. Some tourists laugh, others scream or crawl across (we witnessed that too!). But everyone leaves with a story.

"One tourist was cursing and screaming the whole way—she nearly crawled just to cross. But hey, she made it. And so will you!"