When travelling in and around Kanchanaburi, visitors have plenty of choices to enjoy fascinating days out. Most choose to explore the province’s natural gems; such as, the national parks with their stunning waterfalls; others take time to see the cultural, historical or architectural sites. But one little town that offers the best blend of everything is the idyllic little destination of Sangkhlaburi. This faraway border region which for centuries has linked Thailand and Myanmar can be found approximately 360 km from Bangkok or 230 km from Kanchanaburi’s urban centre.
These are long distances, so you face an epic drive to the Sangkhlaburi district, even from Kanchanaburi town itself. So this rather remote destination tends to attract only the most determined of travellers. But those who do come consider it well worth the trip. For while the road itself is long, it certainly is not a tiresome journey. The route is wonderfully scenic and there are many chances to enjoy the unique cultures and attractions along the way.
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The famous Mon Bridge
The people of Sangkhlaburi are made up of various ethnic groups, including the Mon, Burmese and certain Karen groups. And though many visitors find that the locals can converse in Thai, and all have irrepressible Siamese smiles, many of them are not Thai citizens; or have only recently been given Thai citizenship or ID cards. So the area is a melting pot of different cultures with Sangkhlaburi being home to the kingdom’s largest groups of ethnic communities.
Some 40 years ago, the valley in which Sangkhlaburi lies was home to the local Mon community. But after the construction of the Vajiralongkorn Dam (also known as Khao Laem Dam) in 1984, much of the village was submerged under water, and what remained became separated into two parts. These two halves of the town were later linked by what has become Sangkhlaburi’s most famous feature, the wooden Mon Bridge initiated by Luangpho Uttama – the Kingdom’s most revered Mon monk. The bridge is known to the locals as Mon Bridge or Uttamanusorn Bridge and is now a famous symbol of the region. With its 400-metre-long span, it is said to be the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.
But the bridge is not all the town boasts. Being one of the few places in Thailand where three rivers converge (the Songkhalia and Biklie Rivers run all the way down from Myanmar while the Runti River flows from Uthai Thani in central Thailand), this really is a picturesque place to visit and every walk offers travellers a different vista to enjoy. Regular visitors say that the best views can by enjoyed from the Samprasob Resort near to where the three rivers meet.
But there are lots of other things to enjoy if you are planning a trip to the town. Here are some of the highlights:
When travelling in and around Kanchanaburi, visitors have plenty of choices to enjoy fascinating days out. Most choose to explore the province’s natural gems; such as, the national parks with their stunning waterfalls; others take time to see the cultural, historical or architectural sites. But one little town that offers the best blend of everything is the idyllic little destination of Sangkhlaburi. This faraway border region which for centuries has linked Thailand and Myanmar can be found approximately 360 km from Bangkok or 230 km from Kanchanaburi’s urban centre.These are long distances, so you face an epic drive to the Sangkhlaburi district, even from Kanchanaburi town itself. So this rather remote destination tends to attract only the most determined of travellers. But those who do come consider it well worth the trip. For while the road itself is long, it certainly is not a tiresome journey. The route is wonderfully scenic and there are many chances to enjoy the unique cultures and attractions along the way.IG-A-Destination-O_Sangkhlaburi_009-OldMonBridge (640x480)The famous Mon BridgeThe people of Sangkhlaburi are made up of various ethnic groups, including the Mon, Burmese and certain Karen groups. And though many visitors find that the locals can converse in Thai, and all have irrepressible Siamese smiles, many of them are not Thai citizens; or have only recently been given Thai citizenship or ID cards. So the area is a melting pot of different cultures with Sangkhlaburi being home to the kingdom’s largest groups of ethnic communities.
Some 40 years ago, the valley in which Sangkhlaburi lies was home to the local Mon community. But after the construction of the Vajiralongkorn Dam (also known as Khao Laem Dam) in 1984, much of the village was submerged under water, and what remained became separated into two parts. These two halves of the town were later linked by what has become Sangkhlaburi’s most famous feature, the wooden Mon Bridge initiated by Luangpho Uttama – the Kingdom’s most revered Mon monk. The bridge is known to the locals as Mon Bridge or Uttamanusorn Bridge and is now a famous symbol of the region. With its 400-metre-long span, it is said to be the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.
But the bridge is not all the town boasts. Being one of the few places in Thailand where three rivers converge (the Songkhalia and Biklie Rivers run all the way down from Myanmar while the Runti River flows from Uthai Thani in central Thailand), this really is a picturesque place to visit and every walk offers travellers a different vista to enjoy. Regular visitors say that the best views can by enjoyed from the Samprasob Resort near to where the three rivers meet.
But there are lots of other things to enjoy if you are planning a trip to the town. Here are some of the highlights:
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