Wooden Mon Bride is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand. This bridge is like a landmark of Sungklaburi district. Visitors would be amazed from how beautiful this bridge is, and it can become more remarkable when knowing that the bridge was built by the collaboration of residences in this area. When staying here for a little, visitors can also see how Mon people live. This attraction is located in Sangklaburi district, which is next to the west border of Thailand.
This Wooden Mon Bridge is officially named Uttama Nusorn Bridge. It was built in order to connect with Mon village so that people from either side of Songalia River in this area can easily transport to the other side. Due to becoming old-age bridge and safely purpose, at the present any vehicles are not allowed to transport to the other side, but people can still walk over the bridge.
The best time to look around this Wooden Mon Bridge would be from 6 AM – 7 AM, because Mon villagers make merit (give food to monks) at that time. The time recommended is not so hot too walk around also. If visitors would like to see buildings in Mon Style, to eat Mon Food, or to buy souvenirs back home, Mon village across the bridge is the place to go. Note that Wooden Mon Bridge is also a popular place for visitors to enjoy looking at sunrise and sunset at the dam.
This winter, do not miss to experience the romance of the bridge.