Three Pagodas Pass
…This pass is located approximately 240 kilometers from the city or 22 kilometers from Sangkhlaburi. The 3 miniature pagodas are memorials of the important routing of a strategic military for both Thai and Burmese. However, it is currently a small border market. The three miniature pagodas are memorials to the traditional invasion route favored by Burmese soldiers during the Ayatthaya period (1350-1767). Visitors wishing to visit Myanmar are advised to obtain a pass, which allows visitors to visit Burmese settlements from Sangkhlaburi Immigration Office, but foreigners can’t get stamp or extend new visa. Foreign Tourists have to pay 10 US.$ to Burmese to get in Myanmar. The border opens between 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m., according to depending on the political situation.
Mon Bridge
…Also known locally as “Uttamanuson Bridge”, the bridge links Sangkhlaburi market and Mon villages. Thailand’s longest wooden bridge, it is 850 meters long and crosses Songkalia River. In addition, it is a famous viewpoint from which to admire the merging point of three rivers, Songkalia, Bikhli and Ranti.
Wat Wang Wiwekaram
…The temple situated near Mon Bridge, approximately 225 kilometers away from Kanchanaburi town. This extensive temple on the southern outskirts of Sangkhlaburi edges on Khao Laem reservoir. The complex is constructed in an unusual mix of Thai, Indian, and Burmese Buddhist architectural styles, and the abbot ‘Luang Pho Uttama’ is highly revered among local people, Thai, Karen, Mon, including tribal folk and Burmese.
Muang Badan (Underwaterworld)
…this is the Ole Wangwiwegaram Temple, which was sunk in the lake from the construction of Vachiralongkorn Dam in 1979. Luang Pho Uttama, the Chief Monk of the temple rebuilt the New Wangwiwegaram Temple on the bank of river in Amphoe Sangkhlaburi. So, the ole temple becomes to the underwaterworld, wonderful architecture and beautiful nature surrounding. It would appear the old temple up in dry season, ebbing waters in the reservoir. To get to the underwaterworld (Muang Badan), approximately 1-2 hrs. by boat or house boat from Sangkhlaburi town along Songkalia River.
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