Wat Wang Wiwekaram
9 kilometres from the town is the famous Wang Wiwekaram
Temple, diocese of the revered Uttama Abbot. Near here,
tourists may rent low cost accommodations at Sangkhlaburi cottages
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Wat Wang Wiwekaram
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Wat Wang Wiwekram
This extensive temple on the southern outskirts
of Sangkhlaburi edges the 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 including tribal folko and Burmese.
Mon bridge
It is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand linking
Sangkhla Buri and Mon Villages. The bridge overlooks a scenic landscape
and offers and opportunity to see local peoples way of life.
Three Pagodas Pass
22 kilometers from Sangkhla Buri, the three miniature
pagodas are memorials of an important route of the troops during the
wartime of the Ayutthaya period. It also marks the rugged Thai-Myanmar
border and is the site of a small thriving border marker. Visitors are
allowed to enter the neighbouring Burmese settlement.
Ta Kian Thong Waterfall
Many tiered beautiful waterfall is about 250 kilometres from Kanchanaburi
town . Travelling on Sangkhlaburi-Three Pagodas Pass route and turn
right about 10 kilometres, then go on foot for 40 minutes to the
waterfall.
Sangkhlaburi Forest Tours
Certain Kanchanaburi travel agents offer elephant-trekking and rafting
tours in immediate vicinity of Sangkhlaburi. Visitors are advised to
contact either local travel agents or the Kanchanaburi Tourist
Information office for current details, since the tours are not always
conducted on a daily basis.
Kroeng Kra Via Waterfall
A little beautiful waterfall is located near Thong Pha Phum - Sangkhlaburi
road, about 32 kilometres from Thong Pha Phum or 190 kilometres from
Kanchanaburi town.
Dai Chong Thong Waterfall
Located near Kroeng Kravia Waterfall , on the same route, and the left
turn about 2 kilometres. It's a rather big waterfall which run
into the lake of Khao Laem Dam.
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