Mon Bridge ::
Also known locally as Uttamanuson Bridge, the bridge links Sangkhla Buri and Mon villages. It is Thailand's longest wooden bridge which is 850 meters long and crosses Songkaria river. In addition, it is a famous viewpoint from which to admire the merging point of three rivers, Songkaria, Bikhli and Ranti.
Dai Chong Thong Waterfall (Namtok Dai Chong Thong) ::
This is a rather big waterfall, situated near Kroeng Krawia Waterfall, which flows into the lake of the Khao Laem Dam.
Kroeng Krawia Waterfall (Namtok Kroeng Krawia) ::
This roadside waterfall, 32 kilometres north of Thong Pha Phum, is often visited by passers-by. The water cascades down a limestone rock face under shady trees. It is most beautiful during the rainy season.
Takhian Thong Waterfall (Namtok Takhian Thong) ::
This multi-tiered waterfall is located approximately 250 kilometers from town. To get there, travel along the route to the Three Pagodas Pass, then turn left at the junction and go on for 10 kilometers and take another 40-minute walk to the falls. Visitors are advised to use a four-wheeled drive car due to the road conditions.
Three Pagodas Pass ::
This pass is located approximately 240 kilometers from the city or 22 kilometers from Sangkhla Buri. This rugged Thai-Burmese border was once a strategic military route for both the 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 Ayutthaya period (1350-1767). Visitors wishing to visit Myanmar are advised to obtain a pass, which allows visitors to visit Burmese settlements from Sangkhla Buri Immigration Office. A Fee of US$10 is applied. The border opens between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., depending on the political situation.
Wang Wiwekaram Temple (Wat Wang Wiwekaram) ::
This extensive temple on the southern outskirts of Sangkhla Buri 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, including tribal folk and Burmese.
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