Sangkhlaburi and the lost temples
In the west of Kanchanaburi province, the city of Sangkhlaburi is located in the Sangkhlaburi district of the same name. It lies on the border of Myanmar and is known, among other things, for the longest wooden bridge in Thailand, which lies over the Kao Laem reservoir.
The "Mon Bridge" in Sangkhlaburi
In the district of Sangkhlaburi you will find the village of Nong Lu, which is known for the famous Mon Bridge, the second longest wooden bridge in the world.
Sangkhlaburi is located in a remote part of Kanchanaburi province. The city was originally inhabited by Karen and therefore has beautiful cultural aspects. The region's remoteness contributes to its tranquility and laid-back atmosphere. The city even has the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.
Sangkhlaburi – The gateway to Myanmar
The bridge of Sangkhlaburi – The gateway to Myanmar is a phenomenon. At 850 metres, it is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand (and the second longest in the world). That is already spectacular, but what makes a visit to this gateway to Myanmar so worthwhile is the experience, the experience of being in a part of Thailand that still determines the pace at which it lives.
Reader question: Route from Sangkhlaburi to Umphang.
My question is about the route from Sangkhlaburi to Umphang. Google maps sends me all the way back via Kanchanaburi and then Mae Sot, a journey of about 1000 km. Here go sends me through Myanmar via Mae sot, also about 600km. Only TomTom knows the route by road 1090, about 250 km. How come? Is there something wrong with this route?
