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The Three Pagoda Pass was a great disappointment, and that dominated my impression. A return visit has, however, confirmed that the town of Sangkhlaburi is charming. It is located on the edge of a reservoir (Vajiralongkorn Lake) at the end of a long and winding road that offers impressive views. Although "only" 225 km from Bangkok (same distance from Bangkok as Hua Hin is) the geography and topography ensure that the journey takes around 4-5 hours as opposed to the less than three hours it takes to reach Hua Hin.
The lake is a reservoir that was created when a dam was built, submerging most of the original Sangkhlaburi village back in 1982. The village and the villagers were moved to higher grounds and that is the Sangkhlaburi one visits today. All what can be seen of the old village today is some temple ruins. During dry season that is. Otherwise, water levels are high so that only the top of a temple wiharn and a temple tower can be seen. A boat trip on the lake to visit these ruins is a must while in Sangkhlaburi
The town is surrounded to the north and east by forest-covered limestone ranges, and the area is among the most picturesque in all of Thailand. Tiny Karen and Mon villages, caves, and plenty of waterfalls can be found.
In town, the most famous landmark is the the 400 meter long wooden bridge Saphan Mon. It is the longest handmade wooden bridge in Thailand. Be careful when crossing the bridge, as it is maintained in a chaotic manner. You need to be careful of your footing.
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