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Sangkhlaburi is a high-altitude city at the end of Thailand, just 25 kilometers from the Burma border. It has the beautiful Vajiralongkorn Lake (Khao Laem), where most travelers take a boat ride, rest, and enjoy the day. Most of the city is covered by dense forests and limestone ranges. Sangkhlaburi is mostly visited by Thais for a weekend getaway but it is also a great place for tourists who want to see real Thailand.
Sunken Temple and Temple Wat Mon are the two unique and spectacular temples that should be a must-visit in Sangkhlaburi. It is a culturally diverse area with Karen, Mon, Thai, and Burmese settlers. A lot of Burmese residents face inequality issues because they are not Thai citizens, but still, everyone manages to live cooperatively. The weather is cool because of the high altitude and presence of the Vajiralongkorn Lake, which adds an increased charm to this destination. It is divided into the 'town center' and 'Mon village', both of which are connected by the second longest hand-made bridge in the world, the 'wooden bridge'. A seven hours journey from Bangkok will get you to this stunning beauty. Sangkhlaburi remains one of the favorite tourist attractions of Thailand.