Mon Bridge (Uttamanusorn Bridge / Saphan Mon)
Thailand's longest wooden footbridge (about 445 m), hand-built in the 1980s to link the Thai town with the Mon village across the Songkalia arm of Vajiralongkorn reservoir.
- Category
- Attractions & Landmarks
- Entrance fee
- Free.
- Hours
- Accessible 24h; best light at sunrise. As of 2026, confirm locally.
- Best time
- Cool season Nov-Feb, at sunrise, when monks cross and mist hangs over the lake.
- Time needed
- 45-60 minutes
About Mon Bridge (Uttamanusorn Bridge / Saphan Mon)
Thailand's longest wooden footbridge, hand-built to link the Thai town with the Mon village across the reservoir, and one of the most atmospheric spots in the whole country at dawn. This isn't a staged photo prop, it's a real daily-life bridge that the Mon community actually uses.
The magic is in the timing. Come at sunrise, when monks cross for alms and mist hangs over the lake, and it's genuinely special. Later in the day it loses some of that quiet.
It's a long haul out to Sangkhla Buri, best done as an overnight trip, but for many people this dawn scene alone justifies the journey. Pair it with Wat Wang Wiwekaram nearby.
Highlights
- Thailand's longest wooden footbridge
- A real daily-life crossing for the Mon community
- Monks crossing for alms at sunrise
- Mist over the lake at dawn
- One of the most atmospheric spots in the country
Tips
- Be there at sunrise for monks crossing and mist over the lake
- Plan it as an overnight trip, Sangkhla Buri is a long drive
- Pair it with nearby Wat Wang Wiwekaram
- Tread respectfully, locals use this bridge every day
How to get there
About 215 km NW of Kanchanaburi in Sangkhla Buri; ~4.5-5.5 h by bus or car, usually as an overnight trip. The bridge is a short walk/ride from Sangkhla Buri town.