[2025 Sangkhla Buri Attraction] Travel Guide for Mueang Badan (Updated Jul)

Wat Wang Wiwekharam (Old) or Wat Luang Pho Uttama is a temple that Luang Pho Uttama, along with Karen and Mon migrants, jointly built in 1953 at Ban Wang Kalang, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province, near the Thai-Burmese border, about 220 kilometers from Mueang Kanchanaburi District. At first, the temple had only a hut, a pavilion, and a hermitage. The name Wat Luang Pho Uttama is the name that the villagers called it. Before, Wat Wang Wiwekharam was located on a high hill called Sam Prasob, which is the point where three rivers, the Songkhla River, the Beekli River, and the Rantee River, flow together. Later, in 1962, the Department of Religious Affairs permitted the use of the name Wat Wang Wiwekharam. At that time, it was named after the original district, Wang Ka-Sangkhla Buri District, but later it was merged into a sub-district before being changed to Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province in 1965. Go read more. If anyone comes to visit and doesn't know the history, there will be a little kid who will come and explain it to you. The snack fee is up to you. #sunken temple #Wat Wang Wiwekharam

Wat Wang Wiwekaram (Old), also known as the Underwater Temple, is a unique tourist attraction located in Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province. This temple was built in 1953 by Luang Por Uttama in collaboration with Mon and Karen villagers. It is situated in an area called "Sam Prasob," where three rivers converge: the Songkalia River, the Beeklee River, and the Ranti River. 🌅 Highlights and Best Visiting Times • During the dry season (March–May): Visitors can walk into the ruins of the temple and admire the remaining Mon-style art inside the underwater temple. • During the rainy season (October–January): You can take a boat ride to view the underwater temple, with parts of the church emerging above the water. 🚤 Travel and Costs • Travel: From Kanchanaburi city, head to Sangkhla Buri District, passing through Khao Laem National Park. Cross the Songkalia Bridge and turn left into the wooden bridge alley. You can then rent a boat near the Mon Bridge to visit the underwater temple. • Boat rental cost: Approximately 300–600 THB for a round trip, which takes about 45 minutes.

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck The underwater temple or Wat Wang Wiwekharam (formerly) which is submerged under water is another tourist attraction in Sangkhlaburi. To visit the underwater temple, you must take a boat, which will be provided by the villagers. Wat Wang Wiwekharam (formerly) or Wat Luang Pho Uttama is a temple that Luang Pho Uttama, along with the Karen and Mon migrants, jointly built in 1953 at Ban Wang Kalang, Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province, near the Burmese border, about 220 meters from Mueang Kanchanaburi District. At first, the temple only had a sala and a monastery. Later, the Khao Laem Dam or Wachiralongkorn Dam was built, which flooded the old Sangkhlaburi District, including this temple, which was submerged for about ten years, leaving only the ruins of the temple. Traveling to visit the underwater temple in each season will vary depending on the water level of the river. During high tide, only the tops of the kuti can be seen. and the monastery only. But if the water is dry, you can walk up to see inside the temple. The boat fare is 80-100 baht per person. It takes about 45 minutes for a round trip. #DaddyMomTakesYouOnATravel #DaddyMomInvitesYouOnATravel #LetsTravel #TravelKanchanaburi #TravelSangkhlaburi

Tour guide brought us to see the rain railway bridge and it was a train that comes from Bangkok and passes by Kanchanaburi. Local shops around the train tracks selling things, food and clothings. The only downside is that are a lot of big stray dogs roaming around and not so Muslim friendly. We have to be very cautious and careful not to aggravate them dogs into following our group.