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Visit
historical sites
in Kanchanaburi
including the Bridge
over the
River Kwai, War
Museum, Allied War
Cemeteries and enjoy
Train
ride on Death Railway
through magnificent
scenery.
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The
magnificent landscape
and charming beauty
of Kanchanaburi
have resulted in
major
tourist attractions
including several
well-known waterfalls,
caves which were
once inhabited
by Neolithic man,
pristine national
parks, tranquil
rivers, virgin forests,
and reservoir. Together,
they offer an intriguing
experience for first-time
or repeat visitors.
Whether its fishing,
rafting,
canoeing, mountain
biking, bird-watching,
star-gazing, golfing,
elephant and jungle
trekking,
or even living in
bamboo rafts, Kanchanaburi
takes pride in offering
them all.
Kanchanaburi is
Thailand's third
largest province,
covering an area
of 19,486 square
kilometers.The provincial
area is mountainous
and borders Myanmar
to the west. The
province
of Kanchanaburi
consists of 13 districts
or Amphoe of which
Amphoe Muang, Amphoe
Sai Yok,
Amphoe Thong Pha
Phum, Amphoe Sangkhlaburi,
Amphoe Tha Muang,
Amphoe Bo Phloi,
and Amphoe Si Sawat
are tourist destinations.
Kanchanaburi is
the site of the
world-famous
Bridge Over The
River Kwae, immortalized
in books and movies,
and is noted for
rugged
natural beauty where
mountains and river
valleys have inspired
development of hydro-electric
power and where
labyrinthine reservoirs
provide further
scenic elements
to the province's
natural beauty.
Beyond the compact
provincial capital,
some 130 kilometers,
and a comfortable
2-hour drive
from Bangkok, where
the Kwae Yai and
the Kwae Noi rivers
unite to form the
Mae Klong River,
Kanchanaburi unfolds
in progressively
arresting scenic
beauty in a landscape
characterized
by several waterfalls,
caves once inhabited
by Neolithic man,
national parks and
tranquil
riverside and reservoir
settings.
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Erawan
National Park
Is the site of
the seven-tiered
Namtok Erawan,
one of Thailands
loveliest
waterfalls,
more...>>
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Khuean
Sinakharindra
National Park
Namtok Huai Mae
Khamin : A major
attraction in
Sri Nakarin National
Park is this lovely
seven-tiered waterfall,
which is conveniently
accessible by
foot via a trial
near the parks
headquarters.
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The
Bridge on the
River Kwai (the
Death Railway
Bridge)
The
bridge spans across
Maenam Khwae Yai
which is a branch
of
Maenam Mae Klong.
During the Japanese
occupation of
Thailand in World
War II, more...>> |
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River
Kwai Cabin
(Suan
Sai Yok) A riverside
resort on the
fabled River Kwai
in Kanchanaburi.
Situated right
in the middle
of jungle-clad
mountains with
a breathtaking
view of
the famous Death
Railway bridge
at Saphan Tham
Krasair. more...>>
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Floating
house
There
are many floating
house among Kwai
river, more...>>
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Sai
Yoke National
Park
Sai Yoke Noi waterfall
and Sai Yoke Yai
waterfall is well
known to the tourists
several years
and to be ranked
one of most incoming
tourists to this
national park
more...>>
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Wat
Wangwiwekaram
The water level
of the lake was
decreased in the
dry season thus,
we can see
old temple, more...>>
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War
Museum
This museum, located
near the River
Kwai Bridge, displays
the collection
of
weapons, |
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The
Jeath War Museum
The name JEATH
is derived from
countries which
engaged in the
WWII
death railway
construction from
1942 to 1945,
which included
Japan ,
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Kanchanaburi
War Cemetery
This is the place
where the remains
of 6,982 POWs
died during the
construction of
the Death Railway
are buried, |
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Namtok
Sai Yok Noi
which is located
104 kilometers
from the town,
flows directly
into Maenam
Khwae Noi, |
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Hell
Fire Pass
This is a part
of the Death Railway
that was constructed
during the Second
World War using
POW labor to cut
through the mountain,
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Sai
Yok National Park
The park covers
approximately
300-square-kilometers
and contains several
interesting caves
and the nation’s
famous Namtok
Sai Yok Yai. |
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Thong
Pha Phum
Is 159 kilometres
north of provincial
capital. Besides
limestone waterfall,
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Khao
Laem Dam
This hydro-electric
dam is situated
on Maenam Khwae
Noi (information
confirmed), 6
kilometres north
of Thong Pha Phum
or 165 kilometers
north
of Kanchanaburi.
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Major
Events
Each year, late
November and/or
early December,
the world famous
bridge
becomes the focal
point of celebrations. |
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