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Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi is a historically significant and naturally beautiful province northwest of Bangkok, home to the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai and the Death Railway, built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II, as well as outstanding natural landscapes of waterfalls, national parks, tiger temples and the beautiful River Kwai. For those seeking historical depth alongside natural beauty, Kanchanaburi provides a profoundly moving and scenically outstanding Thai experience.

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Elect's take

"Kanchanaburi is a destination that combines genuine historical significance with outstanding natural beauty. The JEATH War Museum and the Death Railway are deeply moving experiences and the surrounding national park landscapes are beautiful."

The Bridge on the River Kwai and the Death Railway represent one of the most significant and moving war history experiences in Southeast Asia. The JEATH War Museum provides an excellent and respectful account of the construction of the railway and the suffering of the Allied prisoners of war. The Erawan National Park, approximately 70 kilometres north, has one of the most beautiful multi-tiered waterfall systems in Thailand, the turquoise emerald green pools of Erawan Falls providing outstanding swimming in a jungle setting. The River Kwai provides beautiful boat trips and floating raft house accommodation experiences.

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How to get there

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Airports
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)
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Rail
Kanchanaburi, Nam Tok (Death Railway)
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Kanchanaburi is approximately 2.5 hours from Bangkok by road or rail. The Death Railway provides a beautiful and historically significant scenic journey from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok.

What to expect

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Bridge on the River Kwai

One of Southeast Asia's most significant and moving Second World War heritage sites.

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JEATH War Museum

An excellent and respectful account of the Death Railway and Allied prisoners of war.

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Erawan Falls

One of Thailand's most beautiful waterfall systems with emerald green swimming pools.

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Death Railway

A historically significant scenic railway journey through beautiful jungle and mountain scenery.

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River Kwai

Beautiful boat trips and unique floating raft house accommodation on the river.

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Erawan National Park

Outstanding jungle and waterfall scenery in a beautiful national park north of the town.


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