Kanchanaburi is the town which is located just nearly 150 kilometres away from the big city Bangkok. This is one of the popular destinations for both Thais and foreigners looking for a remote place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Filled with breathtaking landscapes and natural alluring beauty, you will find it easy to find a perfect accommodation to stay and relax at the same time. Don't forget to visit some must-visit attractions of Kanchanaburi and take some awesome photos.
Back in 1942, during World War 2, the Japanese army wanted to connect Thailand and Myanmar to facilitate onward moves into its final destination - India & decrease the reliance on sea transport. The rail bridge was built and named as Death Bridge due to thousands of prisoners' death of War during its construction.
Joining in the Burma-Thai Railway will definitely help you gain an insight into Thailand's history when crossing the Bridge on the River Kwai (Death Railway Bridge). In addition, this train journey will offer you amazing views of the simple life of a few villages, the rice fields, the tranquil river and banana plants.
To learn more about the involvement of Japan in World War II in Thailand, you should pay a visit to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. With two-storey museum which is located in front of the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, this museum shows a great mix of historical facts with a historical timeline to read, the video to watch and the extensive models.
Erawan Waterfall is renowned as one of the most majestic waterfalls in Thailand. Situated in Tenasserim Hills range of Kanchanaburi Province, this is home of the 7-tiered Erawan Falls with emerald green ponds. Walking from the 1st waterfall up to the last, you will feel the different impressive beauty of each fall and remember to wear the proper shoes to avoid slipperily.
Elephants World which is located outside the town of Kanchanaburi is one of the popular self-supporting Environmental Conservation Organizations in Thailand which cares for elephants. You will see these gentle and beautiful elephants free roam on this property and they have incredibly well behaved. You can make rice balls, cut grass and feed them by hand and one highlight is the mud bath and washes off on the elephants' bodies in the river.
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Kanchanaburi Quick Facts
The mountainous Kanchanaburi covers an area of nearly 19,473 square kilometres and is known as the 3rd largest province in Thailand
Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar to the west, Nakhon Pathom and Suphan Buri provinces to the east, Uthai Thani and Tak provinces to the north and Ratchaburi province to the south
The population of Kanchanaburi as the whole was more than 63,699 people in 2018
There are three main industries in this are which are sugar, jewellery and agricultural products
The main ethnic minorities who inhabit in Kanchanaburi are Mon and Karen
Although travellers can visit Kanchanaburi all-year-round, the best time to visit this unspoiled destination is between November and February which has the cooler weather of the year. The hottest time of the year is in March and April when the average temperature is around 38 degrees celsius.
Bridge on the River Kwai (Death Railway Bridge)
Bridge on the River Kwai (Death Railway Bridge)
Bridge on the River Kwai (Death Railway Bridge)
Burma-Thai Railway
Burma-Thai Railway
Burma-Thai Railway
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
Erawan Waterfall
Erawan Waterfall
Erawan Waterfall
Elephants World
Elephants World
Elephants World
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