Kanchanaburi is a city located at the confluence of the rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai. For most visitors the main sight of interest is the Bridge over the River Kwai (pronounced khwaae as in air), as the start of the infamous World War II Death Railway to Burma (now Myanmar), as well as the many associated museums. There is an increasingly thriving backpacker scene taking advantage of the chilled-out riverside vibe for those that need to get away from Bangkok. Kanchanaburi is also the gateway to the surrounding province of the same name. More foreign visitors are discovering why Thais know it as one of the most beautiful provinces in the country with its easily accessible waterfalls and national parks.
Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi Overview
Get In
- By bus
- By train
- By minivan
- By taxi
- By minibus
Get around
- On foot
- By songthaews (converted pickups)
- By motorbike taxi
- By tuk tuk
- By bicycle
See & Do
- Bridge over the River Kwai
- Death Railway
- World War II: Chongkai War Cemetery, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, JEATH War Museum
- Temples: Don Chedi archeological site, Giant Tree, Kuan Yum, Wat Ban Tham, Wat Tham Sua…
- Sai Yok Noi Falls
- Sai Yok Yai Falls
- Hellfire Pass
- Tiger Temple
- Erawan National Park and Erawan Falls
- Elephant Camp
- Night Market
- River Kwai Park Market
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