Places like Kanchanaburi

Places like Kanchanaburi by Knopferl.

 

Kanchanaburi is a place that has arranged something for all types of travelers. With various museums, historical park, death railway and war cemeteries, the place can easily attract history seekers. Kanchanaburi city was only two hours from Bangkok. It took me more than six hours to reach my final destination at the far end of Kanchanaburi Province. Kanchanaburi is most famous for the Bridge over the River Kwai and death railway, and many people visit the town for that reason alone. However, there is much more to Kanchanaburi than its bridge: the stunning surrounding countryside is great for exploring on a motorbike or a bicycle and the town itself has a very relaxed atmosphere. Kanchanaburi, where it stands on the banks of the Mae Khlong River, at a point where it separates into the Kwai Noi and the Kwai Yai. Where merely about 2 and a half hours from Bangkok. Kanchanaburi feels more like what I’m used to – what I’m comfortable with. Being a history buff, this suits my fancy. Kanchanaburi has many tourist attractions including the word-famous bridge over The river kwae and several well known waterfalls, caves, forests, rivers and dam. Therefore, tourist can have many kind of activity at Kanchanaburi such as mountain biking, rafting, fishing, play golf, junkle trekking and living in bamboo raft. Kanchanaburi is a very nice quite place for visitors. Almost all visitors stayed at cheap guesthouses or raft houses along the River Kwai. Kanchanaburi is a mere two hour drive West of Bangkok, and there are many good reasons to visit even if you have little interest in sombre memorials and cemeteries. There is the fat lazy river upon which disco barges ply their trade on weekend nights, and the soft adventure of trekking in national parks with fantastic waterfalls. Kanchanaburi province is filled with jungle clad hills and waterways. The town is the original site of the popular and historically famous Bridge over the River Kwai where allied prisoners of war and Thai labourers were killed by the Japanese. Kanchanaburi is actually quite a big place, however we didn´t find this out until we left, the the bit we were in was the touristy bit and quite quiet. Ali likened it to a Spanish seaside resort out of season. Kanchanaburi mines also yield gems of various colours such as yellow, purple, indigo-green and gray. Kanchanaburi is north of Bangkok, and pretty close to the Myanmar (Burma) border, where the cyclone hit the week before. The P1-P3 head teacher Paul made sure we knew that before we left. Kanchanaburi villagers have created a marketplace and living museum on a 260 metre section of road built 177 years ago in Tambon Ban Nuea, Muang district. The old wooden homes that line the road are fronted by tables offering local wares. Kanchanaburi is one of Thailand’s largest provinces. Nature has been generous to the province with mountains, waterfalls, rivers and countryside scenery. Kanchanaburi appears to be a lot bigger than we expected, Instead of the small village along the river, we see wide, large, paved roads. Luckily, the guesthouse does meet our expectations. Kanchanaburi was the place where thousands of allied troops were kept in internment camps during the Second World War. The allied POW´s were forced to work on a railway that connected Thailand to Burma part of which meant making a bridge over the River Kwai. Kanchanaburi is one of the most historical landmarks in Thailand. Although it is mostly known for its violent past and loss, this area is extremely beautiful. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is only a short distance from the site of the former ‘Kanburi’, the prisoner of war base camp through which most of the prisoners passed on their way to other camps. It was created by the Army Graves Service who transferred to it all graves along the southern section of railway, from Bangkok to Nieke. Kanchanaburi, is looked upon as a tourists paradise. Filled with a wide range of exciting activities like river rafting, fishing, mountain climbing, bird watching, mountain trekking, mountain biking, exploring forests and sanctuaries, staying in bamboo rafts, canoeing, and golfing. Kanchanaburi, also a three-hour drive from Bangkok, is known around the world as the site of the historic Bridge Over the River Kwae. But it is now becoming known as an attractive destination for recreational golfers, with several world-class courses in picturesque settings. Kanchanaburi is one of the most visited places in Thailand and is easy to get to. Kanchanaburi can be reached by train. If you take the train get off at Sai Yok Noi station and get a local bus to the national park. Kanchanaburi city was only two hours from Bangkok. It took me more than six hours to reach my final destination at the far end of Kanchanaburi Province. Kanchanaburi is a mere two hour drive West of Bangkok, and there are many good reasons to visit even if you have little interest in sombre memorials and cemeteries. There is the fat lazy river upon which disco barges ply their trade on weekend nights, and the soft adventure of trekking in national parks with fantastic waterfalls. River Kwai bridge is one of the most Internationally famous in Kanchanaburi, thanks to several motion pictures and books. The bridge was the target of frequent Allied bombing raids during 1945, and was rebuilt after the war ended. River Kwai Country Club is a golf course with 18 holes developed at the river side of Kwai Noi River in the natural beauty of Kanchanaburi. It takes about 40 minutes by car to reach the golf course from Kanchanaburi town via Route 323. River Kwai Jungle Rafts is an ideal destination for everyone who seeks not only a magical place to getaway to but also a legend to be experienced. Your visit will be rewarded with a life-long memorable experience that once you have ever been overnight on the historic River Kwai.