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Kanchanaburi |
La région centrale de la Thaïlande |
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Capitale: Kanchanaburi
Nom: La région centrale de la Thaïlande
Provinces voisines
Nord: Tak
Sud: Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi
West: Myanmar
Est: Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri
Distance de Bangkok: 130 km
Distance de Chiang Mai: 755 km
Distance de Phuket: 877 km
Photo: Kwae River |
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Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi well known for its lush green jungle / forest landscapes is a popular destination for nature and eco tourism.
Blessed with beautiful waterfalls, national parks, caves, and relics and historical monuments of World War II (River Kwai, Hell Fire Pass) Kanchanburi is a unique province (3rd largest in Thailand) offering a wide range of activities such as river rafting, trekking, 18-hole international standard golfing, camping and more.
Kanchanburi City is a well known resort spot on the river banks of Mae Klong where Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai meets.
The city area provides variety of accommodations ranging from bamboo rafts afloat on the rivers or luxury cabins and resorts.
Thungyai National Park, recently enlisted as one of United Nations’ World Natural Heritage, is recognized as a pristine national wildlife sanctuary. With 19,486 sq. kilometers of natural forest and jungle, a journey through its passages with the calming of the sounds into stillness as night falls – an experience beyond expressions of words.
Kanchanaburi is subdivided into 13 districts (Amphoe):
Mueang Kanchanaburi, Sai Yok, Bo Phloi, Lao Khwan, Dan Makham Tia, Nong Prue, Huai Krachao, Si Sawat, Tha Maka, Tha Muang, Thong Pha Phum, Sangkhla Buri and Phanom Thuan
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Parcs Nationaux de Thaïlande |
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How to get:
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By Car
Unter Construction |
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By Bus
There are buses leaving regularly from the Southern Bus Terminal in Thonburi
Address:
Southern Bus Terminal, Borommarat Chonnani Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02 435 1199, 02 435 1200
Web: www.transport.co.th |
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By Rail
The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Kanchanaburi. For more information contact Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Grand Station.
Address:
Hua Lamphong, Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
Web: www.railway.co.th |
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From Kanchanaburi City to:
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Amphoe Bo Phloi 45 km
Amphoe Dan Makham Tia 30 km
Amphoe Phanom Thuan 24 km
Amphoe Lao Khwan 98 km
Amphoe Si Sawat 130 km
Amphoe Nong Prue 75 km
Amphoe Huai Kra Chao 60 km
Amphoe Tha Muang 13 km
Amphoe Tha Maka 30 km
Amphoe Thong Pha Phum 145 km
Amphoe Sai Yok 50 km
Amphoe Sangkhla Buri 215 km |
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The bridge over the Kwae river
Amphoe Muang
The major landmark is the black iron bridge spanning the Khwae Yai river which was brought from Java by the Japanese army and reasssembled under Japanese supervision by Allied prisoner-of-war (POW) labour as part of the 'Death Railway' intended to link Thailand with Myanmar. Still in use today, bridge was the target ol frequent Allied bombing raids during 1945, and was rebuilt after the war ended.
Type d'attraction:
Bridge, River |
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Les attractions de Kanchanaburi
- Ban Kao Museum
Located on the bank of the Kwai Noi River
- Ancient Town of Kanchanaburi
- Sai Yok National Park
- Safari Park
- Three Pagodas Pass
Located 240 kilometers from the city
- Mon Bridge
- Kanchanaburi City Gate
It is located on Lak Mueang Road.
- Tham Phu Wa Temple
- Lawa Cave
- Wat Wang Wiwekaram
- Thung Nang Khruan Waterfall
- Srinagarindra Dam
- Pha Tat Waterfall
- Tham Khao Noi Temple |
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Mueang Sing Historical Park
Amphoe Sai Yok
Surrounded by limestone hills, on the bank of the Kwae Noi, is the ancient city of Muang Sign, located in Tampon Sign (or Lion Sub-district) of Amphoe Sai Yok (or Sai Yok District). |
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It is about 45 kilometres from Kanchanaburi and 175 kilometres from Bangkok. The ancient city of Muang Sign is almost square-shaped, surrounded by moats, ramparts and laterite city walls. The laterite wall around the city is 880 meters long, with gates on all four sides. The city area is about 641 rai 1 ngan and 65 tarangwa (6.25 rai = 1 hectare). The south wide of the wall winds along the Kwae Noi river, there is an embankment of earth on each of the other inner sides of the wall, the outer sides are enclosed with seven moats and ramparts. These moats and ramparts were probably constructed for the water control system as well as for fortification. There are also six ponds in the ancient city which were possibly used for religious and irrigation purposes.
Address:
Muang Sing Historical Park, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi
Type d'attraction:
Historical Park |
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Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Don Rak
Amphoe Muang
The immaculately maintained Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, opposite the main railway station on Saeng Chuto Road, contains the remains of 6.982 Allied POWs who perished during the construction of the 'Death Railway". An estimated 12,339 Allied POWs, and between 70,000 and 90,000 forced Asian labourers, including many Thais, died during the construction of the 'Death Railway' and the bridge over the River Khwae. It is believed that one out of every five people who laboured on the railway perished during its construction. |
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Erawan National Park
Amphoe Si Sawat
The Erawan National Park is located in Amphoe Si Sawat, Kanchanaburi province. It is a beautiful forest park surrounded by beautiful waterfalls and high-mountains.
The national park is 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi city along Route 3199.
Address:
Erawan National Park
P.O. Box 108
Amphur Si Sawat Kanchanaburi
Thailand 71250
Type d'attraction:
National Park, Waterfalls |
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World War II Museum
Amphoe Muang
The JEATH War Museum comprises another reminder of the wartime past. The enclave, in the riverside precincts of Wat Chaichumphon, has been constructed in the form of an Allied POW camp. The name JEATH is derived from countries inextricably associated with the years 1942 through 1945, namely Japan, England, America, Australia, Thailand and Holland. The thatched detention hut with cramped, elevated bamboo bunks, contains photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from the Second World War. POWs who survived the ordeal have donated items from that period to substantiate the museum's authenticity.
Type d'attraction:
Museum |
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Wat Tham Sua
Amphoe Tha Muang
It is situated in Tambon Muang Chum, Amphoe Tha Muang, 5 kilometers from Mae Klong Dam. When arriving at Mae Klong Dam, there is a direction sign leading the way to the temple’s entrance. Turn right at the sign and go on for 2 kilometers then turn left for about 200 meters to get there. A large Buddha image in a blessing gesture with an elegant figure is situated on the top of the mountain. Also, an eight-porched ordination hall called “Ubosot Atthamuk” in Thai typical style with elaborate decorations and the Chedi Ket Kaeo Maha Prasat are located there. Tourists can climb up or use the elevator to go uphill to admire the pleasant picturesque scenes above the lake and Mae Klong Dam.
Type d'attraction:
Buddhist temple, Statue, |
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Wat Tham Khao Noi
Amphoe Tha Muang
The Temple is next to Wat Tham Suea. It is decorated with aesthetic Chinese architecture such as Chinese pavilion on the top of the mountain where tourists can climb up to see the beautiful sights of Kanchanaburi town and Mae Klong Dam.
Type d'attraction:
Buddhist temple |
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Sai Yok National Park
Amphoe Sai Yok
Also known as Khao Phang Waterfall, 60 kilometres from town via Highway No. 323. this roadside cascade is best visited between July and September, when water is most plentiful. Visitors can take a train from Kanchanaburi to Namtok Station and continue on foot or by local transport to the waterfall, which is 2 kilometres away.
Type d'attraction:
Waterfalls |
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