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Kanchanaburi, West Thailand

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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. Kanchanaburi 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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Tourist attractions and places of interest in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

The bridge over the Kwae riverThe bridge over the Kwae river
The major landmark is the black iron bridge spanning the Khwae Yai river which was brought from Java by the Japanese army...

Khao Laem National ParkKhao Laem National Park
About 190 km. from Kanchanaburi on Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum-Sangkhla Burl), ...

Erawan National ParkErawan National Park
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....

Wat Tham SuaWat Tham Sua
It is situated in Tambon Muang Chum, Amphoe Tha Muang, 5 kilometers from Mae Klong Dam.

Wat Tham Khao NoiWat Tham Khao Noi
The Temple is next to Wat Tham Suea. It is decorated with aesthetic Chinese architecture such as Chinese pavilion...Read more

Sai Yok National ParkSai Yok National Park
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.