Discover the sights of Kanchanaburi, a popular province in western Thailand, around 120 km from Bangkok. The region offers a variety of excursion destinations, including the impressive Erawan Waterfalls, the Tiger Cave Temple Wat Tham Suea and the spectacular rainforest tree Giant Raintree with a diameter of over 50 meters. Kanchanaburi City offers further highlights such as the historic River Kwai Bridge and a glass Skywalk other excursion destinations worth seeing. South of Kanchanaburi lies the mountainous region Suan Phueng, which is located on the foothills of a mountain range in Myanmar and is a popular vacation destination for locals.
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Journey to Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is located around 130 kilometers west of Bangkok and can be reached by car in around two and a half to three hours. There is no nearby airport. From the station Bangkok Thonburi there are daily trains that will take you to Kanchanaburi in a similar time. There are also numerous minivan and bus connections from the Southern Bus Terminal depart. You can find all connections on 12go.asiaª.
Excursions in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi is best known for the Kwai Bridge and the Death Railway, which commemorate the events of the Second World War. In the city center, museums such as the JEATH War Museum and the War Memorial Cemetery show excerpts from the turbulent past. A ride on the historic train along the Kwai River is also a must-do in Kanchanaburi. In the north is the impressive Erawan National Park, which is known for its stage-like waterfalls in vibrant colors. Another highlight is the Sai Yok National Park with the Khwae Noi River, interesting caves, waterfalls and bungalows right on the banks. South of Kanchanaburi is the ancient rainforest tree “Giant Raintree” and the gigantic Tiger Cave Temple with views over the entire region - you shouldn't miss these highlights! You can book all tours conveniently via GetYourGuideª, Viatorª or Klookª book.
