{"id":3598,"date":"2020-08-24T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:39:57","slug":"kanchanaburi-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/kanchanaburi-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Kanchanaburi? – Top 10 Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deemed to be one of the most beautiful and serene provinces of Thailand, Kanchanaburi is a paradise for nature lovers. It is said that this town was originally established by \u201cKing Ram I\u201d\u00a0 (Alias: Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok) as a first defense line against the invasion of the Burmese. Kanchanaburi is most remembered for its involvement during the times of World War II. Its war memorials and museums stand proof to those hard times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A spectacular combination of nature and history, this province is present at the confluence of two rivers, the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is a place of the source of one of Thailand\u2019s most important rivers- the Mae Klong river. Kanchanaburi is now one of Thailand\u2019s major tourist destinations which attract backpackers and nature lovers from all around the world. Just about 125km from Bangkok, you can come here by Bus or Train. It\u2019s home to some of Thailand’s biggest Dams, waterfalls, virgin jungles, national parks and whatnot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tourism is one of its major sources of income in this province. Kanchanaburi is an ideal getaway from the ever-bustling city life of Bangkok. There are straight train and bus services from <\/span>Bangkok to Kanchanaburi<\/span><\/i>. Though you can visit Kanchanaburi throughout the year, climate-wise it is best if you visit this province between November and February. This is when the temperatures are relatively cooler and nature is at its beautiful best!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is hard to cover all the <\/span>Kanchanaburi Attractions<\/span> unless you are on a long and relaxing vacation. Below are some of our picks which will show you the range of places that Kanchanaburi has to offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 The Death Railway:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The first sightseeing place you will be suggested or read about is about The Bridge on the River Kwai. Associated with the 1958 Oscar-winning movie – The Bridge over River Kwai, this has been one of the most iconic landmarks in history. The current bridge is the renovated version as the original one was bombed during World War II.\u00a0 The Death railway track is considered to be the famous historical sites in Thailand<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This <\/span>Kanchanaburi attraction<\/span> is a symbol of struggle the prisoners of war went through at the hands of the Japanese and Korean soldiers. This steel bridge is dubbed as The Death Railways due to how the prisoners were treated during its construction. This bridge is 50 feet above the water and 425 feet long. It took about 60,000 enslaved prisoners, who were tortured and made to endure atrocious living conditions. Amidst a shortage of food, next-to-nill medical facility, humid conditions, and disease-prone environment, and after about 12,000 prisoners\u2019 deaths, the bridge was finally ready.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To commemorate this, River Kwai Memorial Week is held between late November to early December every year. Exhibitions are set up in the area next to the bridge. Along with the day-long celebrations with traditional performances and shopping stalls and street food joints being put-up, a small display of fireworks that reenacts the wartime bombing of the bridge will also be displayed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Location <\/b><\/span>–<\/span> Maenam Khwae Road, Mueang Kanchanaburi<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Timings <\/b><\/span>–<\/span> 24 hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Entry Fee<\/b><\/span> – Free<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How to reach <\/b><\/span>– Taxi or Bus from the Kanchanaburi Bus Stand or a train to River Kwai Bridge<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 The Tiger Temple:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Officially called the Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua<\/span>, this Buddhist temple is world-famous for its services in protecting tigers. Established in 1994, it began like any other Buddhist temple. The first tiger cub was rescued in 1999 by farmers near the temple. Later came many other tigers and currently, the temple has as many as 60 Indochinese Tigers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One can not only be within close quarters with these majestic beasts but also feed them, bath them, and go on a walk with them. You will get a chance to really know these adorable creatures. And not to forget, loads of pictures!<\/span><\/p>\n

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