Set in a fine landscape of limestone hills 65km northwest of Nakhon Pathom, the peaceful riverside raft houses of KANCHANABURI make this a popular and very pleasant travellers' hangout. Aside from the town's main sights – the Bridge over the River Kwai and several moving memorials to the town's role in World War II – there are caves, waterfalls and historical sites to explore. A commemorative son et lumière River Kwai Bridge Festival is held here for ten days every November; it's very popular so you'll need to book accommodation and transport well ahead. more »
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- Bangkok, Thailand [68.1 miles] View »
- Cha-Am, Thailand [87.4 miles] View »
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from the web- Kanchanaburi Travel Guide from World66
Visitors may not have heard of this province but it???s likely they know... more »
- Kanchanaburi travel guide from Travelfish.org
One of Thailand's most spectacular provinces, Kanchanaburi is extremely... more »
- Kanchanaburi Travel Guide from RealTravel
Best known for war museums and the famous bridge on the river kwai, Kanchan... more »
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from the web- Why ask Kwai?from GLOBOsapiens.net
The infamous Bridge on the River Kwai (Khwae Yai) lies just north of the town of Kanchanaburi... more »
- c'mon, it's the bridge over the river kwai!from GLOBOsapiens.net
A lovely little town thats the perfect place to escape to when the madness of bangkok gets too... more »
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