The Nine-Army Battle Historical Park
Established by the Royal Thai Army, the park is located at tambon Chong Sadao, approximately 40 kilometers from town on
Read moreKanchanaburi is Thailand’s third largest province. It covers an area of 19,486 square kilometres, most of which is forested mountains. There are fertile plains around the meeting point of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai Rivers where the town is located. To the west, Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar and has the Tanaowasi Range as its borderline.
Beyond the compact provincial capital, some 130 kilometres from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi unfolds in progressively arresting scenic beauty in a landscape characterised by several waterfalls, caves once inhabited by Neolithic man, national parks and tranquil riverside and reservoir settings. Many of its major attractions are also connected with the Second World War, and more specifically the years 1942 to 1945.
Kanchanaburi is now composed of 13 districts (Amphoes): Muang Kanchanaburi, Tha Muang, Tha Maka, Phanom Thuan, Bo Phloi, Lao Khwan, Sai Yoi, Thong Pha Phum, Si Sawat, Sankhla Buri, Dan Makham Tia, Nong Pru and Huai Krachao.
Established by the Royal Thai Army, the park is located at tambon Chong Sadao, approximately 40 kilometers from town on
Read moreThe Thailand-Burma Railway Centre in an interactive museum, research and information centre dedicated to presenting the story of the Thailand-Burma
Read moreThe Safari Park is located approximately 40 kilometers from town along the Kanchanaburi-Bo Phloi route. It is home to numerous
Read moreLocated at Surasi Military Camp, Tambon Lat Ya, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, in Western Thailand, this studio was the location of
Read moreIt was announced on 23 December, 1981, to be a national park with an area of 953,500 rai (1,496,800,000 square
Read moreLocated at Mu 3 Ban Lum Phueng, Tambon Lum Sum and offering a 30-minute nature trek on elephant and rafting.
Read moreIt is a complex of caves located in Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan Meditation Centre near a small mountain. Each cave
Read more2 kilometres south of town on the bank of the Kwai Noi River this occupies the former site of the
Read moreOn Saeng Chuto Road, opposite the Railway Station, it contains the remains of 6,982 prisoners of war who perished during
Read more22 kilometres from Sangkhla Buri, this is a group of three similar pagodas which has been constructed as memorial for
Read moreElephants in Sangkhla Buri are raised by Karen hilltribes for working purposes. When not working, they are available to tourists
Read moreThe national park is 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi along Route 3199. The park, covering 550-square-kilometers, is the site of the
Read moreThis cave is 10 kilometres north of Namtok Erawan. It contains monumental stalagmites and stalactites.
Read moreThis is a site for the royal project which is planned to develop the infertile area around the Ongkhot basin.
Read more69 kilometres from Kanchanaburi, and just 4 kilometres north of the Erawan National park, this massive structure marks the southernmost
Read moreThis waterfall with many beautiful cascades is located by the Sri Nakarin Dam, some 108 kilometres from Kanchanaburi. The 1-hour
Read moreSai Yok National Park this park encompasses the famous Kwai Noi River and contains some waterfalls and caves on the
Read moreThis small settlement, some 225 kilometres from Kanchanaburi, edges on the northernmost extremities of Khao Laem Dam. The scenic 75-kilometre
Read moreLocated at Tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam, these two adjacent temples house very beautiful Thai and Chinese
Read moreSituated 5 kilometers from town, the splendid temple is located in a cave which is only assessable via steps flanked
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