Best known for war museums and the famous bridge on the river kwai, Kanchanaburi also contains beautiful scenery and friendly people. There are many activities to enjoy (including an elephant trek), but be sure to visit the buddhist temple, where visitors can pet tigers!
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Elephant Chaffing & Becoming the Attraction | Oct 31 08'
"we were allowed to ride them "bareback" on our journey to the river"
Happy All Saints Day!Finally the sleeping schedule is nearing normalcy, and I got to sleep until nearly 7:30 this morning! After some fantast... Continue reading »
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Jungle Waterfalls & A Piece of History | Oct 30 08'
"I also learned what Cholera is today"
So yesterday we landed in Kanchanaburi (also "Kan"), and I am LOVING it. The pace of the town is perfect - not too sleepy, but very laid back... Continue reading »
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Thailand, Kanchanaburi: Floatin' on a River | Mar 02 07'
"The people in the photographs were emaciated from a lack of any substantial food and from the heavy physical work they had to endure"
What we thought would be a nice trip away from the big and crowded, dirty and dusty, busy city of Bangkok ended up being a remarkably enjoyable exp... Continue reading »
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day two (halloween) | Oct 30 08'
Thanks to the time change I cannot sleep in past 5am here. I am up about an hour before the dawn breaks. :(We had planned a day to... Continue reading »
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Kanchanaburi day one | Oct 29 08'
We finally left Bangkok, and I was ready. We went to check out bus prices and times for departure. Lucky for us, we had five minutes un... Continue reading »
Real Travelers' Top Ten Lists for Kanchanaburi
Popular Kanchanaburi Hotels
- Pungwaan Kwae-Yai Resort
- Kwai Noi Garden Resort
- River Kwae Jungle Rafts
- Pung Waan Resort
- River Kwai Resort
- Erawan Lake Resort
- Comsaed River Kwai Resort
- Pung-Waan Resort & Spa
- Jolly Frog
- Green World Hot Springs & Golf Resort
Popular Kanchanaburi Things to Do
- Tiger temple
- The Tiger Temple Kanchanaburi
- Thai-Burma Railway Centre
- River Kwai Bridge
- Bridge Over the River Kwai
