Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi, capital of the province of the same name, is 130km(80miles) northwest of Bangkok at the confluence of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers, which merge here to become the Mae Klong. Here , the flat farmlands of central Thailand begin to give way to the wilder hill country that is part of the region’s charm. The Kwai Yai and Kwai Noi run through wooded hills, and river rafting through their scenic valleys is among the region’s main attractions. Dramatic waterfalls and limestone caves add to Kanchanaburi’s natural beauties, but the city is infamous, too, as the location of the Bridge over the River Kwai, built during World War II

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How to go to Kanchanaburi ?

By Bus: Air-conditioned express buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal, hourly 06:00-21:00. Journey time is around two hours.
By train: Two trains daily from Bangkok Noi Station. Journey time is around two hours 30 minutes.
Escorted tours: Can be arranged from the travel desks of most Bangkok and Pattaya hotels and all tour agencies

How to get around Kanchanaburi ?

Kanchanaburi is a small town and can be most easily explored on foot. Samlors (pedicabs) can also be used for short journeys in town and songthaews (shared pick-up truck minibuses) run on fixed routes around town and around the region.

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