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Bridge on the River Kwai
Kanchanaburi
Historic railway bridge over the Kwai Yai.
Thailand · Western Thailand
Kanchanaburi
The River Kwai bridge, wartime history and forest waterfalls west of Bangkok.
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Attractions
Erawan National Park
Erawan · 65 km
Seven-tier waterfall with pools.
Culture
Hellfire Pass Memorial
Sai Yok · 80 km
Memorial and walk on the old railway cutting.
Culture
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
Kanchanaburi
Allied war cemetery in town.
Culture
Thailand–Burma Railway Centre
Kanchanaburi
Museum about the Death Railway.
Culture
Wat Tham Sua
Kanchanaburi
Hilltop Tiger Cave Temple.
Shopping
Kanchanaburi Night Market
Kanchanaburi
Evening food market near the station.
City life
Mae Nam Kwai Road
Kanchanaburi
Street of guesthouses, bars and restaurants.
Transport
Kanchanaburi Railway Station
Kanchanaburi
Station for trains to Bangkok and the Death Railway.
Transport
Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal
Kanchanaburi
Intercity terminal with buses and vans to Bangkok.
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Top 10 attractions in Kanchanaburi
The historic railway bridge, walkable when no train is crossing.
Seven-tier turquoise waterfall with swimming pools; check opening times.
Train ride along the wooden viaduct beside the cliffs.
A moving memorial and walk on the old railway cutting.
An easy roadside waterfall near the railway.
A large reservoir with raft houses and kayaking.
A temple cave in limestone hills near the city.
Several no-riding sanctuaries operate locally; check welfare standards.
Overnight raft houses on the river.
Evening food market near the railway station.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Kanchanaburi
Graves of Allied prisoners who died building the railway.
A detailed museum about the railway’s construction.
A small museum in a reconstructed prisoner hut.
A quiet riverside Allied cemetery.
Personal stories of the prisoners and labourers.
Hilltop Tiger Cave Temple with a large golden Buddha.
Khmer temple ruins by the river.
Mon community and the long wooden bridge.
A Mon-style temple in Sangkhlaburi.
Annual light-and-sound show held around late November.
Geography
Rivers & hills
Kanchanaburi spreads along the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers towards forested mountains on the Myanmar border.
Weather
Hot year-round; waterfalls are fullest after the rainy season (August to November).
Culture & heritage
Wartime history
The Thailand–Burma "Death Railway" was built by prisoners of war and Asian labourers in 1942–43. Visit memorials respectfully.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
City life: bars & restaurants
Evenings
Riverside restaurants, small bars on Mae Nam Kwai Road and the night market.
Food
River fish, Thai curries and street snacks; riverside dining is popular at sunset.
To, from & around Kanchanaburi
To & from Kanchanaburi
Trains leave Thonburi station in Bangkok; vans and buses take about 2–3 hours from the Southern Bus Terminal.
Getting around
Rent a scooter or bicycle in town; use tours or drivers for Erawan and Hellfire Pass.