2019年6月26日 · Along with history, Kanchanaburi lures travelers with the promise of a slower pace than Bangkok. It’s an accessible escape from the big city. Rivers, caves, waterfalls, and other natural attractions are within reach once Bangkok’s traffic is no longer tolerable.

Kanchanaburi is the birthplace of the Buddhist monk Phrabhavanaviriyakhun. It is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of the Buddhist temple Wat Tham Phu Wa which features a series of grotto shrines within a large limestone cave system.

2022年10月3日 · The province of Kanchanaburi in Thailand is located just 130km away from the city of Bangkok and is a popular tourist destination for both foreigners and Thais looking to escape the craziness of Bangkok.

2024年1月16日 · From exploring the region’s tragic World War II history to hiking through epic national parks, here’s our list of the best things to do in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Tourism in Thailand has been growing exponentially for decades thanks to its diverse range of epic landscapes, delicious food, fascinating culture, and friendly people.

Kanchanaburi is a small quiet town in west-central Thailand, known mainly for it’s leading role during the Japanese invasion in World War II, when over two hundred thousand Allied and Asian prisoners of war were forced to build the Death Railway.

Kanchanaburi City, located at the point where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai Rivers meet and form the Mae Klong River, is a popular resort town. Picturesque and worthy of a visit in its own right, it is frequently visited as base of operations for exploring the many cultural, natural, and Historical attractions in the surrounding countryside.

Kanchanaburi, capital of Kanchanaburi Province, is home to the Burma Railway (aka "Death Railway") bridge built by Allied POWs during WWII and immortalized in Bridge Over the River Kwai. A memorial and two museums commemorate those who died in the effort, and a yearly carnival includes a pyrotechnic recreation of the bridge’s bombing.

2023年11月22日 · Discover Kanchanaburi’s rich history or explore its natural wonders. Whether you’re interested in local culture, the region’s historical sites, or adrenaline-pumping adventure, this is your chance to get a taste of it all. Here are the 13 …

2024年12月18日 · Kanchanaburi is neither a big city nor a sandy beach but has more to teach you about Thailand’s recent history than any other destination within 2 hours of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi’s undisputably rich heritage combined with its 7 national parks, dozens of waterfalls, caves, and hot springs make it a compelling location.

Beyond its hectic modern center and river views, Kanchanaburi (กาญจนบุรี) has a dark history, paid tribute to at excellent memorials and museums. During WWII, Japanese forces used Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and conscripted Asian laborers to build a rail route from Thailand to Burma (Myanmar).