Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi is a picturesque province in Thailand. It is the home of the Bridge on the River Kwai, an infamous railway bridge immortalized in David Lean's 1957 film of the same name. The province is also home to a large number of elephants, which are a major tourist attraction, as are Kanchanaburi’s geographical sites like Erawan Falls, and Sai Yok Noi Waterfall.
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Top attractions in Kanchanaburi

River Khwae Bridge
1. River Khwae Bridge
4.6
(7141)
Museums
Bridge
Historic bridge & rail line built by the Japanese army's prisoners of war during World War II.
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (DonRak)
2. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (DonRak)
4.6
(476)
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Cemetery for 7,000 Commonwealth & Dutch soldiers who worked on the Burma Railway as Japanese POWs.
River Khwae Bridge
3. River Khwae Bridge
4.6
(7141)
Museums
Bridge
Historic bridge & rail line built by the Japanese army's prisoners of war during World War II.
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
4. Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
4.5
(1294)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Museum with educational displays spotlighting the history of the Thailand-Burma railway.
Tham Krasae Railway Bridge
5. Tham Krasae Railway Bridge
4.5
(787)
Bridge
Transportation
JEATH War Museum
6. JEATH War Museum
3.7
(769)
War museum
Museums
Museum focused on Thai military history & WWII prisoners, including photos, videos & weaponry.
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Other notable attractions

Namtok Sai Yok Noi (Namtok Khao Pang)
Outdoor Activities
National Parks
Popular waterfall with a pool for swimming, plus adjacent parking & nearby food vendors.
Safari Park Kanchanaburi
Wildlife and safari park
Outdoor Activities
Rescue park for monkeys, elephants, giraffes & big cats, offering feedings & zookeeper experiences.
Taweechai Elephant Camp
Animal park
Nature & Parks
Animal park offering elephant rides through forest, plus river swimming from bamboo rafts.
Mueang Sing Historical Park
Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
Modest historical destination featuring ruins of 2 ancient Khmer temples & a burial site.
JEATH War Museum
War museum
Museums
Museum focused on Thai military history & WWII prisoners, including photos, videos & weaponry.
Elephant Camp Chang Wang Pho
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Chungkai Military Cemetery
Military cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Giant Raintree (Monkey Pod Tree)
Nature & Parks
Geologic Formations
This massive specimen of a chamchuri (rain tree), over 100 years old, is a popular attraction.
JJ Night Market Kanchanaburi
Night market
Shopping
Tham Lawa Cave
Nature & Parks
National park
Large, bat-filled cave in Sai Yok National Park with several chambers of striking rock formations.

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Weather in Kanchanaburi

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