West of Bangkok and abutting the mountains which divide Thailand from Myanmar, Kanchanaburi combines historical interest with some of the most picturesque scenery in the whole country. The landscape is dominated by forested hills and the valleys of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers, where waterfalls and caves are additional elements of natural wonder. Historically Kanchanaburi is best known as the site of the infamous “Death Railway” and “Bridge over the River Kwai”, built by allied POWs and during World War ll. The region, however, has a long past, with evidence of settlement during Neolithic times, while in recorded history, the area was occupied by the ancient Khmer prior to the rise of the Thai.
River Kwai 5 days
It was said it was impossible to build a railway link between Thailand and Burma. The Japanese, during the second world war did it anyhow, by using thousands of war prisoners as forced labour in unimaginably bad conditions, just to be demolished by allied bombing short after.
This is a monument to all that gave their lives, and those surviving it.
Itinerary
Day 1 Transfer from Bangkok International Airport to hotel
Day 2 Half day of Temple & city tour, rest of the day is free
Day 3 Depart Bangkok for Kanchanaburi and visit:
– World War II Museum
– The world-famous bridge over the River Kwai
– Have lunch, free time then European dinner at hotel
Day 4 Full day tour of Kaeng Lava Cave & Sai Yok Waterfall, eat a picnic lunch on the floating house. The rest of afternoon is free, and a European dinner will be served in your hotel
Day 5 Visit Death Railway, board the original Death Railway train for a one hour journey, have a delicious Thai lunch at your hotel and visit the cemetery of the allied prisoners of the World War II, and return to Bangkok
