| Western Bangkok | |
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| State | Thailand |
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Western Bangkok is a rural region of the Central Thailand.
To know
Renowned for floating markets (floating market), the rural lifestyle, the natural landscapes the infamous death railway (Burma Death Railway) which includes the bridge over the River Kwai.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Kanchanaburi (กาญจนบุรี) - The famous bridge over the River Kwai, WWII museums, national parks and waterfalls.
- Nakhon Pathom (นครปฐม) - It houses the tallest stupa in the world.
- Ratchaburi (ราชบุรี) - Off the tourist trail, it boasts some museums and natural landscapes.
- Samut Sakhon (สมุทรสาคร) - Known for its fresh fish and fruit.
- Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม) - Also known as Mae Klong and boasts the Mae Klong market.
- Sangkhla Buri (สังขละบุรี) - Last town before Three Pagodas Pass.
Other destinations
- Amphawa (อัมพ ว) - Floating market very popular with the locals.
- Damnoen Saduak (ดำเนินสะดวก) - Morning floating market. Perfect for photographs but has lost much of its originality becoming more and more a mere tourist attraction.
- Erawan National Park - The beautiful seven-jump Erawan waterfalls.
- Pass of the Three Pagodas - The famous passage between the Thailand and the Burma.
How to get
How to get around
What see
Tourist buses depart from Bangkok lining up towards i floating markets. Damnoen Saduak it is widely visited by foreign tourists, while Amphawa it's a weekend attraction overrun by Thais. Kanchanaburi is another highlight, particularly for the Bridge over the River Kwai and all the sites of interest, as well as museums, associated with the Second World War. Nakhon Pathom is known for Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest stupa in the world. Some of the bookable tours from Bangkok manage to include all of these attractions in one day itinerary.
This is a sparsely populated region with endless paddy fields, shrimp farms and orchards. A scenic way to see the countryside is to take the Mae Khlong Railway Line, a slow, rustic train that runs from Bangkok to Samut Songkhram advancing at a snail's pace. A boat transfer to the fishing village of is included Samut Sakhon. Going further west, the terrain becomes mountainous. Kanchanaburi here it has the role of natural panoramic center, and from there you can visit the Erawan National Park or le Sai Yok Noi waterfalls.
