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| Kanchanaburi | ||
| province | Kanchanaburi | |
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| Residents | 25,651 (2017) | |
| height | 30 m | |
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Kanchanaburi(Thai: กาญจนบุรี) is the capital of the province of the same name in Thailand and is located at the confluence of the two rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai. For most visitors, the city is known for just one attraction: the Bridge on the River Kwai at the infamous Death Railway from the Second World War. In addition, backpacking is also increasingly playing an important role.
background
getting there
| Distances | |
| Bangkok | 130 km |
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By plane
By train
Two trains run daily from Bangkoks Thonburi Train Station, at 07:45 and 13:45 (arrival 10:20 and 16:35), you will also drive over the bridge. The fare is THB 100. In the opposite direction, the trains start at 07:25 and 14:48. It starts 6 minutes earlier right at the bridge. Both trains actually run to / from Nam Tok. The 10:20 train has a special tourist section (THB 300) with A / C, soft drink and a certificate den Death Railway to have driven.
By bus
Kanchanaburi has two bus stations, albeit not far apart. The first-class buses stop at Thanon Sangchuto, the other buses at the large terminal one block east.
- Bangkok: The 81 BKS buses depart from Platform 4 of Bangkok's southern bus terminal. First-class buses run every 15 minutes from 05:00 to 22:30 (2 hours, THB 99 including a bottle of water). A second class bus runs every 20 minutes between 03:30 and 19:00. On the old route (3 hours), buses still run every 15-30 minutes between 04:00 and 18:00. Minibuses also run directly from Khao San Road from 1.30pm to 6.30pm
- Nakhon Pathom: Between 04:00 and 18:00 there is a second class bus every 15-30 minutes. The travel time is 2 hours.
- Sangkhla Buri: A / C VIP buses depart at 08:45, 10:45 and 14:30 (4 hours). A / C minibuses run at 06:30, 07:30, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:30 (3.5 hours). Standard buses leave at 06:45, 08:15, 10:15 and 13:15 (5 hours).
In the street
mobility
The city is a little too big to walk around comfortably. Little orange and yellow songthaews drive up and down the Saengchuto and connect the train and bus stations as well as the bridge. There are also moped taxis and tuk tuk's. Some of the guest houses also rent bicycles.
Tourist Attractions
Bridge on the River Kwai
The bridge over the Kwae Yai, three kilometers north of the city, is the main attraction of Kanchanaburi, as it has become immortal through the famous book and the same film. It was originally part of the Death Railway a railway connection, during the construction of which thousands of workers died in hellish working conditions during World War II. The three segments that were destroyed during the war have now been rebuilt.
- The bridge can be crossed on foot. There are side platforms to enjoy the view and avoid the trains. However, there is no railing. If you get dizzy easily, you should avoid the trip.
- The railway company offers 15-minute train rides across the bridge (THB 20).
Art Gallery and War Museum
This well-signposted complex is 50 meters from the bridge and is home to an odd collection of museums and exhibitions, most of which are poorly maintained and explained. Hours of Operation: 8:30 am-4:30pm daily (THB 30 for the entire complex)
- Was a museum
- World War II and JEATH Museum
- Jewelry Museum
various
- Hellfire Pass
- Chongkai War Cemetery
- Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
- Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park
- Don Chedi Archaeological Site
- Giant Tree
- Kuan Yum
- Wat Ban Tham
- Wat Tham Sua
- Wat Tham Khao Noi
- Wat Tham Khaopoon
- Wat Tham Mungkornthong
- Thailand-Burma Railway Center
activities
- Lumnam Jone
shop
- River Kwai Park Market, right next to the bridge. It has dozens of stalls with plenty of tourist bells and whistles. Obviously, some Thais seem to be using the market to buy jewelry as well.
- Night market, in front of the train station on Saeng Chuto Road. Usual market with common goods.
- Tesco Lotus, Saeng Chuto Road. A standard market.
kitchen
There are plenty of food stalls and cookshops in the market in front of the train station.
- Ahaan Fine, Thanon Maenam Kwai (75m to the left of the Apple Guest Gouse). The small restaurant offers very good Thai cuisine at prices between the cookshop and guest house).Price: THB 30-70.
- Apple's Guest House, 52 Rong Heeb Oil. Tel.: (0)34-512017. . Popular guest house with a restaurant at reasonable prices.
- Floating restaurants, next to the bridge on the river Kwai. Nice view, but second class food at inflated prices.
nightlife
Especially in the area around the guest houses near the river there are some bars to enjoy a drink.
- My Corner - in Soi Pakistan, to Sugar Caine 1 Guesthouse. Nice restaurant & bar, away from the main street, quiet location. In the evening with Openstage, Heiner is just waiting to jam with someone!
- Beer barrel bar - There are inexpensive drinks and an unbeatable atmosphere here.
accommodation
There are a ton of guest houses, hotels, and resorts. When you have a reservation, a free pick-up service is usually included.
Cheap
- - Adjoining rooms in a bamboo building; Rooms with AC are also available.
- Ploy Guest House, 79/2 Mae Nam Kwai Road. Tel.: (0)34-515804. Price: THB 550 (Internet) or 650 (double room with bathroom AC).- All rooms in Thai style; Coffee and toast for breakfast is included; Restaurant and bar overlooking the river.
- V.N. Guest House, 44 Rong Heeb Oil Road, 2 Muang Kanchanaburi. Tel.: (0)34-514082, Email: [email protected]. Price: THB 250-400.
medium
- - A little old; large pool, restaurant, internet café, beer garden
Upscale
- Felix River Kwai Resort, 9/1 Moo 3, Thamakham, Amphur Muang Kanchanaburi. Tel.: (0)34-515061, (0)34-551000, Fax: (0)34-515095, (0)34-551033, Email: [email protected]. Price: from THB 1800.- The hotel is within walking distance of the bridge. Nice and well-kept furnishings; several restaurants; Internet access in the lobby; massage
security
health
Practical advice
- Tourist Authority of Thailand, Saeng Chuto Rd (south of the bus station). Open: daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- There is also free maps of the city and the surrounding area.
| Phone code | 034 |
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| Post Code | 71000 |
trips
- Three Pagoda Pass. The border crossing too Myanmar is located near the city Sangkhla Buri (4 hours by bus).
- Si Nakharin Reservoir. Located on the Khwae Yai with national park and Huay Mae Khamin waterfall.
- Nakhon Pathom. The largest stupa in the world is on the way between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi (two hours away).
- Wat Pa Luangta Bua - In this monastery, Asian tigers live side by side with Buddhist monks. It is located on National Road 323 about 35 km from Kanchanaburi. The name of the monastery was given by Luangta Maha Bua Yanasampanno, the famous meditation guru. According to its own information, the monastery wants to spread Buddhism and preserve forests and wildlife. In addition to adult tigers, there are also young animals born in the temple. There are also other animals such as pigs, deer, peacocks, chickens, horses and water buffalos, among others, animal welfare organizations raise serious allegations against the facility: the tigers are sedated with medication for the tourist shows, are not properly kept and poorly fed, and they receive necessary veterinary treatment withheld.
- Wat Tam Khao Pun. Cave temple about 4 km outside of the city of Kanchanaburi on road 3228 with a good view of the river Khwae Noi.
National parks
- Erawan National Park. Here you can admire the beautiful waterfalls.
- Sai Yok National Park. A park with beautiful waterfalls too.
literature
E-books
- Axel Ertelt: Kanchanaburi and the Kwai Bridge, Ancient Mail Verlag, Groß-Gerau, 2013
Web links
- http://www.muangkan.go.th/ (th) - Kanchanaburi Official Website
