Kanchanaburi,
in western Thailand, is best known for the 'Bridge on the
River Kwai' and the 'Death Railway', which were built by the
Japanese during World War II, using prisoners of war and slave
labor. The human suffering and sacrifice at Kanchanaburi is
certainly one of the most moving and harrowing chapters in
wartime history.
For
lovers of nature, this fascinating province holds many more
attractions. Dense jungles, strange tooth-shaped mountains,
subterranean caves and beautiful multi-level cascades await
the visitor. Unspoilt and largely unexplored, Kanchanaburi
is equally appealing to the long-haul traveler with several
days to spare or the tourist looking for a convenient day
trip from Bangkok.
Province
of the 'Death Railway', 'Hellfire Pass' and the 'Bridge on
the River Kwai', Kanchanaburi is steeped in the darkest history
of World War II.
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Lying
on the border with Myanmar, Kanchanaburi combines the culture
and beliefs of two nations and countless ethnic groups.
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Steaming rain forests and endless thickets of bamboo-Kanchanaburi
is the ultimate tropical jungle experience.
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A
blending of people and languages, at the crossroads of Myanmar
and Thailand.
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Sparsely
populated but vast in extent. The wealth of this province
lies in its natural abundance.
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