Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Earlier this month an article was released about Thailand and focused primarily on Bangkok, one of the largest cities in South East Asia and a great vacation destination. However Thailand offers more than just large cities crowded with people and noise. It also offers quaint little cities and towns just to the west of Bangkok such as Kanchanaburi, the capital of Kanchanaburi providence. Here’s a short article on what makes Kanchanaburi a vacation destination!

Kanchanaburi is home to approximately 30,000 people and is probably not well known by most. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth visiting. Kanchanaburi has some of the most beautiful bridges and rivers in all of Thailand. Surrounded by thick dense forests and where the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai rivers join sits Kanchanaburi. About 130 km from Bangkok Kanchanaburi is a short train ride from the capital. The train that takes you to this wonderful little city in the jungles of Thailand is an interesting ride in itself. The city  may not be that well known but the river that encompasses the city was made famous through the movie “The Bridge over Kwai”. A mostly fictional movie based on a non-fiction event during World War II. The building of the bridge over Kawi cost the lives of many men during the Japanese occupation of World War II. While the movie was fictional, the overwhelmingly tough times depicted were accurate and even lacked severity. Kanchanaburi has several museums and monuments in honor to all the allied soldiers who lost their live during the construction of this bridge.

Besides having a rich historical experience Kanchanaburi is also rich with breathtaking landscapes. From seeing the bridge over Kawi with your own eyes to the many waterfalls and rivers throughout the region. It’s a no wonder it makes a great vacation spot for anyone looking to experience Thailand first hand. Take a ride on the back of an elephant through the jungle or take a relaxing ride on a boat under The Kwai bridge. Like any travel destination the possibles are only limited to your curiosity and creativity.