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The Bridge over the River Kwai - Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi - more than just 'The Bridge'

Kanchanaburi is just 130kms west of Bangkok and was put on the map when the Japanese decided to build their railway through the province and use POW's to do it. The conditions that the POW's worked in are now the stuff of legend and over 10,000 workers died. The tracks became known as the death railway. The movie 'The bridge over the River Kwai' brought fame to the area and with it, the tourist economy that keeps the place going.
Other attractions to this quiet town include the incredible Tiger Temple, Erawan waterfalls and more WW 2 sites like Hell Fire Pass, museums and cemetaries of POW's who died here.
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Kanchanaburi War Cemetary

This cemetary lies on the main road and is the largest of 3 on the Burma - Siam railway, otherwise known as the Death Railway. During WW2 the Japanese decided to use POW's and civilians to build this railway between the two countries in order to find a shorter, more secure line of supply for their war needs. Please see more under 'Things to do' for more information on this sobering and thought provoking monument in Kanchanaburi.

Last visit to Kanchanaburi: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Jan 18, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Hell Fire Pass Things to Do (4)

Located about 80kms from Kanchanaburi lies one of the toughest stretches of line excavated and laid as part of the... more travel advice

So... have you heard the one about.... - Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi Tiger Temple Things to Do (4)

The Tiger Temple is run by the resident Budist monks. They care for not just tigers but many other wild animals which... more travel advice

Kanchanaburi War Cemetary Things to Do (4)

This war cemetary is located on the site of the former Kanburi prisioner of war base camp. More than 5,000 Commonwealth... more travel advice

Bridge over the River Kwai - Kanchanaburi

The Bridge over the River Kwai Things to Do (4)

Most people visit this bridge as part of a tour. If you can escape the tour and spend some time here, especially around... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
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Comments (3)

Confucius Jan 29, 2007 at 12:05 AM Report Abuse

It's good to know the "3 meter rule" when posing for pictures with tigers. I believe I can remember that one!
Nemorino Jan 18, 2006 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

Nice photos! Have you seen Globerover's travelogue on the River Kwai Bridge? http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/2ca2a/#TL
CandS Nov 6, 2005 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

Great page! We visited there last week and loved it! The Tiger Temple is definitely a highlight of my whole trip!!! :)