Guidebook for กาญจนบุรี ประเทศไทย
Sightseeing
It is a must-see destination once you are here. Only 2 km. from our place. The best time to go is early morning when there is hardly any tourist. Early walking on the Bridge is worth remembering.
6 locals recommend
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It is a must-see destination once you are here. Only 2 km. from our place. The best time to go is early morning when there is hardly any tourist. Early walking on the Bridge is worth remembering.
This forest is your own paradise especiallyif you go there during the weekday, as you will see hardly any tourists. Nice trails are perfect for nature enthusiasts, jungle trekking, cave exploring etc.
Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park
This forest is your own paradise especiallyif you go there during the weekday, as you will see hardly any tourists. Nice trails are perfect for nature enthusiasts, jungle trekking, cave exploring etc.
After a train ride, head for this Memorial to learn what actually happened during WWII. Stunning display remarkable topography, walking through jungle is unforgettable. Another walk to remember.
10 locals recommend
Hellfire Pass
After a train ride, head for this Memorial to learn what actually happened during WWII. Stunning display remarkable topography, walking through jungle is unforgettable. Another walk to remember.
Most popular among tourists. Easy to go by bus. Its limestone waterfalls are terrific and perfect for swimming and relaxing. Nice trail to walk up the hilltop with easy to moderate difficulty level.
16 locals recommend
Erawan National Park station
Most popular among tourists. Easy to go by bus. Its limestone waterfalls are terrific and perfect for swimming and relaxing. Nice trail to walk up the hilltop with easy to moderate difficulty level.
Train ride on this historical railway is a must. Go as early as you can, try to be an early bird going to walk on the Bridge, catch the train at 06.15 to Namtok. Scenic & peaceful with no tourists.
19 locals recommend
River Kwai Bridge
Train ride on this historical railway is a must. Go as early as you can, try to be an early bird going to walk on the Bridge, catch the train at 06.15 to Namtok. Scenic & peaceful with no tourists.
If you love observing life scenes in a relaxing way on the River Kwai, just go by boat or canoe. Distances are varied, but I would suggest you go both upstream and downstream of the Bridge. Scenic.
Khwae Yai
If you love observing life scenes in a relaxing way on the River Kwai, just go by boat or canoe. Distances are varied, but I would suggest you go both upstream and downstream of the Bridge. Scenic.
The most amazing rain tree I have ever seen! Splendid canopy. Very atmospheric with spiritual.
13 locals recommend
Giant Raintree
The most amazing rain tree I have ever seen! Splendid canopy. Very atmospheric with spiritual.
Everything Else
Want to have an insight about where local people go to shop for dinner? Visit Nong Bua fresh market. This small market has much to offer in a simple way. Shop like Thais do and just have fun!
Nong Bua
Want to have an insight about where local people go to shop for dinner? Visit Nong Bua fresh market. This small market has much to offer in a simple way. Shop like Thais do and just have fun!
What a lively food market in town! Keen to observe an authentic Thai lifestyle or hungry? Go to this market in the afternoon, from 3 pm onwards. You will be amazed with a variety of food found here!
Chukdon Road
Chukdon RoadWhat a lively food market in town! Keen to observe an authentic Thai lifestyle or hungry? Go to this market in the afternoon, from 3 pm onwards. You will be amazed with a variety of food found here!
The bridge that runs across a diffrent stretch of the River Kwai passing near Wat Nua temple, is a great place to see sunset over the spectacular limestone mountain backdrop. In town near public park.
Wat Thewa Sangkharam
The bridge that runs across a diffrent stretch of the River Kwai passing near Wat Nua temple, is a great place to see sunset over the spectacular limestone mountain backdrop. In town near public park.
City advice
Don't miss
Boat ride on the River Kwai to visit Chong Kai cemetery.
Spare 3 hours with key stops during a ride incl. river front cemetery, smiling Buddha nearby, JEATH war museum, the Bridge.
What to pack
Walking shoes, hat or umbrella. Drinking water.
The weather is hot and humid most of the time, except in the cooler season (Novemeber-January).
Getting around
Local orange truck for getting around as public transport.
It is run from 6 am - 6 pm.