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 KANCHANABURI province    กาญจนบุรี

  Kanchanaburi is located 129 km. from Bangkok and covers a total area of approximately 19,483 sq.km., being the country’s third largest province next to Nakhon Ratchasima and Chiang Mai. Topographically, it is covered with timber and evergreen forests, with 2 main rivers; namely, the Khwae Yai and Khwae Noi Rivers which meet and become the Mae Klong River at Amphoe Mueang.

     

 

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Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan
 Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan, Kanchanaburi
It is a complex of caves located in Tham Kaeo Sawan Bandan Meditation Centre near a small mountain. ... 		 
Vajiralongkorn Dam
 Vajiralongkorn Dam, Kanchanaburi
It is a rockfill dam with a reinforced concrete surface measuring 92 metres high. Its crest is 10 me... 		 
Prommitr Film Studio
 Prommitr Film Studio, Kanchanaburi
This studio was the location of the great historic film "The Legend of King Naresuan". This epic tr... 		 
Erawan National Park
 Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi
The national park is 65 kilometers from Kanchanaburi along Route 3199. 		 
Sri Nakharin Dam
 Sri Nakharin Dam, Kanchanaburi
This hydro-electric power plant, situated on Khwae Yai Waterfall, is 70 kilometers from Kanchanaburi... 		 
Sri Nakarin National Park
 Sri Nakarin National Park, Kanchanaburi
The park, which covers an area of 1,532 square kilometers, is situated 105 kilometers from Kanchanab... 		 
Sai Yok National Park
 Sai Yok National Park, Kanchanaburi
The park covers approximately 300-square-kilometers and contains several interesting caves and the n... 		 
Sai Yok Elephant Village
 Sai Yok Elephant Village, Kanchanaburi
Located at Mu 3 Ban Lum Phueng, Tambon Lum Sum and offering a 30-minute nature trek on elephant and ... 		 
Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park
 Prasat Mueang Sing Historical Park, Kanchanaburi
Muang Singh town was built between 857 and 1157 when the Khmer Kingdom was still prosperous. It was ... 		 
Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat Moument
 Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat Moument, Kanchanaburi
The site, which is located close to Don Chedi Archaeological site, was built using money donated by ... 		 
The Nine-Army Battle Historical Park
 The Nine-Army Battle Historical Park, Kanchanaburi
Established by the Royal Thai Army, the park is located at tambon Chong Sadao, approximately 40 kilo... 		 
The JEATH War Museum
 The JEATH War Museum, Kanchanaburi
The name JEATH is derived from countries which engaged in the WWII death railway construction from 1... 		 
The Bridge on the River Khwae
 The Bridge on the River Khwae, Kanchanaburi
Thanks to several films and books, the Bridge on the River Khwae has become notoriously famous and a... 		 
Thailand - Burma Railway Centre
 Thailand - Burma Railway Centre, Kanchanaburi
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre in an interactive museum, research and information centre dedicate... 		 
Kanchanaburi City Gate
 Kanchanaburi City Gate, Kanchanaburi
An interesting site to see in the remains of Kanchanaburi town is the Gate which was built in 1831 d... 		 
Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre
 Kanchanaburi Cultural Centre, Kanchanaburi
The centre is located in the Rajabhat Institute of Kanchanaburi, 14 kilometers out of town on the ro... 		 
Art Gallery and War Museum
 Art Gallery and War Museum, Kanchanaburi
Located not far away from the Bridge on the River Khwae is a private museum which features the World... 		 
Kanchanaburi Safari Park
 Kanchanaburi Safari Park, Kanchanaburi
The Safari Park is located approximately 40 kilometers from town along the Kanchanaburi-Bo Phloi rou...
Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall
 Huai Mae Khamin Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
A major attraction in Sri Nakarin National Park is this lovely seven-tiered waterfall, which is conv... 		 
Wat Wang Wiwekaram
 Wat Wang Wiwekaram, Kanchanaburi
About 6 km. from Amphoe Sangkhla Buri, this temple is the residence of Luangpho Uttama, a respected ... 		 
Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum
 Hell Fire Pass Memorial Museum, Kanchanaburi
This is a part of the Death Railway that was constructed during the Second World War using POW labor... 		 
Thung Nang Khruan Waterfall
 Thung Nang Khruan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
Located approximately 190 km. from Kanchanaburi at Ban Thung Nang Khruan, Tambon Chalae, within the ... 		 
Thong Pha Phum National Park
 Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi
Located within the area of Pa Huai Khayeng and Pa Khao Chang Phueak reserved forests covering a tota... 		 
Pilok Mine
 Pilok Mine, Kanchanaburi
Located in Tambon Pilok some 70 km. to the west of Amphoe Thong Pha Phum along Highway 3272. 		 
Pilok
 Pilok, Kanchanaburi
This village is located approximately 70 kilometers west of Thong Pha Phum on Route 3272. 		 
Pha Tat Waterfall
 Pha Tat Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
A large waterfall within the area of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park located 140 km. from Kanchan... 		 
Pha Suwan Waterfall
 Pha Suwan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
A large and breathtakingly beautiful 7-tiered waterfall located in deep jungle some 155 km. from Kan... 		 
Lam Khlong Ngu National Park
 Lam Khlong Ngu National Park, Kanchanaburi
Named after a creek that snakes through the jungle, eroding limestone cliffs along the way and turni... 		 
formerly known as Kuimang Hot Spring, located 130 km.
 Kuimang Hot Spring, (Hin Dat Hot Spring)   Kanchanaburi
formerly known as Kuimang Hot Spring, located 130 km. from Kanchanaburi between Km. 105 – 106 on Hig... 		 
Tham Suea Temple
 Tham Suea Temple, Kanchanaburi
Wat Tham Suea is located at tambon Muang Chum, 4 kilometres beyond Wachiralongkorn Dam. 		 
Tham Khao Noi Temple
 Tham Khao Noi Temple, Kanchanaburi
Wat Tham Khao Noi is located near Wat Tham Suea. It was constructed on the hill and decorated in Chi... 		 
Wang Sangkawat Fish Sanctuary
 Wang Sangkawat Fish Sanctuary, Kanchanaburi
It is situated in the area of Wat Wai Niao, Tambon Wai Niao. 		 
Kirtkaeo Observatory
 Kirtkaeo Observatory, Kanchanaburi
This is a place where you can gain knowledge about stars and nature. If you are interested in astron... 		 
Rai Khun Mon
 Rai Khun Mon, Kanchanaburi
Tourists can see the overall production process and buy some products as snacks during the trip or a... 		 
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)
 Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak), Kanchanaburi
The immaculately maintained cemetery contains the remains of 6,982 Allied POWs who perished during t... 		 
Phra Thaen Dong Rang Temple
 Phra Thaen Dong Rang Temple, Kanchanaburi
The temple which is situated approximately 10 kilometers from Tharua Market, or some 40 kilometers f...
Phong Tuk Archaeological Site
 Phong Tuk Archaeological Site, Kanchanaburi
It is believed that this site was the location of an ancient city of the Dvaravati Period with an in... 		 
Tham Than Lot National Park
 Tham Than Lot National Park (Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park), Kanchanaburi
Announced on 12 February 1980 as a national park, it is also called Chaloem Rattanakosin National Pa... 		 
Phra That Cave
 Phra That Cave, Kanchanaburi
This relatively large mountain cave with stunning stalactites and stalagmites is located 75 kilomete... 		 
Three Pagodas Pass
 Three Pagodas Pass, Kanchanaburi
This pass is located approximately 240 kilometers from the city or 22 kilometers from Sangkhla Buri.... 		 
Takhian Thong Waterfall
 Takhian Thong Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
The waterfall is in the area of Tanao Si Mountains, the Thai-Burmese border area in Amphoe Sangkhla ... 		 
Sangkhla Buri Jungle Trek
 Sangkhla Buri Jungle Trek, Kanchanaburi
This service is offered to tourists by hotels in Amphoe Sangkhla Buri. 		 
Kroeng Krawia Waterfall
 Kroeng Krawia Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
This roadside waterfall, 32 kilometres north of Thong Pha Phum, is often visited by passers-by. 		 
Khao Laem National Park
 Khao Laem National Park, Kanchanaburi
About 190 km. from Kanchanaburi on Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum-Sangkhla Buri), the national park is ... 		 
Dai Chong Thong Waterfall
 Dai Chong Thong Waterfall, Kanchanaburi
This waterfall is located in Khao Laem National Park on Highway 323 (Thong Pha Phum-Sangkhla Buri) b... 		 
Wang Pho Elephant Camp
 Wang Pho Elephant Camp, Kanchanaburi
Located near Wang Pho Railway Station. Elephant shows, elephant riding and rafting are provided for ... 		 
Krasae Cave
 Krasae Cave, Kanchanaburi
This cave, which houses sacred Buddha images, is located approximately 55 kilometres from Kanchanabu... 		 
Lawa Cave
 Lawa Cave, Kanchanaburi
The cave is on the side of Khwae Noi River, 75 kilometers from Kanchanaburi City. 		 
Thung Samo Temple
 Thung Samo Temple, Kanchanaburi
The temple located approximately 15 kilometers from the city can be on U-Thong Road via Highway No. 		 
Don Chedi Archaeological Site
 Don Chedi Archaeological Site, Kanchanaburi
Situated in Ban Don Chedi, the site was found by the Fine Arts Department when an excavation reveale... 		 
Huai Ongkot Royal Project
 Huai Ongkot Royal Project, Kanchanaburi
The objective of the royal project site is to develop the infertile area around the Ongkhot basin. 		 
Tham Phu Wa Temple
 Tham Phu Wa Temple, Kanchanaburi
The compound which is set in natural surroundings is situated approximately 15 kilometers away from ... 		 
Tham Mangkon Thong Temple
 Tham Mangkon Thong Temple, Kanchanaburi
Situated 5 kilometers from town, the splendid temple is located in a cave which is only assessable v... 		 
Tham Khao Pun Temple
 Tham Khao Pun Temple, Kanchanaburi
Once a major POW camp, the temple where many Buddha images are enshrined is located in the middle ca...
Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park
 Somdet Phra Sri Nakharin Park, Kanchanaburi
Covering an area of 200 rai, the park is situated in Kanchanaburis Agricultural College, tambon Nong... 		 
Khao Chon Kai
 Khao Chon Kai, Kanchanaburi
The Army Student Camp is located 20 kilometers from the city along Highway No. 3199. 		 
Giant Rain Tree
 Giant Rain Tree, Kanchanaburi
Grown on the way to Amphoe Dan Makham Tia at Ban Kasikam, Mu 5 Tambon Ko Samrong, some 3 km. 		 
Chong Kai War Cemetery
 Chong Kai War Cemetery, Kanchanaburi
Situated only 2 kilometers south of town on the bank of the Kwai Noi River, the cemetery occupies th... 		 
Ban Kao National Museum
 Ban Kao National Museum, Kanchanaburi
A small Tambon (sub-district) located on the bank of the Kwai Noi River approximately 35 kilometers ... 		 
Animal Shelter
 Animal Shelter, Kanchanaburi
located at Ban Phu Pradu, Tambon Nong Bua, some 20 km. 		 
Wat Pho Chai Na Phung
 Wat Pho Chai Na Phung, Kanchanaburi
Wat Pho Chai is an old temple, which was established even before the village was founded. Most histo... 		 
Ancient Town of Kanchanaburi
 Ancient Town of Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi
Located in Tambon Lat Ya between Km. 2 – 3 on Highway 3199 off Highway 323. 		 
Bo Phloi
 Bo Phloi, Kanchanaburi
The Bo Phloi district, located some 40 kilometers from the city, is well known for its locally mined... 		 
Suan Onanong Chuan Chom
 Suan Onanong Chuan Chom, Kanchanaburi
It is the largest desert rose (‘Chuan Chom’ in Thai) garden in Kanchanaburi with an area of 40 rai (... 		 
Ban Nong Khao
 Ban Nong Khao, Kanchanaburi
Villagers here still live simply in an agricultural society and old-style houses practicing culture ...
Ban Nong Khao
 Tigger temple, Kanchanaburi  
Ban Nong Khao
 Chinese Cemetery, Kanchanaburi
Ban Nong Khao
 Amphoe MUANG (Others), Kanchanaburi
Others attraction within Amphoe Muang
Ban Nong Khao
 River Kwai (Kwae noi river) , Kanchanaburi
Ban Nong Khao
 River Kwai (Kwae yai river) , Kanchanaburi
Ban Nong Khao
 Death Railway , Kanchanaburi
Ban Nong Khao
 Phong Tuk Archaeological Site
Ban Nong Khao
 Mae Klong Dam
Ban Nong Khao
 Sangkhlaburi (Amphoe)
 
 
 

 

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