General Information Arresting
scenic beauty. Forested mountains. Waterfalls. Pristine national parks. Tranquil
riverine and reservoir settings. Leisure opportunities including jungle treks
employing elephants and rafts. Historical associations dating from Neolithic times
to the Second World War…
There
are several compelling reasons for visiting Kanchanaburi. Thailand’s
third largest province, Kanchanaburi covers some 19,473 square and oftentimes
mountainous kilometres, and borders Myanmar (Burma) to the west of Bangkok. The
compact provincial capital, some 130 kilometres, and a comfortable two-hour drive
from Bangkok, is both the site of the world-famous Bridge Over The River Kwae,
immortalised in books and movies, and gateway to a region of rugged natural beauty.
Countryside beyond the provincial capital is characterised by mountains and fertile
river valleys (the Kwae Yai and Kwae Noi) which have inspired the development
of hydro-electric power, and where labyrinthine dam reservoirs provide further
scenic elements to the province’s natural beauty. Distances
from Amphoe Mueang (Town) to Neighbouring Districts :
Tha
Muang 12 km Phanom Thuan 24 km Tha Maka 30 km Dan Makham Tia 30 km
Sai Yok 50 km Thong Pha Phum 145 km Sangkhla Buri 230 km Si Sawat
102 km Bo Phloi 40 km Nong Prue 75 km Huai Krachao 60 km Lao Khwan
97 km
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