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Floating Market
Bridge over River Kwai
     

In the past, daily commerce in Thailand was conducted mostly along rivers and canals (or khlongs in Thai). Bangkok's water network was busy and served as the principal means of communication causing Bangkok to be called as the “Venice of the East” by early European visitors.
Today Bangkok's floating markets may not be quite so vibrant. The best known Floating market is at Damnoen Saduak, some 109 kilometres southwest of Bangkok or approximately two hours drive. It is a ‘must-see' destination and probably visited by nine out of every ten tourists who visit Thailand. Every morning, hundreds of boats crowd the market area. Most of them are paddled by women with picturesque straw hats. Visitors can find everything from vegetables and fruits to freshly-cooked noodle and souvenirs at this lively market.

The Bridge spans across Maenam Khwae Yai which is a branch of Maenam Mae Klong. During the Japanese occupation of Thailand in World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army brought the iron bridge from Java. It was then resembled by Allied Prisoners of War (POW) under Japanese supervision. The bridge was part of a strategic railway route to Myanmar in which the Japanese aimed to secure supplies with which to conquer other western Asian countries. It was 415 kilometers long (about 303 kilometers in Thailand and about 112 kilometers in Burma ) and passed through the Three Pagoda Pass in Sangkhlaburi District, the northern most part of Kanchanaburi province.
Construction started on September 16, 1942 at Nong Pladuk , and was completed on 25 December 1943. It is estimated that over 16,000 POWs from England , Australia , Holland and America died while building the bridge which was a target of bombing raids in 1945. In addition to this, approximate 90,000 laborers from Thailand , Myanmar , Malaysia and Indonesia died during its construction.

 
Floating Market + Bridge over River Kwai
 
  Tour Code : GW097
Full day tour
Pick up : 7.30 hrs
Itinerary :		                                
     
7.30 hrs
  Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby.
Depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, situated 109 Km.to the west of Bangkok. Your journey commences with a leisurely drive through rice paddies and salt fields. You will see coconut sugar products and producing at the local factory. 		 
           
9.30 hrs
  Take a boat to visit around the canal to see wooden house and floating market at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, here you can walk arround and will be fascinated by boats of various shapes and sizes used by local merchants to ferry their goods. The tourist can buy souvenirs and some foods from the small boat with the local people. The bargaining is available at the local shop.
   
11.00 hrs
  Depart for Kanchanaburi province.
12.30 hrs
  Lunch at the local restaurant.
13.30 hrs
  Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, a part of the Death Railway constructed by Allied prisoners of war. Take leisurely walks around town and pictures on the world-renowned Death Railway.
   
14.00 hrs
  Continue to Kanchanaburi War Cemetery It contains the remains of 6,982 war prisoners (mostly the British, Dutch, Australian and American) who lost their lives during the construction of the Bridge over the River Kwai and the railway to Burma (the Death Railway).
   
14.30 hrs
  Visit JEATH War Museum , a realistic depiction of prisoner of war living quarters, with photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from World War II.
   
15.00 hrs
  Depart for Bangkok.
17.30 hrs
  Arrive to your hotel in Bangkok.
Private Tour
  
1 Pax
  
2 Pax
  
3 Pax
  
4 Pax
  
5 Pax
 
6-9 Pax
Adult
5,300
2,900
2,500
1,900
1,800
1,700
Child
Charge 70% of adult rate
Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person
  
         
Inclusion
        
  • English speaking guide, Lunch
  • Air conditioned vehicle, boat
  • Admission fee for the program
Exclusion
        
  • Personal expenses : tips for service,insurance,drinking water,etc
  • Other services are not mentioned in the program
Child Policy
  • Free of charge for child under 3 years old
  • Child over 12 years old is charged for adult rate
                                           
 
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