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Kanchanaburi
 
 

Kanchanaburi, which has mostly mountainous terrain, covers an area of approximately 19,473 square kilometers and is the third largest province in Thailand after Chiang Mai and Nakhon Ratchasima. Situated approximately 129 kilometres west of Bangkok , Kanchanaburi shares a border with Myanmar to the west, Tak and Uthai Thani Provinces to the north, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces to the east, and Ratchaburi Province to the south.
In north and west Kanchanaburi, the terrain is comprised mainly of mountains and high plains, with the Thanon Thongchai Range acting as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar . The range is the source of Kanchanaburi's two most important rivers Maenam Khwae Noi and Maenam Khwae Yai, which form the famous Maenam Mae Klong. As a result, several of Thailand 's largest Namtok (waterfalls) and most extensive wildlife sanctuaries are found in this area.
The magnificent landscape and charming beauty of Kanchanaburi have resulted in major tourist attractions including several well-known waterfalls, caves which were once inhabited by Neolithic man, pristine national parks, tranquil rivers, virgin forests, and reservoir. Together, they offer an intriguing experience for first-time or repeat visitors. Whether its fishing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, bird-watching, star-gazing, golfing, elephant and jungle trekking, or even living in bamboo rafts, Kanchanaburi takes pride in offering them all.
The city of Kanchanaburi is located at the point where two tributaries, the Khwae Noi and Khwae Yai meet and form the Maenam Mae Klong. This is the location of the notorious Death Railway and the Bridge on the River Khwae one of the worlds famous World War II sites which have been immortalized in print and film.

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.

Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park
Muang Singh town was built between 857 and 1157 when the Khmer Kingdom was still prosperous. It was later abandoned until the reign of King Rama I when Muang Singh was rebuilt as a Kanchanaburi border town.
The only archeological site with a religious structure built in the middle of the city is the Khmer Prasat Mueang Sing (Tower of the City of Lions) where the heavy influence of the late Lop Buri arts is clearly visible. The ancient site is located on a steep bank of Khwae Noi River where the waterway narrows and becomes fast flowing. The city walls, which were made of rectangular laterite, are approximately 800 meters in width, 1,500 meters in length and 5 meters in height. The compound is believed to have been the westernmost outpost of the Angkor-centered Khmer empire. Remains dating back some 2,000 years have been discovered, and artifacts, including temple carvings, religious statuary and pottery shards indicate that the city must have been inhabited from approximately the 12th to 14th centuries.

 
   
   
Kanchanaburi 3 days 2 nights
   
 

Tour Code : GW088
Half day tour
Pick up : 8.00 hrs
Itinerary :

                               
 
Day 1 : 8.00 hrs
  Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby in Bangkok.  
 
9.30 hrs
  Visit Phra Pathom Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument and the first religious landmark that signified the influx of Buddhism into Thailand.  
 
10.00 hrs
   
        Depart for Kanchanaburi.  
 
11.00 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.  
         
        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).  
 
12.00 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.  
         
 
12.30 hrs
  Lunch at the local restaurant.  
 
14.00 hrs
  Visit the elephant camp and take your time with the Elephant Ride around the camp for 30 minutes.  
         
 
15.00 hrs
  Transfer to hotel in Kanchanaburi.  
 
Meal :
  Lunch, Dinner  
 
Day 2 : 8.30 hrs
  Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby.  
 
9.00 hrs
  Visit Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum, that was constructed during the Second World War using POW labor to cut through the mountain.  
         
 
10.30 hrs
  Continue to Saiyoke Noi Waterfall ( Namtok Sai Yok Noi)  is also dubbed as Khao Phang Waterfall. It is situated 60 kilometers from town via Highway No.323.  
         
 
11.30 hrs
  Lunch at the local restaurant.  
 
13.00 hrs
  Visit Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua - well known as Tiger Temple. The Tiger Temple is a rescue centre for wild animals and the home of wild tigers, wild pigs, deer, antelopes, water buffalos, apes and a hand full other animals. The tigers are taken out from their cage in the afternoon and visitors can even touch them.  
         
 
14.30 hrs
  Transfer to hotel in Kanchanaburi.  
 
Meal :
  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  
 
Day 3 : 9.00 hrs
  Our staff meet you at the hotel lobby.  
 
10.00 hrs
  Visit Prasat Muang Sing Historical Park, where the heavy influence of the late Lop Buri arts is clearly visible.  
         
 
12.00 hrs
  Lunch at the local restaurant.  
 
13.00 hrs
  Depart from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok.  
 
15.00 hrs
  Arrive to hotel in Bangkok.  
 
Meal :
  Breakfast, Lunch  
Private Tour
 
1 Pax
 
2 Pax
 
3 Pax
 
4 Pax
 
5 Pax
 
6-9 Pax
Adult
27,000
18,000
17,000
14,000
12,000
16,000
Child
Charge 70% of adult rate
 
Remark : Rate ( Thai Baht ) per Person.
           
                                 
 
Inclusion
                             
 
  • English spreaking guide
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Admission fee for the program
  • Meals as mentioned in the program
  • 2-3 Stars hotel rooms in Kanchanburi
 
 
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
 
 
Payment Policy
                             
 
  • Pay cash on meeting point.
 
 
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