The Bridge on the River Kwai, located in western Thailand, is one of the famous tourist spots. It is a historical monument intertwined with blood, tears and suffering. The Bridge on the River Kwai was a railway built by forced prisoners of war when the Japanese army occupied Thailand, and connected the two places in Myanmar. This railway was completed at the expense of precious lives, so it is known as the Death Railway. The Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Province is one of the sections. It is also one of the common itineraries for novices visiting Bangkok.
How to get to The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai is about 130 kilometers away from the center of Bangkok and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes by car. We took a chartered car and went all the way from the city to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, where we stopped for a meal, took a boat tour of the market, and then Departing for the Bridge on the River Kwai, you can also roughly understand the location of the scenic spots from the map. Therefore, if you come to the Bridge on the River Kwai, you can buy a one-day tour, or like foreigners, buy a round-trip ticket alone. Later in the article, I will help you explain the one-day tour itinerary. Go with recommended vendors.
Experience from field visits to old battlefields
After the driver parked the car, he invited us to come in and take a look. We were surprised to realize that the most innocent people in wars are ordinary people. This stone monument is a memorial cemetery for soldiers who died in World War II. A foreign couple and a local tour guide happened to be visiting here. Looking at the tombstones one after another on the grass, in the quiet atmosphere, I just hope that the souls here can rest in peace, and the bridge on the side can be walked on, and I can see the river and the boats passing by. Finally, I just hope that the war will go away and the souls of heroes will last forever. in the hearts of his family.
Recommended tourist attractions in Kanchanaburi Province
The topography of Kanchanaburi is composed of mountains and river valleys, so it has natural landscape resources such as waterfalls and national parks. In addition, it has developed a hydraulic system and built dams. There is Erawan National Park on the upper reaches of the Kuiya River and Sai on the upper reaches of the Kwe Ne River. Sai Yok National Park (Sai Yok National Park), both have unique waterfall scenery. Many restaurants and accommodations are located along the river. When arranging your itinerary, you can ask a travel agency to help you arrange a day trip there.
Sightseeing spots:
- The Death Railway Line of the River Kwai Bridge: Remembering the retro railway style after the cruel precipitation of the war
- Kanchanaburi Restaurant Recommendation: Dejtosapak Maeklong Riverside Restaurant with River Views
- River Kwai Raft Boutique Resort: Experience the pleasure of staying in a water house on the Kwai River in Kanchanaburi
- Erawan National Park: Enjoy the beauty of Erawan Qichong Waterfall in Kanchanaburi
- Safari Park: close-up photos of giraffes and zebras, analysis of chartered transportation and fares
The Bridge on the River Kwai • The Bridge on the River Kwai
- Address: ข้ามแม่น้ำแควใหญ่ Tha Ma Kham, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000
